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Report lays bare stark disparities in health care outcomes for Native Americans in Washington
A citizen of the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation waits for her COVID-19 vaccination in this 2021 photo at Colville Tribes Indian Health in Nespelem, Washington. The Indian Health Service has a single doctor for the reservation, serving a population of about 5,000. (Photo by Tyler Tjomsland / Spokesman-Review)
More than 7,000 lightning strikes recorded in Oregon, Washington in 48 hours during wild weekend
Oregon and Washington were hit with more than 7,000 lightning strikes over the past weekend, firefighters say. The lightning was produced by powerful thunderstorms that blew through the region on Saturday, Aug. 17. The lightning sparked multiple fires, including the 200-acre Wicked Drive Fire burning in Northeast Washington. Other fires were extinguished by firefighters before they spread, Northwest Interagency Coordination Center spokesperson Carol Connolly told KOIN 6 News. “Multiple initial attack fires have been reported and put out by Initial attack resources,” Connolly said. KOIN 6 News is a partner of this publication. Find the original story here.
Resources from Hawaii coming in to help fight Dixon Fire
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Ore.- Firefighters working on the Dixon Fire are receiving extra help with resources coming in from Hawaii. Back in April, Hawaii became the 11th member of the Northwest Wildland Fire Protection Agreement (NW Compact). As a part of the NW Compact, Hawaii joins a group of member states,...
Oregon announces new Poet Laureate
Oregon has a new Poet Laureate to represent the state. Governor Kotek named Bend resident Ellen Waterston to the role. She is a poet, speaker, and teacher who also runs a retreat called Writing Ranch. Her work is largely inspired by Southeastern Oregon’s outback. Waterston will take the role...
Emerald ash borer, known for wiping out ash trees, discovered at 3 Oregon sites
One of the most destructive invasive insects in the United States has been detected in three more Oregon counties this summer, which could be bad news for the state’s ash trees. Federal and state officials said Monday the emerald ash borer, known for killing 99% of Michigan’s ash trees and killing thousands more...
Oregon Shores’ Surf and Sun Virtual Walk and Run
Oregon Shores Conservation Coalition is excited to announce Oregon Shores' second annual Surf and Sun Virtual Walk and Run fundraising event. This initiative offers friends of the Oregon coast an opportunity to participate in a challenge and solicit support from their friends and family. The event will take place from August 30 to September 8. During this time, participants will be encouraged to walk or run as many miles as possible, embracing the spirit of adventure and the satisfaction of making a difference. What sets...
Man arrested for DUI reportedly fractures officer’s hand while resisting arrest
IDAHO FALLS — A 35-year-old Idaho Falls man was arrested Saturday after police say he injured two officers while being arrested for drunk driving. Bradley Cory Willard was charged with felony DUI, two counts of felony assault or battery upon certain personnel, and misdemeanor resisting or obstructing officers. According...
A bridge no more: Village at Meridian again changes course on expansion
Apartments will no longer be part of The Village at Meridian’s expansion. Centercal, the developer of the large regional shopping center, has decided to pivot its initial expansion plans for 549 apartment units on top of 34,547 square feet of retail space. The expansion was called The Bridge, named after a skybridge that would have connected two buildings together.
Idaho AG refiles lawsuit seeking to block open primaries ballot initiative
Idaho Attorney General Raúl Labrador has refiled his lawsuit seeking to block the ballot initiative that aims to end closed party primary elections from going up for a vote in the Nov. 5 general election. Labrador filed the suit in Ada County District Court on Friday, two days after the Idaho Supreme Court dismissed an […]
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