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Boise State’s Quarterback Dilemma: Madsen Vs Nelson
As we approach the college football season kickoff, Boise State Head Football Coach Spencer Danielson has announced that Maddux Madsen will be the team's starting quarterback. Many fans have taken to social media to express their belief that Malachi Nelson should be the team's starter. Mr. Nelson chose to transfer...
Incredibly Unique Idaho High School Among the Most Expensive in America
If you’re a parent, you already know first hand from this back to school shopping season that school, in general, is expensive. This year, the USA Today estimates that parents with kids in grades K-12 will spend about $875 on supplies, clothes, shoes and other things their child needs going into the new school year.
'Frozen in place': High housing prices, incongruent wages keep Idaho's housing market at standstill
Idaho’s housing market is largely stuck in an expensive place, as is the nationwide market, with high interest rates keeping many people from buying and selling. “We’re all just kind of sitting here frozen in place, waiting for this thing to unthaw,” Idaho Department of Labor Economist Sam Wolkenhauer said. Wolkenhauer on Tuesday provided an overview in a Department of Labor webinar of local and national housing market conditions and...
Musician's granddaughter honors his memory with display
Aug. 23—MOSES LAKE — That old mandolin has been a lot of places, from Depression-racked Arkansas to the Grand Ole Opry. And now it has a home. "My grandfather inherited this when he was 4 years old, (in) 1928," said Nickey Groff of Moses Lake, as she hung the mandolin up on the wall of Moore Brewing Company on Tuesday. "He had many businesses in town, but what he was known for was being a ...
Pit Bull Pen to host free vaccine and microchip event in Richland
RICHLAND, Wash.- The Pit Bull Pen, a local rescue organization, invites the community to bring their dogs to a free vaccine and microchip event on Thursday, August 29, from 3 to 7 p.m. The Pitbull Pen is a non-profit organization that serves the Tri-Cities and neighboring areas. The organization will...
$20,000 Raised to Purchase Prosthetic Leg for Quincy Valley Firefighter
QUINCY - The community recently celebrated a remarkable achievement, as residents came together to raise $20,000 to support 18-year-old Ben Belino of Ephrata in his pursuit of a specialized prosthetic leg tailored for firefighting. This heartwarming accomplishment was made possible by the unwavering dedication of the Grant County Fire District #3 Volunteer Firefighter's Association and the overwhelming generosity of the public.
Kadlec responds to striking union's claims as fourth strike day wraps up
RICHLAND, Wash. - The Kadlec Regional Medical Center issued multiple responses on Friday to claims made by SEIU Healthcare 1199NW, the union representing the service and technical workers that have been on strike since Tue., Aug. 20. SEIU claimed that Providence security escorted striking night shift workers out of the...
MultiCare uses new AR technogy to enhance knee replacement surgeries in Yakima
YAKIMA, Wash. — For years, surgeons placed implants for knee replacements in the same way for every patient. However, a new augmented reality software called ARVIS is changing that approach, allowing surgeons to tailor implant placement to individual patients.
2024 Convention for Jehovah’s Witnesses is back in Kennewick
KENNEWICK, Wash. — The 2024 Convention for Jehovah’s Witnesses is happening from Aug. 23 to 25 at the Toyota Center in Kennewick. This is the third three-day convention this summer, out of four planned. The next one is happening next weekend, Aug. 30 to Sept. 1.
Moses Lake seed breeder honored
Aug. 23—SEATTLE — Jerry Benson of Moses Lake was recently honored by the Washington Native Plant Society, according to an announcement from the society. Benson, owner of BFI Native Seeds in Moses Lake, was named a WNPS Arthur R. Kruckeberg Fellow, according to the announcement. This is the highest honor given by the Society and recognizes outstanding contributions to the understanding and ...
Stay Out of Drug Areas Ordinance Passed
(YAKIMA) - The Yakima City Council passed the stay out of drug areas ordinance at Tuesday’s council meeting. The stay out of drug areas are two zones around North 1st Street and South Naches Avenue. With this ordinance municipal court judges can ban people facing drug charges from visiting these areas as a condition around pre-trial release or after the conviction. Although some members of the community shared their concerns about the ordinance at the meeting.
Jaw-Dropping Report Names One Idaho College “Worst In America”
There are many reasons to distrust the standard US News & World Report rankings of the Best Colleges In America. Author Malcolm Gladwell has done plenty of research to prove the lack of fundamental research in the annual report, which seems critical for colleges to be highly ranked. It's no surprise that the top three schools in 2024 are Princeton and MIT, and a tie for third between Harvard and Stanford.
Voters in Montana to decide on two electoral system ballot measures in Nov. 2024
The Montana Secretary of State’s office certified two initiatives, Initiative CI-126 and Initiative CI-127, for the November ballot on Aug. 22. The two initiatives will appear on the ballot along with Initiative CI-128, which would create a state constitutional right to abortion. Montanans for Election Reform submitted signatures for...
Tradition Crystal Ball: Predicting every Washington football game in 2024
Editor’s note: Saturday Tradition’s annual Crystal Ball prediction series wraps up with Washington. Previously: Illinois | Indiana | Iowa | Maryland | Michigan | Michigan State | Minnesota | Nebraska | Northwestern | Ohio State | Oregon | Penn State | Purdue | Rutgers | UCLA | USC | Wisconsin.
'Extensive damage' at Kitsap County construction site to cost millions
KITSAP COUNTY - The Kitsap County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO) has launched an investigation following "extensive damage" to a construction site on Newberry Hill Road and Sesame Street NW in Silverdale. According to a KCSO post on X Friday, the damage occurred after an unknown individual or individuals gained access...
24 miles in 20 hours: Kim Bowler's epic swim across Priest Lake
PRIEST LAKE, Idaho — Kim Bowler just swam the length of Priest Lake. That’s more than 24 miles, and it took nearly 20 hours. She endured choppy waters, headwinds, an aching right arm, then an aching left arm, bumped into things in the night and wanted to quit more than once.
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