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Ferry troubles predicted for Labor Day weekend
ANACORTES, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – Ferry travelers should brace for long wait times or consider changing route plans this Labor Day weekend. Washington State Ferries warned that an expected 300,000 passengers would take a ferry trip this weekend. Already Friday, several routes have posted alerts warning of delays on both...
All evacuations lifted for wildfire near Plummer
PLUMMER, Idaho — All evacuations have been lifted for the County Line Fire near Worley and Plummer. Kootenai County Emergency Management (KCEM) says there are no longer any evacuations in the area. The fire caused both Level 3 and Level 2 Evacuations on Saturday, August 31 in the afternoon.
Tekoa native Susannah Scaroni wins silver medal for Team USA in the T54 5,000-meters race in Paris
After winning gold in Tokyo three years ago, Tekoa native Susannah Scaroni has added another Paralympic medal to her trophy case. On Saturday at the Paris Paralympics, Scaroni won silver in the T54 5,000-meter race at the Stade de France. She finished with a time of 10 minutes, 45.18 seconds, just 1.5 seconds behind gold medalist Catherine Debrunner, who set a new Paralympic record.
New Washington law aims to reduce burnout, hold hospitals accountable
A decade ago, it was difficult to get a full-time position at St. Michael Medical Center in Silverdale, says Aimee Oien, a union rep for the hospital’s nurses and other staff. Turnover was low. Most staff started in per diem or on-call roles. The last several years — even before the COVID-19 pandemic rocked the health care sector — have been different, she says. Positions across all departments are posted more frequently and sit vacant longer. ...
Road rage incident leads to man being shot in downtown Spokane
SPOKANE, Wash. – A road rage incident in which a man purportedly intentionally rammed his car into a fellow driver’s vehicle ended with a gun shot Saturday morning. According to the Spokane Police Department (SPD), the suspect purposefully collided with another car on Interstate 90 this morning, at which point the vehicles remained near each other until they reached East Front Street Avenue near East MLK Jr Way. Police say it is unclear which vehicle followed the other as of Saturday morning.
Heat Alert: Inland Northwest Faces Scorching Temperatures This Labor Day Weekend
Spokane, WA – The Inland Northwest is preparing for scorching temperatures this Labor Day weekend, with Sunday expected to be the hottest day. The National Weather Service (NWS) in Spokane issued a “Moderate Heat Risk” warning for the region. This advisory emphasizes the need for individuals to stay cool and hydrated, especially those sensitive to heat.
Washington State Patrol Boosts HiVE Patrols During Ellensburg Rodeo to Promote Safe Driving
The Washington State Patrol (WSP) District 6 is ramping up their High Visibility Enforcement (HiVE) patrols during one of eastern Washington's major events, the Ellensburg Rodeo. From August 28 to September 2, officers will be out in force to mitigate behaviors behind the wheel that often lead to serious accidents, according to a report published by the WSP. The targeted behaviors are speeding, aggressive driving, distraction from electronic devices, and improper passing.
Spokane County to pay Costco $5 million following 2017 agreement to build warehouse
SPOKANE COUNTY, Wash. — Spokane County is being asked to reimburse Costco for the work they did to bring a warehouse to Spokane County. Following an agreement made in 2017 between the two entities to build a warehouse in North Spokane, Costco is now asking the county to reimburse them for the construction they did to build the warehouse and cultivate the surrounding areas.
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