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Washington retailer retiring, opening door for Top 100 brand
SPOKANE, Wash. — Family-owned Ennis Fine Furniture is closing its Richland, Wash., store as David Ennis is retiring. Rick Ennis, company president and David Ennis’ older brother, said a liquidation sale is ongoing at the showroom, located at 1895 Fowler St., and noted that the brand’s five other locations in Spokane and the greater Boise, Idaho, area are doing well and will remain open.
Pasco updates codes to energize downtown, support small businesses
The Pasco City Council has approved amendments to city code that aim to further energize downtown and support small businesses, Pasco officials announced. The amendments were finalized on Aug. 5. They’re designed to “enhance the use of public spaces and bolster the community’s growing mobile vending scene, including food trucks,”...
Update on World Series Wenatchee teams
It’s been a rough road for the Columbia River 13-U team from Wenatchee at the Babe Ruth World Series…. After falling to Schereville, Indiana Friday 2-1, the team knowing as “Greater Wenatchee” fell to the host team, Glen Allen, Virginia yesterday 11-1. Their final game in pool play is today against North Providence-Smithfield, Rhode Island.
Idahoans to receive $76.5 million in more property tax relief
BOISE – Governor Brad Little commented today on the news 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...
Southwest passengers weep and hold hands praying as plane suffers ‘big bounce’ during landing and is forced to try again
A PASSENGER has spoken of their harrowing experience after their plane failed to land on its first attempt. The short haul flight from Washington state to Colorado on Sunday left passengers in flood of tears after its bumpy landing. The Southwest Airlines flight took off from Spokane – almost a five hour drive from Olympia, […]
Nine Presidential Nominations by Minor Parties and Independent Candidates Qualify for Washington's November Ballot
OLYMPIA — According to the Office of the Secretary of State, nine presidential nominations from minor parties and independent candidates have successfully qualified to appear on Washington’s Nov. 5 General Election ballot. Letters of notification were issued on Tuesday to each nominating group, confirming their qualification for the ballot.
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 Aug. 6 primary that Republican Sue Kuehl Pederson would cinch the second spot, snubbing Democrats...
Washington’s fentanyl-sniffing dogs: The newest tool in the fight against opioids
In a prison north of Olympia, a deaf, all-white pit bull mix named Ghost searches visitors for drugs. “It’s incredible to watch him work,” marvels a Washington State Department of Corrections staff member. Ghost, a rescue who’s “totally unadoptable” due to his intensity — his handler, Erik Prange, calls him “insane” — moves from each visitor and their belongings with practiced discipline.
Governor appoints former BG city attorney to Clark County Superior Court
Gov. Jay Inslee announced the appointment of Christine D. Hayes to the Clark County Superior Court on Wednesday, Aug. 7. She will fill a new, 12th seat created by the Legislature in 2024. Hayes
Spokane police seek public help to find suspect who stole tiny home
SPOKANE, Wash. – The Spokane Police Department (SPD) is seeking the public’s help in locating a suspect who was caught on camera stealing a tiny home. According to SPD, on August 12 at approximately 1:20 p.m., officers responded to a report of theft at 1900 East Francis Avenue. A person reported that her tiny home had been stolen from a storage facility. Security footage shows a suspect in a hoodie gaining access to the facility by cutting through the fence.
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