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When Is the First Expected Snowfall for Fall 2024 in Washington State
When Is the First Expected Snowfall for Fall 2024 in Washington State?. I can't believe it's already that time of year and winter believe it or not is around the corner in Washington state. Are We Getting A Good Or Bad Winter For Fall 2024 In WA State?. I've always...
Study Names Washington Ninth in U.S. Police Misconduct Cases
A new study reveals Washington State’s troubling rank in police misconduct cases & shows the need for reform. Study Reveals High Incidence of Washington State Police Misconduct. A recent study has highlighted the troubling issue of police misconduct across the United States, with California topping the list for the...
A busy week in policy and politics across the Inland Northwest
SPOKANE, Wash. – It has been a busy week in eastern Washington and north Idaho politics. Here’s a recap of some stories we’re following. Sandpoint is considering a proposed $50 million city budget. Sandpoint is currently considering its 2025 annual budget. City of Spokane asking for public...
Mystery shooting case in Chumstick-Plain area
PLAIN — Chelan County sheriff’s deputies are investigating a gunfire incident near Plain on Saturday that left one man wounded, but unwilling to speak to investigators. Police and EMTs were called about 8 p.m. to the area of Plain Hardware on Beaver Valley Road, where a 55-year-old male victim was suffering an apparent gunshot wound through both legs. Chief of Patrol Seth Buhler told NCWLIFE the man was driven to the scene after being shot at another location, possibly on Chumstick Highway.
Spokane Humane Society faces financial hardships after losing insurance coverage
SPOKANE, Wash. — Their mission is over 125 years in the making, but it almost came to an end after the Spokane Humane Society's insurance agency pulled their coverage. In May of 2024, the humane society learned they would no longer have coverage, as of mid-summer. "(I thought) the pets that are here, where is everybody going to go?" said executive director, Kim Reasoner Morin, "We were being denied in the admitted lines and then being denied in the non-admitted lines. I was really starting to feel that pressure, along with the board of directors and my leadership team."
40 Under 40: Dina Hussein
Washington State University grad student Dina Hussein has made an impression on the field of computer engineering even before graduating with her doctorate. She was recently chosen to attend the Heidelberg Laureate Forum and get an opportunity to meet and learn from top researchers in computer science and mathematics, according to a WSU announcement.
Williams Mine Fire | OR | August 11, 2024
The WILLIAMS MINE FIRE was sparked by lightning on August 5, 2024 at noon. It is located about 3.5 miles northwest of Trout Lake in Washington State on the Gifford Pinchot National Forest and its ICP is staffed by the NW Team 13, a CIMT is located 4 miles from Trout Lake. They took command of the incident on August 10th at 0600 hours PT.
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