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Sunnyside City Council levies no confidence vote against Mayor in wake of budget crisis
SUNNYSIDE, Wash.-The Sunnyside City Council passed a no confidence vote for Mayor Dean Broersma on Aug. 26 following budget concerns and reports of a potential $4 million budget deficit. Councilmember Vicky Frausto put forth the resolution for a vote of no confidence after the budget situation and $4 million shortfall...
Pullman School District Ends Aquatic Center Agreement with City of Pullman
PULLMAN - The Pullman School District has officially terminated its interlocal agreement with the City of Pullman regarding the operation of the Pullman Aquatic Center. As per the terms of the agreement, the City of Pullman will cease to operate the facility on August 31, 2025. The decision comes after...
Silver Alert issued for at-risk/missing Richland man
RICHLAND, Wash.-A Silver Alert has been issued for an at risk/missing person from Richland. The Washington State Patrol activated the alert for Dennis Findlay after the 78-year-old was last seen around 4 p.m. on Aug. 26. Findlay has recently shown signs of memory issues, according to the WSP’s alert and...
Avista announces retirement of CEO Dennis Vermillion, appoints replacement
Avista Corp. CEO Dennis Vermillion announced this week that he will retire in the first quarter of 2025. Current Avista President and COO Heather Rosentrater has been appointed by the board of directors as the ... Read More » The post Avista announces retirement of CEO Dennis Vermillion, appoints replacement appeared first on Daily Energy Insider.
Wildfires linked to increased mercury in Pacific Northwest headwater streams, study finds
A new study from the United States Geological Survey found recent wildfires in the Pacific Northwest led to an increase in mercury levels in streams, raising concerns over harmful levels of mercury in the water and fish.
Sunshine and 70s before above average temperatures arrive for Labor Day weekend
Today we will see much calmer weather conditions with mostly sunny skies and temperatures reaching the mid 70s. West winds will pick up through the middle of the day to breezy conditions before calming down this evening. Moving into Labor Day weekend we will see a warming trend with the...
Fraud Probe Uncovers $1M Embezzlement in Tiny Washington Town
A recent audit by the Office of the Washington State Auditor has revealed that Morton’s clerk-treasurer embezzled over $900,000 in public funds. Washington State Auditor Reports Major Embezzlement Scandal in Morton. In a shocking revelation, the Office of the Washington State Auditor has uncovered a staggering $937,584 embezzled by...
Local Animal Rescue Launches $20,000 Donation Match Backed by Former Mariners Manager Scott Servais
OKANOGAN – Team Okanogan Animal Rescue (TOAR) has announced an exciting opportunity for animal welfare supporters to double their impact through a donation match initiative. Former Seattle Mariners Manager Scott Servais and his wife, TOAR President Jill Servais, have pledged to match all donations made to the organization from today through August 30, up to $20,000.
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