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Haaland Announces $16M for Drought Resilience During Washington State Visit
TOPPENISH, WA – Secretary Haaland concluded a multi-day visit to Washington State to celebrate major progress in implementing President Biden’s Investing in America agenda to safeguard communities from increased threat of wildland fire and severe drought, restore ecosystems, and strengthen tribal communities. During her visit, Secretary Haaland met with tribal leaders from the Confederated Tribes of the Yakama Nation, Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe, and Puyallup Tribe, as well as Bureau of Indian Education-funded staff and personnel. On the heels of the devastating 1980 Slide Ranch Fire in late June, Secretary Haaland also met with more than 50 Yakama Nation firefighters to express the Biden-Harris administration’s commitment to sharing resources, investing in resilience efforts, and prioritizing permanent pay reforms and increases for tribal firefighters.
Washington athletes look forward to 'once-in-a-lifetime' Olympic Games Opening Ceremony
PARIS, France — The Olympic Games Opening Ceremony always seems to have its share of surprises. In Rio, it was a shirtless Tongan that stole the show. In South Korea he returned, and then again in Tokyo. The ceremony, which marks the official commencement of the Olympic Games, brings...
Complaint against Let’s Go Washington won’t be sent to AG’s office
The state Public Disclosure Commission decided Thursday to retain jurisdiction on a complaint alleging Let’s Go Washington and its founder Brian Heywood violated campaign finance laws in the course of gathering signatures for six initiatives last year. An alliance of progressive groups, which filed the complaint a year ago and is now opposing three of […]
Clayton’s 41st Brickyard Day Celebration Set For August
Archived photo of Clayton’s 40th Brickyard Day Parade by Bill Sebright provided to Deer Park Gazette. Get ready for Clayton’s 41st Brickyard Day Celebration. It all starts with an outdoor movie on the first Friday in August and continues on Saturday with a fun run, live music, and more. Check out the schedule in the following article.
Disability celebration returns to Spokane with multi-culture performances, vendors
SPOKANE, Wash. - Aerius Franklin may move around differently than others, but his cerebral palsy won't stop him from making his way to Riverfront Park this weekend for what he's calling a 'celebration' of ourselves and our community. "Just to see people gather around...and see the different types of disabilities,"...
Tiny homes are becoming a popular, less expensive option
Many communities with housing shortages are welcoming tiny houses. Some developers are adding them to their inventory to try to meet the growing demand for less expensive places to live. We recently talked with one Spokane tiny home developer who says business is booming. Last year, Matt Goodwin switched careers....
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