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Large Shareholder of Vista Outdoor Says They Plan to Vote Against Sale to Czechoslovak Group
LEWISTON - One of the largest shareholders of Vista Outdoor says they have concerns over a sale to Czechoslovak Group and intends to vote against the deal next week. Shareholders are scheduled to meet Tuesday to vote on the $2.1 billion deal to sell the Kinetic Group, which includes the company's Lewiston ammunition manufacturing plants. Under the plan, another Vista Outdoor products division, Revelyst, Inc., would be spun off into a new public company.
Cougar Creek Fire Expands to Over 8,000 Acres: New Level 2 Evacuation Ordered for Wallowa County Including Grouse Flat
ASOTIN COUNTY - The Cougar Creek Fire, located about 23 miles southwest of Asotin near Highway 129, continues to burn in timber, grass, and brush. The rugged rangeland, characterized by isolated pockets of timber and a mixed topography of ridgelines, benches, plateaus, and secondary drainages, presents significant challenges for firefighting efforts.
Widespread technology outage disrupts flights, banks, media outlets including Spokane International Airport
Thousands of businesses worldwide are experiencing an outage after a cyber security company update went wrong. The Spokane International Airport is one of the many airports affected with delays and cancellations causing confusion.
Hotly contended race for WA superintendent of public schools
With never enough state funding, a youth mental health crisis and national issues like parental rights taking root in Washington, the race for the state’s top public education leader highlights the state’s distinct issues while mirroring debates happening across the nation. The Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction...
Idaho Secretary of State Says Ranked Choice Voting may Cost up to $40M to Implement
BOISE - Idaho’s chief election officer believes there could be a significant price tag to purchase equipment that can do ranked-choice voting tabulation if the proposed Open Primaries initiative were to pass in November. Supporters argue that it could be cheaper than he is anticipating and that the result...
Oregon faces ‘challenging’ 36 hours, fire marshal warns
With high temperatures in the 90s and 100s over much of the state and thunderstorms possible, the Oregon State Fire Marshal is raising the alarm about fire dangers. “The next 24 to 36 hours are going to be extremely challenging with the weather forecast calling for thunderstorms to move across the state,” the office of the Oregon State Fire Marshal posted Saturday. “Red Flag Warnings and Fire Weather Watches are in place for much of the state.”
Rise of the Underdogs: The Final Two Pac-12 Teams Make a Stand Against the Odds
The lights of Las Vegas were shining brightly, which seemed the right setting for the high-stakes dealings that had been going on for the past year with the last two surviving Pac-12 teams. It's Media Week. The sports reporters enjoyed being entertained by the Big 12 and Mountain West Conferences...
500 Mini Cooper enthusiasts rolling into Spokane after cross-country trip
SPOKANE, Wash. – The Mini Takes the States Tour of 2024 brings over 500 enthusiasts to Spokane on Friday. This biannual event explores beautiful scenic routes and rallies Mini Cooper owners to get out and explore. The group will be riding into town in style after previous stops in...
Former Spokane Mayor Woodward says city violated her free speech, interfered with election
SPOKANE, Wash - Former Spokane Mayor Nadine Woodward has filed a claim with the City of Spokane, demanding damages over what she calls a violation of her free speech and an attempt to keep her from getting re-elected.
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