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Northwest tribes receive millions in federal funding to build new housing
Tribes in Idaho, Oregon and Washington are building new tribal housing with grant funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. “There was a total of $150 million nationwide, of which we had four awardees in the Northwest totaling about $12 million dollars,” said Tom Carney, the administrator for the HUD Northwest office of Native American programs.
When kids age out of the foster system, Safety Net Inland Northwest is there to help
Aging out of the foster care system can be incredibly traumatic. Kids turn 18, and all of a sudden, they're completely on their own. No home. No job. No money. No support network. "There's no backup for these kids. There's no family that they can rely on or anybody they...
How Washington residents can get $200 toward their electric bills
Editors’ note: Additional context and perspective about the grant program providing the rebates to utility customers have been included to accompany an earlier version of this story. Washington residents can make money this month with just the tap on the phone screen or a click of the mouse. The...
Why Did A Bunch Of Illinois KFC’s Suddenly Close This Week?
There's a chicken-fried mystery in Illinois. According to WHBF/WMBD, multiple Kentucky Fried Chicken locations in Illinois suddenly closed their doors this week. This led to mass surprise layoffs. KFC has 150 locations in Illinois. On Monday, 4 of them closed and recently, over a dozen locations have closed. This includes...
Wildfires increase mercury in Pacific Northwest headwater streams, USGS study shows
Researchers with the U.S. Geological Survey found wildfires are increasing mercury concentrations in Pacific Northwest headwater streams. Mercury is a naturally occurring metal found in rocks and soil. But under the right conditions, it can be converted into methylmercury, a highly toxic form that accumulates in organisms such as fish and humans, said Boise-based USGS […]
11 Washington ports awarded state funding for electrification projects
OLYMPIA – A total of $26.5 million recently was awarded to 11 Washington ports to electrify their operations. These projects collectively plan to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions by more than 140,000 metric tons over the next 10 years. This year’s awards are a first, with the Port Electrification...
The end of summer brings some unexpected shake-ups to Inland Northwest restaurants
Don't worry: Patios are still in full swing and there's plenty of sunshine left. But we are nearing the golden hour of summer, which means some things are about to change. The restaurant world is no different — some pretty major players are shaking things up before we head into the fall.
Highway 20 reopened through North Cascades after mudslide
State Route 20 is open again through the North Cascades after a mudslide earlier this month spread an estimated 7,000 tons of debris across the roadway. The Washington State Department of Transportation said the road reopened around noon on Thursday. A 35 mph speed advisory is in place between mileposts 150 and 154, in the […]
Washington debate coalition corrects comments about Ferguson 'pulling out' of debate
SEATTLE, Wash - One day after news stories and social media posts claiming Attorney General Bob Ferguson "pulled out" of a scheduled gubernatorial debate with Dave Reichert, the debate coalition confirmed what Ferguson's campaign told 4 News Now: he had never agreed to it in the first place.
Caught Driving 104 mph: What Speeding in Washington Really Costs
A Washington driver’s speed of 104 mph on SR-3 this morning will come with a hefty price tag!. Washington State Patrol Caught Driver Speeding 104 mph on SR-3 This morning (August 23, 2024), Trooper Katherine Weatherwax took to social media to address a dangerous incident on State Route 3, where a driver was clocked at a staggering 104 mph near the Trigger exit. This alarming speed not only endangers lives but will likely also result in severe financial penalties for the driver.
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