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Idahoans to Receive Another $76.5 Million in Property Tax Relief
BOISE – Governor Brad Little said Tuesday that Idaho closed the books on Fiscal Year 2024 with another strong performance, further reinforcing Idaho’s economic strength, prudent budgeting, and focus on the taxpayer. Idahoans will receive an additional estimated $76.5 million in property tax relief moving forward on top...
FIRE REPORT: Retreat Fire remains steady as containment improves
Aug. 14—NACHES — The Retreat Fire is the largest fire in Washington as of Tuesday. The fire has scorched 45,600 acres of land but is 70% contained as of Tuesday — a 10% improvement from the prior day. The cause of the fire is still under investigation. According to the 2024 Retreat Fire Morning Update for Aug. 13, firefighters successfully conducted tactical firing operations along the western ...
Moses Lake Roundup begins Thursday
Aug. 13—MOSES LAKE — The 81st Moses Lake Roundup Rodeo begins Thursday and there's no shortage of riders. "We had a record number of contestant entries this year, 583, which is probably close to 60, 70 more than we had last year," said Tyler Brown, treasurer of the Moses Lake Roundup Board. The rodeo follows the Agri-Service Demo Derby, which is happening today and tomorrow in the rodeo ...
Votes show likely Herrera Beutler vs Upthegrove in race for lands commissioner
(The Center Square) – In a race that remains too close to call for the second-place finisher, Republican Jaime Herrera Beutler has secured her top spot for Washington state’s next public lands commissioner. As of Tuesday, the former member of Congress has just under 22% of the vote total. While it appeared just after the […]
Angie's Apparel opens in Moses Lake
Aug. 13—MOSES LAKE — There's a new source for clothing in town. Angie's Apparel opened three months ago, according to owner Angie Delgado, and had its Chamber of Commerce ribbon-cutting Thursday. Angie's Apparel operates on a consignment basis, Delgado said. "We're kind of like Buy-Sell-Trade," Delgado said. "We could buy your clothes, you can trade yours for clothes that I have, or just buy." ...
Ephrata School Board makes cell phone rules, trademarks logos
Aug. 13—At the Ephrata School Board meeting July 29, several important decisions were made that will impact the upcoming school year according to a release. One of the highlights from the meeting was the purchase of secure cell phone boxes for Ephrata High School and Ephrata Middle School. These boxes will be used to store students' cell phones during class to minimize distractions and improve ...
Wenatchee Valley Medical Group makes $25,000 CAA donation
Aug. 13—MOSES LAKE — A $25,000 donation from the Wenatchee Valley Medical Group helped push a fundraising effort for Moses Lake School District's extracurricular activities to the $450,000 mark. The group leading the fundraising drive, Community Athletics and Activities, began raising money in late June, following the rejection of an educational programs and activities levy proposal. Typically ...
Canal breach fixed in record-breaking time
Aug. 13—MOSES LAKE — A breach in the East Low Canal was fixed within five days and back to delivering water by Saturday. Last Monday, there was a canal breach on the East Low Canal near Roads N and 4 Northeast. The East Columbia Basin Irrigation District began the dewatering process, removing water from the canal, immediately, said Jennifer Korfiatis, the public relations specialist at the ...
More than $380,000 awarded to local school districts by Gesa Credit Union
LYNNWOOD—Gesa, a community-focused credit union, is proud to announce that it is awarding more than $380,000 to partner school districts across Washington state through its Affinity Debit Card Program, marking the program’s largest annual contribution to date. The record-breaking funds, which were generated through the 2023-2024 school year,...
WBB Gonzaga Transfers: Ines Bettencourt
In last Thursdy’s article, I posted about the first of four incoming transfers that Coach Fortier and the Bulldogs will be introducing this coming fall. As a reminder, here are the four:. G — Tayla Dalton — St. Mary’s. G — Ines Bettencourt — UConn...
Beau Cooper Crowned All-Around Champion at the 2024 Omak Stampede
OMAK - The 90th Annual Omak Stampede, held from August 8-11, wrapped up with a thrilling finish as Beau Cooper emerged as the All-Around Cowboy, clinching a total of $2,445. Cooper's exceptional performance in tie-down roping and team roping earned him top honors, solidifying his status as one of the premier cowboys in the circuit.
Chronic wasting disease detected in white-tailed deer near Bonners Ferry
BOUNDARY COUNTY, IDAHO. — Idaho Fish and Game recently confirmed a positive case of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in an adult female white-tailed deer approximately three miles outside of Bonners Ferry in hunting Unit. According to Fish and Game, this is the first known case of CWD in northern...
Prosecutors object to Bryan Kohberger defense's effort to move trial
Idaho prosecutors have formally objected to University of Idaho students murder suspect Bryan Kohberger's motion to change venue and have his trial moved out of Latah County, where the slayings took place. The filing, signed by Latah County Prosecutor Bill Thompson and Ingrid Batey, a special assistant attorney general for...
The #1 Reason for Auto Accidents in Washington State
The #1 Reason for Auto Accidents in Washington State. So yesterday I was on 395 in Kennewick for over an hour in a traffic jam. It's so easy to get frustrated with summer construction around the Tri-Cities. I eventually jumped off at 240 but still was late for my appointment.
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