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WA nursing home workers get White House boost in union struggle
Nursing home workers in Washington state have come back from the White House with renewed resolve to fight for their union contract. A delegation of SEIU members was in Washington, D.C., last week to meet with the Biden-Harris administration. Gurnesh Chetty, medications manager for Aegis Ravenna in Seattle and is...
Tuberculosis patient in Washington who was arrested for refusing treatment is finally cured
A Washington woman who was arrested after she refused tuberculosis treatment has finally been cured. Local health officials obtained court orders to compel the patient to isolate and take medication, but she repeatedly violated them. The Health Department said Monday that the woman had tested negative multiple times. A Washington...
City of Soap Lake reports sewage leak near beach
SOAP LAKE - A sewage spill near Soap Lake's West Beach happened on Saturday, according to the city's mayor. Mayor Allen DuPuy received a call at 4:04 PM, alerting him that effluent was emerging from a manhole cover near the men's restroom at West Beach. He immediately contacted Public Works Supervisor Darrin Fronsman and staffer Colton Keeler, who were already informed of the situation by an alert citizen enjoying the day at the beach.
Inferno reduces Chelan recycling center to rubble
CHELAN - The recycling center next to the Chelan Transfer Station just west of the city of Chelan is no more after a fire burned it to the ground on Wednesday. Chelan Fire and Rescue Chief Brandon Asher told Source ONE News that the fire started at around 11:30 a.m. The fire's cause and point of origin is still under investigation. Asher says the recycling center is a total loss with heavy equipment and its shop burning in the blaze. The fire was controlled nearly 90 minutes later. The transfer station next to the recycling center has been closed and will reopen on Thursday under normal hours.
Asotin County Fire now Dubbed the “Gooseneck Fire” Reaches 100 Acres
(Asotin County, WA) A 100 acre and growing fire has broken out on Peola Rd approximately 20 miles East of Pomeroy, WA. By the time fire crews arrived on scene the fire had already reached and burned 20 acres of farm land. 30-40 mph winds are driving the fire towards...
Construction of new Moses Lake elementary school will proceed despite budgetary issues
MOSES LAKE – The Moses Lake School District has temporarily paused the construction of Elementary 12 in Mae Valley as it works with federal and state agencies to secure water certificates. These certificates will allow the district to use lake water for irrigation instead of city water, marking the final step before purchasing the land for the new school. Despite recent budget issues, the construction project will proceed once the land purchase is finalized.
Bodybuilding great grandmother a true inspiration
A Wenatchee great grandma continues to be an inspiration in the world of health and fitness…. Maggie Rivera grew up in Quincy and now lives in Wenatchee. She recently won a bodybuilding competition in New Jersey at the age of 62…. She competed for the first time 13-years ago and...
Charlotte Independence vs. Spokane Velocity | Watch Saturday’s USL matchup of KSKN 22
SPOKANE, Wash. — The Spokane Velocity will take the pitch again Saturday night when they host the Charlotte Independence at One Spokane Stadium. The Velocity are looking to turn things around after dropping two of their last three games. The Velocity come into Saturday’s game with 14 points, putting...
Work-based learning lets students build their own futures
MOSES LAKE — Work-based learning provides education opportunities for the workforce to receive hands-on training and technical education and prepare themselves to enter various industries. Educators and workforce development professionals from Eastern Washington discussed some the training they offer and the benefits of their programs. Next Generation Zone, an...
TRAVEL SOFTBALL: The North 16U takes second at Summer River Bash
POST FALLS — Bonners Ferry High rising senior Jaydin Falck was 7-for-13 with three extra-base hits and nine RBIs, Thompson Falls High rising senior Sarah Koskela threw a four-inning no-hitter, and The North 16U travel softball team took second place in the silver bracket at the Summer River Bash tournament held July 19-21 at Post Falls High.
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