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New Washington law aims to reduce burnout, hold hospitals accountable
A decade ago, it was difficult to get a full-time position at St. Michael Medical Center in Silverdale, says Aimee Oien, a union rep for the hospital’s nurses and other staff. Turnover was low. Most staff started in per diem or on-call roles. The last several years — even before the COVID-19 pandemic rocked the health care sector — have been different, she says. Positions across all departments are posted more frequently and sit vacant longer. ...
Playing some good old Ephrata football
Aug. 30—EPHRATA — The Ephrata Tigers will start the season with strong senior leadership and up-and-coming players according to head coach Patrick Mitchell. Last year the team had a 6-4 season and Ephrata were the first in its district. "Last season, I think it went really well," Mitchell said. "We had a younger team that fought and battled all year long, and we brought home a league title for ...
Quincy housing market evening out but still tough on first-time buyers
Aug. 30—QUINCY — The real estate market is evening out in Quincy, according to real estate agent Tom Parrish, but it's still an uphill battle to get into a first home. "If you look at the dynamics of what homes are available in Quincy, you have the 1950s '60s homes that traditionally people will stay in five to six years," Parrish said. "You know, family's growing, we need to move out, so ...
Molalla girl earns Miss Rodeo Oregon Sweetheart honors
A young Molalla girl was named a Miss Rodeo Oregon Sweetheart at an Aug. 17 pageant in Canby. Raegan Drakos, daughter of Megan and Andrew Drakos, was awarded a sash, buckle, and crown to go with the title. Miss Rodeo Oregon Sweethearts are young ladies who are 4-8 years of age at the time of the pageant who love rodeo, horses, the western way of life, and the State of Oregon. The Miss Rodeo Oregon Sweetheart Pageant is not judged. This one-day pageant provides a fun, relaxed atmosphere for little girls and their families. This gets the girls involved in rodeo queen pageants without the pressure of winning or losing at such a young age. Miss Rodeo Oregon Sweethearts make appearances in their communities and are invited to attend all Miss Rodeo Oregon coronations.
Two Fun Festivals Set for Sept. 14 and Oct. 5
The Pasco Chamber of Commerce is hosting two admission-free events for those who love outdoor fun and entertainment. First, the annual Crawfest is back with an authentic crawfish and shrimp boil on Sept. 14. Then, on Oct. 5, the Chamber of Commerce brings you the annual Riverfest, celebrating the benefits of our rivers.
$5M awarded small forestland owners for fish habitat improvements
The Small Forestland Investment in Stream Habitat Program (SFISH) has funded its first-ever round of projects, awarding more than $5 million in grants to 20 projects throughout Oregon. The program, administered by the Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF), collaborated with the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife and key stakeholders to prioritize forest road improvement projects that improve fish habitat on forestlands owned by small forestland owners, according to ODF’s Small Forestland Owner Office SFISH Coordinator Josh Hanson. ...
Avista announces price adjustments for upcoming year
SPOKANE, Wash. – Avista announced annual price adjustments Friday that would decrease natural gas rates and slightly increase electric rates. According to Avista, the price adjustments are still awaiting approval by the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission. If the adjustments are okayed by state regulators, overall natural gas rates...
Washington State Patrol to boost patrols for Labor Day weekend to combat impaired driving
COEUR D’ALENE, Idaho — 53 years after her husband’s tragic death in a drunk driving crash, Kerri Thoreson reflects on the enduring impact of that night as Washington State Patrol (WSP) increases enforcement and patrols to address impaired driving during busy periods like Labor Day. Thoreson continues...
Washington State Serial Killer Hexed Jailers…And It Worked!
A Convicted Serial Killer In Washington State Put A Hex On His Captors. One of the most unusual urban legends from Washington State that'll shock you is a serial killer who hexed his jailers...and it worked!. Real? Washington State Urban Legend On The Jake Bird Hex Curse Might Be... Talk...
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