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Washington Enforces Statewide Burn Ban In All State Parks
The State of Washington has a mandatory Statewide Burn Ban in effect. A burn ban remains in effect for all state lands across Washington. The state Department of Natural Resources issued the ban on outdoor burning, campfires, the use of charcoal briquettes, and prescribed burns on its lands through September 30th.
WA Democratic Party pushing to keep Robert Kennedy Jr. off the ballot
The state Democratic Party wants presidential hopeful Robert F. Kennedy Jr. kept off ballots in Washington this November. It contends the 4,181 signatures submitted by We the People in support of Kennedy’s nomination were not collected at a party convention as required by state law, making him ineligible to be one of voters’ choices. Kennedy’s […]
More questions than answers in quiet attempt to invalidate WA initiatives
(The Center Square) - Plenty of questions remain about last Friday’s Washington Supreme Court rulings on two lawsuits related to voter initiatives set for placement on the general election ballot in November. The shock came from backers of the initiatives, who had no idea the legal challenges existed until hours before the rulings. “We were two hours away from having all four initiatives thrown out,” said Brian Heywood of Let’s...
New restroom anchors improvements to Bridgeport’s Berryman Park
BRIDGEPORT—Park passersby will notice a new look transforming Berryman Park amid the landscaping and heavy equipment that have been on the grounds since July. Prominent among the new facilities is the restroom recently raised on the site of the old structure. A $500,000 Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO) grant...
Medical Lake fire victims rebuild their home on the same property one year after losing it
MEDICAL LAKE, Wash. – This Sunday will mark one year since the devastating Gray and Oregon Road fires hit the Inland Northwest. Nonstop Local spoke with one man who couldn’t believe his home was gone until he saw it for himself. This is the Steege family. Jason, the...
Spokane Community Court faces 87% caseload bump from last year amid understaffing
(The Center Square) - Spokane’s elected officials received an update Monday on community court capacity, noting an almost 87% increase in caseload from last year amid concerns over long-term sustainability. The update came as Spokane prepares to fully enforce its anti-camping ordinances in light of a recent Supreme Court decision that restored law enforcement’s ability to do so. However, with caseloads through the roof, the city council is skeptical about how much the court can sustain. ...
Vehicle sought in injury hit-and-run of pedestrian in Wenatchee
WENATCHEE - Police are looking for a White Honda after a woman was hit by it while crossing the street in south Wenatchee on Saturday. Police say she was crossing the street at the intersection of South Wenatchee Avenue and Ferry Street, Saturday, August 10. Police say officers responded to...
Chelan County Housing Manager To Head Area Housing Authority
The Housing Authority of Chelan County & the City of Wenatchee is getting a new leader. Chelan County Housing Program Manager Sasha Sleiman will be taking on the role. Chelan County Economic Services Director Ron Cridlebaugh announced Sleiman's resignation from the County during Monday's county commission meeting. "Sasha Sleiman has...
City of Walla Walla spent over $900,000 last year on credit card fees
Last year, the city of Walla Walla spent more than $900,000 on transaction fees for credit and debit cards. That’s out of a total budget of roughly $131 million. The city pays these so-called swipe fees whenever residents use credit or debit cards to cover utility bills, building permits or swim lessons, among other things.
Thrive Chelan Valley hosts back-to-school fair for Chelan, Manson students
CHELAN—Thrive Chelan Valley will host the annual Back-To-School Fair for Chelan and Manson students on Saturday, August 17, from 1 to 4 p.m. at Manson High School. Each year the fair provides free backpacks, school supplies, haircuts, resource booths, and fun activities, Thrive Chelan Valley's Executive Director Stefani Morgan said.
WSDA ramps up efforts to combat Japanese beetle infestation around the Tri-Cities area
Leaders from the Washington Department of Agriculture say Japanese Beetles have been found around Benton and Franklin Counties this summer. The Japanese Beetle can affect up to 300-different species of plants, including some of the most important crops in the area like hops, grapes, and roses. We're told they start as a grub, staying below the ground until late June, when they come up to wreck havoc on local crops.
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