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Men’s and Women’s Track & Field Recognized as USTFCCCA All-Academic Programs
NEW ORLEANS — Washington State men's and women's track and field teams each earned USTFCCCA All-Academic distinction as announced July 15 by the United States Track and Field Cross Country Coaches' Association. In order to qualify for the team award, all student athletes on the institution's NCAA Squad List must combine to reach a cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, including the most recent grading period. The Cougar women posted a 3.39 cumulative GPA as a team, while the men's program recorded a 3.32 cumulative GPA. For individuals, all-academic distinction is recognized for student-athletes that carry a minimum...
Tri-Cities forum draws support for Lower Snake River dams
In the Tri-Cities, a forum recently drew mostly people who want to keep the Lower Snake River dams in place. They raised some lesser-discussed concerns to local, state and federal representatives. Nearly 80 people gathered in Richland for a Snake River dams forum hosted by U.S. Rep. Dan Newhouse, a...
City of Spokane expanding cooling options again this weekend
SPOKANE, Wash. – The City of Spokane is expanding cooling options again this weekend. According to the city, Spokane Public Libraries and the Trent Resource and Assistance Center will both be open during the day. The Shadle Park library will remain open until 7 p.m. Saturday and the Liberty Park, Indian Trail and Central Libraries remain open to 7 p.m. Sunday.
Core of blistering heat in Northwest US to shift eastward next week
AccuWeather meteorologists say the pattern will flip from extreme heat to welcome relief for part of the region, while other areas keep baking in triple-digit temperatures. A weather pattern featuring extreme heat, wildfires and smoke will remain in place across the Northwest for much of the upcoming week, though relief is in store for some, AccuWeather meteorologists say.
Veterans Town Hall and Forum Coming to Pasco September 4th
September 4th a special women's veteran forum will be held in Pasco, followed by an 'all' vets town hall. The event will take place at the American Legion Post 34 1029 W Sylvester St. in Pasco. According to officials, the women's vet forum will begin at 8:00 AM, followed by...
The Oregonian/OregonLive wins 37 awards in state contest
The Oregonian/OregonLive won 37 journalism awards in the 2024 annual Oregon Newspaper Publishers Association Better Newspaper Contest. Results were announced at the organization’s annual conference, held Thursday and Friday at Eagle Crest Resort in Redmond. The news organization swept two categories, best front page design and best feature/personality, where...
Stevens County deputy shoots and kills man after attacking a deputy prosecutor with machete
COLVILLE, Wash. — The Steven’s County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) said a Stevens County Deputy Prosecutor was attacked by a man with a machete knife on Friday afternoon. SCSO reports the officer was walking to his vehicle near the Colville Courthouse when a man attacked him. The Prosecutor...
Spokane floats commercial rent control despite potential legal challenges
(The Center Square) – Spokane is considering whether to expand its residential rent protections to commercial properties, which could result in legal challenges, while also fining vacant property owners. The city council passed a pair of rental protection measures over the past few months, first expanding the notice period when increasing rates, then codifying a tenant’s right to air conditioning. Now, one councilmember wants to define and regulate commercial properties. ...
Spokane MultiCare’s impacted by global technology outage
SPOKANE, Wash. – A global technology outage affected Spokane MultiCare’s delaying surgeries and cancelling appointments. In a statement released by MultiCare they outlined the impact that the outage, caused by a faulty update deployed by the cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike. “MultiCare has been impacted by the CrowdStrike outage. All...
Cooling center to open in Walla Walla Saturday and Sunday
WALLA WALLA – With an excessive heat warning issued by the National Weather Service beginning Saturday and continuing through Sunday, the Walla Walla County Department of Community Health reports First Congregational Church will offer a voluntary cooling center. Located at 73 S. Palouse St., the cooling center will offer...
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.
Durkee Fire crosses Burnt River to north, prompts new evacuation notices along Burnt River Canyon Road
The Durkee Fire, which spread rapidly to the south and southeast on Friday, July 19, has now spotted north across the Burnt River, prompting the Baker County Sheriff's Office to expand the level 2 evacuation level — be set to leave — to an area extending north to Interstate 84 near the Pleasant Valley exit. Amanda Bunch, who lives along the Burnt River Canyon Road near the canyon's mouth west ...
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...
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