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Spokane City Council approves $9 million for future affordable housing projects
SPOKANE COUNTY, Wash. — On August 26th, Spokane City Council approved $9 million worth of funding to help with nine different affordable housing projects in a 5-1 vote. The nine projects in total are aimed to create close to 149 affordable housing units and the money from the city will be dedicated to 67 of them. Of the 67, only 26 will be newly built and the other 41 will either be bought or fully renovated.
No. 25/30 Cross Country Opens Season in Cheney Friday
FRIDAY, AUG. 30 | EASTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY | CHENEY. 8:30 AM PT (W) / 9:00 AM PT (M) - The men are looking to secure their eighth straight Clash of the Inland Northwest title. In addition, Zag runners have won the past six individual titles. Last season, Wil Smith took home the individual title after narrowly defeating four of his teammates across the finish line.
Cooler temperatures continue with breezy winds Wednesday
Today we have a cold start to our morning, especially in our sheltered valleys. We are expecting breezy conditions and partly sunny skies, with a high of 75 degrees in Spokane. Kiddos starting school today will want a light jacket! Happy first day!
Washington state doles out $14 million of CCA revenue to orgs, tribes
(The Center Square) – The Washington State Department of Health has announced $14 million of grant money from Climate Commitment Act revenue has been awarded to 41 different community organizations and tribes. The $14 million in grant money has been awarded under two separate programs: $750,000 from the Climate and Health Adaptation Initiative (CHAI) Community Capacity Grant Program and the remainder from the Healthy Environment for All (HEAL) Capacity Grant program. ...
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...
Firefighters of Local 2916 to host golf tournament on Sept. 8 to support community initiatives in Inland Northwest
SPOKANE, Wash. – The Firefighters of Local 2916 Benevolent Association will host their annual golf tournament on Sept. 8 at Wandermere Golf Course to support various community initiatives in the Inland Northwest. A spokesperson from Spokane County Fire District 9 stated that the event aims to raise funds for...
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