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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.
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.
When Is the First Expected Snowfall for Fall 2024 in Washington State
When Is the First Expected Snowfall for Fall 2024 in Washington State?. I can't believe it's already that time of year and winter believe it or not is around the corner in Washington state. Are We Getting A Good Or Bad Winter For Fall 2024 In WA State?. I've always...
Sunday promises sun after a wet weekend, more rain expected Monday
WASHINGTON STATE — This is unseasonably cool and wet! The weather is being created by an extremely strong upper-level low. It has packed in far higher amounts of moisture than average for the time of year, along with temperatures 10 to 15 degrees below average. High temperatures have stayed...
Washington Bracing for Bitter Cold in Latest Winter Outlook
We haven't fiished with Summer yet, and predictions are already in for Winter. Winter isn't my favorite season, which is why this Minnesota gal moved to the West coast. Personally, Fall is my favorite, followed by Spring, Summer, and THEN, Winter. As a young child, when the first snow fell, we prayed there would be enough for sledding. Of course, in Minnesota, sometimes snow arrived as early as Halloween. What a joy that was!
Spokane SCRAPS offering free neutering amid increase of pregnant animals
SPOKANE, Wash. - The Spokane County animal protection service, SCRAPS, will be offering 100 free spay/neuters for household dogs. This comes after SCRAPS says they have seen a recent spike in the number of pregnant dogs in the community. The event will take place at the SCRAPS facility on Aug....
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 ...
Washington State: Where the “Next Big Thing” Begins
When rattling off a list of mover-and-shaker states in the U.S., Washington State may not instantly roll off the tip of your tongue. But the truth is, Washington has been so busy changing the world that we forget to ballyhoo and bluster along the way. Over the years, Washington’s legendary...
$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.
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 ...
'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...
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...
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