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Senate Republican ‘blindsided’ by removal and ordered return of Green Hill School inmates
The lead Republican on the state Senate committee that oversees Washington’s correctional system says he felt “blindsided” by the removal — and ordered return — of 43 inmates from Green Hill School in Chehalis. The statement by state Sen. Matt Boehnke, R-Kennewick, comes after the...
Rantz: After crime crisis cost him his insurance, business owner vows to stop paying taxes in protest
A local small business owner is losing his insurance policy after three years of “unfavorable loss” due to claims made after tens of thousands of dollars in damages due to the crime crisis. In protest, he exclusively told “The Jason Rantz Show” on KTTH that he won’t collect taxes for Washington unless he’s able to find an insurance company willing to cover his business.
Thick wildfire smoke to hit Moses Lake, Wenatchee on Friday
CHELAN - Grant County Fire District 13 says incoming smoke from fires in Yakima, Chelan, Ferry, Lincoln and Okanogan counties is sending in a blanketing layer of smoke this week. Smoke from fires could be seen advancing into north central Washington on Wednesday, but a reprieve from it will last...
'Everything you could ever have could be gone': Rancher loses 300 cattle in Durkee Fire burning in Oregon
BOISE, Idaho — The Durkee Fire continues to burn in Eastern Oregon. As of July 24, it had burned over 244,000 acres. The people of Huntington and the Rye Valley area have been asked to evacuate several days in a row, leaving their belongings and even cattle behind. "I...
Okanogan County man dies fighting brush fire
OROVILLE – A tragic incident unfolded last week as 78-year-old Walter Oikari lost his life while attempting to combat a brush fire on his property. The incident occurred on July 10, at Canyon Creek Road, southeast of Oroville, according to Okanogan County Coroner Dave Rodriguez. The fire, which erupted...
Update: Thunderstorms with nickel-sized hail in Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon and Wallowa County Wednesday
An updated report was issued from the National Weather Service on Wednesday at 4:46 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 5 p.m. for Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon and Wallowa County. The storms could bring wind gusts of up to 50 mph and nickel-sized hail (0.88 inches). "At 4:46 p.m., Doppler...
Car fleeing police in Spokane Valley causes multi-vehicle crash, 21-year-old in coma
SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. — One person is in a coma and several others were injured following a crash that happened in Spokane Valley last Friday. According to the Spokane County Sheriff's Office (SCSO), a deputy was trying to stop a black spray-painted Subaru heading east on Sprague near McDonald Avenue. SCSO said the Subaru did not have license plates and the driver was fleeing.
Orofino Police Department Arrests Suspect in String of Burglaries
OROFINO - The Orofino Police Department has been actively investigating a string of storage unit rental burglaries within the city limits, along with a residential burglary. This comprehensive investigation has resulted in the arrest of Zackary G. Gibson Hettinger, a 30-year-old resident of Orofino, Idaho. Hettinger has been charged with...
Are Idaho’s Public Schools Really That Bad?
WalletHub has posted a list of states with the best and worst public school systems in the country. Can you guess where Idaho ranks? Here's a hint: you'll be scrolling for a while before you find us. WalletHub looked at several factors to determine the rankings. Idaho stood out in...
6 Of The Most Expensive Floods To Strike Idaho
We've had some pretty crazy weather as of late with record-breaking temperatures all across Idaho and the Treasure Valley. Yesterday was one for the books with an assortment of weather events with the wildfires out west even creating their own weather system. Flooding in Idaho. Heavy rain is much needed...
Southeast Oregon, Southwest Idaho Weather: Lightning, Heatwave Predictions
Boise, ID – Idaho experienced a surge of lightning activity on Wednesday, with approximately 2,800 cloud-to-ground lightning strikes detected across Southeast Oregon and Southwest Idaho. This event marked the 38th highest number of strikes in a single day and the 9th highest for the month of July since records began in 2000.
North central Idaho’s Texas Fire is 80% contained, fire officials say in last planned update
Fire officials plan to assign fewer firefighters to the Texas Fire in north central Idaho as they report the wildfire is 80% contained. The Texas Fire burning east of Kendrick in Latah County slightly grew to 1,582 acres, the Idaho Department of Lands said in a news release Wednesday, which is the final update on […] The post North central Idaho’s Texas Fire is 80% contained, fire officials say in last planned update appeared first on Idaho Capital Sun.
Famous Retailer Is Closing These 16 Locations in the Northwest For Good
Earlier this month, we gave you a heads up that another major discount retailer was in serious danger of going under. Many industry experts speculate that the brand may be close to filing for bankruptcy. The discount retailer in question is Big Lots. CBS News recently reported that while the...
Idaho Joins the Entire Planet in Slow Roasting
Is hot enough for you? How often do you hear that question during summer? The question is being posed around the world. Scientists say last Sunday was the hottest day ever recorded on the planet. You can see some of the details by clicking here. I was going to provide a link for the Washington Post version, but Pravda-on-the-Potomac is behind a paywall. The writer of the Post story buries the point that temperature records are only a few centuries old.
Idaho’s Air Quality Crisis: The Hidden Dangers of Wildfires and Pollution
Summers in the Western United States are a challenge. Whether you live in Arizona, California, or our state of Idaho, it's hot. The summer of 2024 is projected to be one of the hottest and most dangerous on record, posing a significant threat to our communities. . Fortunately, the Gem...
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