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Plan Finalized to Kill Thousands of Owls Around the Northwest
The federal government will move ahead with plans to kill tens of thousands of barred owls in Washington, Oregon, and California to protect threatened spotted owls. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced a decision on Wednesday to adopt a controversial barred owl management strategy that calls for lethal removal of the birds by shooting them with shotguns and, in some cases, capturing and euthanizing them.
Where’s Climate Commitment Funds Going? LGBTQ, Tribes, Ethnic Groups
According to the WA State Department of Health, there are 41 groups or entities in the state who are "vulnerable" to climate change. WA State hands out $14.1 million in Climate Commitment funds to groups. According to DOH, the groups who are receiving grant money are receiving it from the...
Fairs provide window into dairy industry as number of farms nationwide declines
MONROE, Wash. — Data from the United States Department of Agriculture shows a significant decline in dairy farms in recent decades as businesses consolidate due to rising costs and lower milk prices. But family farms in Washington continue to innovate, coming up with new ways to keep their farms...
30 state businesses nominated for Employer of the Year Awards
Two businesses in Edmonds and three in Lynnwood are among the 2024 nominees for Governor’s Employer Awards presented by the Washington State Governor’s Committee on Disability Issues & Employment (GCDE). These awards honor public and private employers statewide for their exemplary work recruiting, hiring, retaining and promoting workers with disabilities.
Inslee sends prison staff to juvenile detention facility to help deal with overcrowding
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee has directed the Department of Corrections to send staff to Green Hill School in Chehalis as the juvenile detention facility faces safety issues resulting from overcrowding. The Department of Children, Youth and Families announced Inslee’s directive on Aug. 13. It followed the agency’s July 8 decision to suspend intakes at its […]
Freeman High School shooter awaiting resentencing date
SPOKANE, Wash. — A man convicted of opening fire and killing a student in a hallway at Freeman High School nearly seven years ago is awaiting a new sentencing date following a hearing on Thursday. Caleb Sharpe was just 15 years old when he entered Freeman High School with...
What campers can do to stay safe this Labor Day Weekend
SPOKANE, Wash. — Labor Day Weekend is always a busy one for campers, but it's important to note that the warmer weather and fire season is not over yet. "The biggest thing is just to know your escape routes," Linda Memmer said. Memmer is from Tucson, Arizona, coming up...
Q&A with genetics and cell biology student Sam Kindl
When he isn’t summiting the tallest peaks in the Pacific Northwest, Sam Kindl is working toward earning a degree in genetics and cell biology in the School of Molecular Biosciences, with minors in math and computer science. When the Spokane native wraps up his undergraduate studies in the College of Veterinary Medicine, he plans pursue a doctorate degree.
New school year, new playground for Tiger Club Preschool
Aug. 29—EPHRATA — This last summer, crews moved play equipment from city property onto school district property at the Tiger Club Preschool, according to a press release from Ephrata School District. ESD used a $25,000 grant given to them by the Washington State Early Childhood Education Assistance Program to fund the upgraded playground, according to Sarah Morford, the communications director ...
The Spokane Arena reopens after renovations, Sharma Shields' book list; plus, new music!
The Aug. 30 Jelly Roll concert at the Spokane Arena marks the venue's first show back after the PFD closed it for a $10.2 million renovation. Concertgoers will notice dynamic new lighting throughout the Arena's bowl. The wraparound ribbon board was switched to LED that will reduce energy use by about two-thirds and a new dynamic lighting feature can be synced directly with live performances. Along with some back-of-house improvements, multiple suites were also renovated, while retractable seating on three sides of the Arena was replaced, too — a move that will speed up changeovers between athletic events. (E.J. IANNELLI)
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