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Tri-City Treasures and Highway Church hosting free back-to-school clothes event
KENNEWICK, Wash. — Tri-City Treasures Thrift Store and the Highway Church of God are hosting a free back-to-school clothing event on Monday, Sept. 2. From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 2715 W. 7th Ave., off of U.S. 395.
Kittitas County Fair Kicks Off in Ellensburg
The Kittitas County Fair got underway Thursday morning. A centuries-long Labor Day weekend tradition, the fair invariably draws thousands of spectators and rodeo enthusiasts. The fairgrounds are located in bucolic Ellensburg, the county seat, at 901 E. Seventh Ave. The Ellensburg Rodeo Grounds are at 1010 E. Eighth St. For...
Dr. Cole's medical license lapsed, making him unqualified for health district position
The Central District Board of Health may need to replace a controversial member under Idaho law. Dr. Ryan Cole was appointed in 2021 to the physician position on the public health district board, which under Idaho law is required to be filled by someone licensed to practice medicine in Idaho. As of June 30, Cole’s physician license has lapsed, the state online professional license database shows. Health district staff were...
New Washington law aims to reduce burnout, hold hospitals accountable
A decade ago, it was difficult to get a full-time position at St. Michael Medical Center in Silverdale, says Aimee Oien, a union rep for the hospital’s nurses and other staff. Turnover was low. Most staff started in per diem or on-call roles. The last several years — even before the COVID-19 pandemic rocked the health care sector — have been different, she says. Positions across all departments are posted more frequently and sit vacant longer. ...
Playing some good old Ephrata football
Aug. 30—EPHRATA — The Ephrata Tigers will start the season with strong senior leadership and up-and-coming players according to head coach Patrick Mitchell. Last year the team had a 6-4 season and Ephrata were the first in its district. "Last season, I think it went really well," Mitchell said. "We had a younger team that fought and battled all year long, and we brought home a league title for ...
Quincy housing market evening out but still tough on first-time buyers
Aug. 30—QUINCY — The real estate market is evening out in Quincy, according to real estate agent Tom Parrish, but it's still an uphill battle to get into a first home. "If you look at the dynamics of what homes are available in Quincy, you have the 1950s '60s homes that traditionally people will stay in five to six years," Parrish said. "You know, family's growing, we need to move out, so ...
Evacuations lifted near Spokane airport after wildfire
AIRWAY HEIGHTS, Wash. — Evacuations have been lifted from the areas west of the Spokane International Airport after the Thorpe Road Fire caused several levels of evacuations. Spokane County Emergency Management (SCEM) says evacuations have been lifted and residents in the areas between Thorpe Road, Medical Lake Highway, Lawson...
Two Fun Festivals Set for Sept. 14 and Oct. 5
The Pasco Chamber of Commerce is hosting two admission-free events for those who love outdoor fun and entertainment. First, the annual Crawfest is back with an authentic crawfish and shrimp boil on Sept. 14. Then, on Oct. 5, the Chamber of Commerce brings you the annual Riverfest, celebrating the benefits of our rivers.
Avista announces price adjustments for upcoming year
SPOKANE, Wash. – Avista announced annual price adjustments Friday that would decrease natural gas rates and slightly increase electric rates. According to Avista, the price adjustments are still awaiting approval by the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission. If the adjustments are okayed by state regulators, overall natural gas rates...
Washington State Patrol to boost patrols for Labor Day weekend to combat impaired driving
COEUR D’ALENE, Idaho — 53 years after her husband’s tragic death in a drunk driving crash, Kerri Thoreson reflects on the enduring impact of that night as Washington State Patrol (WSP) increases enforcement and patrols to address impaired driving during busy periods like Labor Day. Thoreson continues...
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