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Gonzaga University receives $19.9M EPA grant
SPOKANE, Wash. – Gonzaga University’s Institute for Climate, Water, and the Environment received a $19.9 million grant from the EPA to help reduce pollution and other climate projects. The university applied for the funding with plans to create the “Spokane Climate Resilience Project,” hoping to increase community climate...
Today's Headlines: July 26, 2024
Federal grant will help Spokane adjust to climate change. A Spokane climate consortium is celebrating a $20 million grant aimed at helping the community improve its response to heat and wildfire smoke. The grant comes from the Environmental Protection Agency’s Environmental and Climate Justice program, and is funded by the...
Man has to choose between his family and his country in Paralympic / Olympic house divided
SPOKANE, Wash. – It’s always great when the whole family roots for the same team, right? It makes watching a competition easier. But what if everyone is not on the same page? This family found out the hard way. Nonstop Local spoke with one man who met his...
Here is a report of Spokane's average wages and employment rates
SPOKANE, Wash. — The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported that workers in the Spokane and Spokane Valley Metropolitan Statistical Area made an average hourly wage of $30.93 as of May 2023. This is compared to the nationwide average of $31.48 an hour. BLS Regional Commissioner Chris Rosenlund...
The Crucial Role of Public Space in Downtown Revitalization
Downtowns serve as the beating heart of cities, defining their image and economic activity. However, the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted the usual hustle and bustle, leading to declining retail activity and office space vacancies. As communities adapt to this “new normal,” they recognize the need for successful strategies to revitalize their downtowns. One key solution lies in enhancing public spaces.
Sunshine and seasonably warm temperatures take us into the weekend
Today we will see widespread sunshine and temperatures ranging the mid 80s to low 90s across the region. The daytime high in Spokane will reach the 85 degrees this afternoon with seasonably warm temperatures in the upper 80s expected for the weekend. Winds are much calmer today in comparison to the gusty conditions we saw yesterday afternoon.
This Washington Fire Year Really Isn’t Easy!
Current Situation: The Easy Fire is burning through dense timber, dead trees, and ground vegetation on very steep terrain. Activity near State Route 20 has moderated, but there is still fire within the north and south sides of the perimeter. Firefighters, in collaboration with the Washington Department of Transportation (WSDOT), have been clearing debris and fallen trees from the highway. The closure status of the highway is being frequently reassessed, so check the WSDOT travel map for updates.
King County judge finds state agency in contempt for keeping teen in adult jail
A King County Superior Court judge held the Washington State Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) in contempt of court Friday for failing to transfer an 18-year-old convicted of robbery to a state juvenile rehabilitation facility. The ruling follows weeks of conflict between juvenile courts and the state agency...
Providence to cut sports medicine fellowship, reduce family medicine slots
Family Medicine Residency Spokane (Wash.), part of Renton, Wash.-based Providence, plans to cut its sports medicine fellowship next year along with a transitional one-year program for residents, according to a July 24 report from The Spokesman-Review. Providence said it intends to fill any gaps in care or any reduction in...
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