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Cougar Creek Fire at 10,766 acres, 23% containment
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.
WA housing discrimination complaints dip, bucking national trend
This article was originally published by the Washington State Standard. Complaints from people who say they are being discriminated against in the housing market declined in Washington last year, but remained at an all-time high nationwide. It’s the third year in a row that the national record for such complaints has been broken, according to a recent report from the National Fair Housing Alliance.
Smart Orchard continues testing technology
Editor’s note: Though this story will be printed in our August 2024 issue, Good Fruit Grower is running this story online in advance of the Smart Orchard field day scheduled July 26 from 8:30 a.m. to noon near Mattawa, Washington. Vendors and researchers will demonstrate and discuss their technology for bloom mapping, heat stress management, electric weeding and more. For details, a registration link and location information, visit: treefruit.wsu.edu/event/smart-orchard-field-tour.
Wildfires erupt in West, Canada amid major heat wave
A dangerous heat wave will continue into midweek in much of the West as large wildfires burn out of control in several states, particularly California, Oregon and Washington. Why it matters: The combination of heat and wildfire smoke is bringing a significant threat to public health, and smoke from fires burning in Canada may soon move into the U.S. as well.
$1.6 million in Scholarships to learn a trade in Washington.
I don't know about you, but in my family when I was a kid, the goal was always to go to college. Both of my parents were college educated. All of my siblings went to college, I was the youngest in my family, and I was expected to go to college as well. I went to what is now called Central Washington University. (Back then, it was State College.)
Job Losses Follow: Unexpected Restaurant Shutdowns in Washington
Unexpected restaurant closures in Washington have reportedly led to layoffs at 10 separate sites by September. As per the Employment Security Department, Homegrown Partners LLC has declared that the eateries would be permanently closed on September 15th. A total of 158 individuals will lose their jobs when 10 Homegrown stores...
Washington Spirit defeats Chivas Femenil and starts Summer Cup with victory
The Washington Spirit began their journey in the NWSL x LIGA MX Femenil Summer Cup with a remarkable 2-1 victory over Chivas Femenil, showing the team's strength and ability in a tournament that brings together all 14 NWSL clubs and six Liga MX teams, marks the NWSL's first international collaboration, and promises to raise the level of women's soccer.
Treehouse seeks support for foster youth going back to school
Jul. 22—MOSES LAKE — Treehouse, a Washington state nonprofit dedicated to supporting the educational and other essential needs of youth in foster care, is launching its annual back-to-school campaign to collect school supplies and items by the end of summer, according to an announcement from the organization. Treehouse is calling on community members, businesses and organizations to support ...
Going deep with Cougar legend Hugh Campbell, a collector of title rings
WSU great coached in CFL, USFL and NFL; leaves lasting legacy on the game. ONE OF HIS NICKNAMES IN college was Gluey Hughie. It was bestowed by The Spokesman-Review's Harry Missildine who marveled at Hugh Campbell's ability to catch a football. He caught many of them for the Cougars from 1960-62. So many, in fact, that it took 45 years for his 177 receptions to be topped on WSU's all-time list.
Five Vandals earn preseason All-Big Sky honors
SPOKANE, Wash. – Five Vandals were named to the Big Sky Conference Preseason All-Conference team, announced by the league Sunday as part of the Big Sky Kickoff weekend in Spokane. Junior tight end Jake Cox was the lone Idaho offensive player on the list. He caught just 12 passes...
Lewiston 5th grader completes 'Raising Men & Women' lawn care challenge
LEWISTON, IDAHO (KLEW) — A local young man is making a difference in his community by helping people with their lawn care through a challenge. Kyler Frawley is a soon-to-be fifth grader at Camelot Elementary School. He enjoys basketball and football. But lately, he's been keeping himself busy by helping many in the community with their lawns.
Potato pride: Idaho, Idaho State football teams introduce new rivalry trophy
“Having grown up in Idaho, I understand the great privilege it is to coach at one of these prestigious universities and am excited to be part of the new chapter of our rivalry with the Vandals,” ISU coach Cody Hawkins said.
Restrictions and new censorship on library materials in Idaho cause confusion
Idaho’s new law, which placed boundaries on “harmful” library materials for minors, was enacted on July 1. This House bill prohibits any picture, photograph, drawing, sculpture, film, book, pamphlet, magazine, or printed matter from showing or describing these materials to minors. Annette Pimentel, a Latah County Library...
Pullman Building Supply to close in November
Pullman, WASHINGTON (KLEW) — Pullman Building Supply has announced plans to close its location by November. The company made the announcement last week citing the lack of demand for their Pullman super-store that opened back in 2015. They say the decision is an effort to maintain long-term success for...
16 Washington State Cougars kick off NFL training camps
Six rookies among those trying to make 53-man rosters. NFL TRAINING CAMPS get underway in earnest this week, with veterans joining the rookies, and a plethora of former Washington State football standouts will be in action across the nation. The list includes five rookies, a two-time Super Bowl winner, a reigning Pro Bowl quarterback, a former first-round pick fighting for his professional life, and a host of others.
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...
Voiland College Welcomes New Faculty for 2024-25
Meet the cohort of new faculty members joining Voiland College during the 2024-2025 school year. Assistant Professor, Architecture, School of Design and Construction. Hala Barakat focuses her studies on early design pedagogy and social justice in architecture. She holds a Master of Architecture and a Master of Urban and Community design from the University of South Florida’s School of Architecture and Community Design. Before coming to WSU, she was an assistant professor at the University of Idaho.
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