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Man Sustains Minor Injuries in Semi-Truck Crash Near Bottom of Lewiston Hill
LEWISTON - A man sustained minor injuries after crash on US95 involving a semi-truck with trailer. At about 2:00 p.m. on Monday, a semi truck driven by a 45-year-old male was traveling southbound on US95 near milepost 312, near the bottom of the Lewiston Hill. Police say the truck lost...
The truth about Idaho’s farms and water rights in eastern Idaho
There is a fight happening in southeastern Idaho right now, over the most important resource we have: water. Unfortunately, there is also a lot of misinformation being spread that is trying to pit farmer versus farmer, and even farmer versus Idaho, over what some are calling “an attack on farmland.” It’s time we cut through […]
FIRE REPORT: Fires burn over two million acres nationwide
Jul. 30—MOSES LAKE — As of Monday morning, there are 102 large active wildfires being managed nationwide, burning an estimated two million acres according to the National Interagency Fire Center. In Washington, there are around 182,300 acres burning according to NIFC. The press release says that fire managers are employing full suppression strategies on 94 of these wildfires. In response to ...
Gray wolves to remain on state endangered list after 5-4 vote
Jul. 29—OLYMPIA — Gray wolves will remain on the endangered species list in Washington after a close 5-4 vote by the Washington State Fish and Wildlife Commission, according to a Washington Policy Center press release. Over the past 15 years, the gray wolf population has grown significantly, with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife counting at least 260 wolves in 42 packs. The gray ...
Washington Costco Members: Brace for a Big Change
Costco is implementing a membership change for Washington state members, so get ready for it!. I would dare say that the majority of people who buy a membership to Costco are people who need to buy things in bulk and don’t want to pay through the nose to do it.
Beware of Remote Job Scams Targeting Washington State College Students
I can't go 5 minutes without hearing about another scam that is making this world just a little bit worse. So here I am telling you about a new one going around, targeting college students looking for a remote work job. The scam goes a little something like this:. Posting...
500 acres burned after fish dropped on substation west of Paterson
BENTON COUNTY, Wash.-About 500 acres burned west of Paterson after a fire reportedly started by a fish landing on a substation. Fire crews responded to the area of SR 14 around milepost 157 around 10 a.m. According to Scott Hawley, with Benton County Fire District #6, the fire is believed...
Leavenworth hosts workshop on Residential-to-Condo conversion amid code changes
LEAVENWORTH – The Leavenworth City Council hosted an open workshop, led by Lilith Vespier, Leavenworth’s Community Development Director, at the Festhalle on July 24 to discuss and answer questions regarding the conversion of residential dwellings into condominiums. Leavenworth is adapting its municipal code in response to changes in...
Mayor Lisa Brown honors late Washington Representative and trailblazer
SPOKANE, Wash. – Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown ordered flags to be flown at half-staff Tuesday to honor former Washington State Representative Georgette Valle. The order coincides with a request from Governor Jay Inslee’s office to honor the late representative, who served in the Legislature over a span of four decades.
Proposed toll rates for new bistate bridge advance to state commissions
(The Center Square) – A subcommittee for the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program to construct a new Interstate 5 Bridge across the Columbia River from Vancouver to Portland has adopted recommended tolling scenarios for consideration by the Washington and Oregon Transportation Commissions. The four scenarios unanimously adopted by the Bi-state...
UPDATE: Excessive Heat Warning In Effect For PNW: 107° By Friday
The National Weather Service in Pendleton has issued an Excessive Heat Warning through 8 pm Friday. Dangerously HOT conditions with temps ranging from 102°-108° are expected. I NEVER turned off the air conditioner from the last round of extreme heat. As temperatures cooled off just this past last...
Election 2024: Four vying for 23rd District House position held by Nance
Current 23rd District state Rep. Greg Nance, a Democrat, is facing three opponents — Democrat John Gibbons, Republican Jamie Miles, and Democrat Brynn Felix. Nance was appointed to Position 2 in Washington's 23rd Legislative District in 2023, following then state Rep. Drew Hanson's appointment to the vacant state senator position. Neither Gibbons, a pediatric dentist, nor Miles, a pain management and addiction medicine specialist, have previously held elected office. Felix, who serves as general counsel for...
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