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Spokane Valley Councilmember Al Merkel: ‘No handcuffs, no charges, no convictions’
(The Center Square) – Spokane Valley Councilmember Al Merkel has been shrouded in controversy since before taking office. Despite this, he’s still attracting more followers and gaining publicity. Supporters praise his unique ideas and willingness to engage the community and push back against the rest of the council,...
Gov. Inslee Urges Cooperation Amid Pioneer Fire
Gov. Jay Inslee has an urgent message for the region. Amid the ongoing distress in Stehekin, Inslee is calling for cooperation and compliance with evacuation orders. "We all know how dangerous the situation is up in Stehekin right now - it's an incredibly dangerous fire," Inslee tells KPQ. "The conditions that the firefighters are facing - the humidity, the dry conditions - it's just an explosive situation."
Here’s Where 12 Big Lots Stores Are Closing in Washington State
Here’s Where 12 Big Lots Stores Are Closing in Washington State. So many retailers are closing these days and sadly a Washington State favorite is closing twelve stores in the PNW. Is Big Lots Closing In Washington State? What Stores Are Closing In WA?. I remember the first time...
Employee cares for lost husky found on Washington State Ferry
WASHINGTON STATE – A ferry worker now had a furry new friend. Washington State Ferries say an employee at a terminal found a husky that was visibly hungry and thirsty at 2 a.m. The employee took care of the pup while the owner was searched for. The husky was...
Audit finds cracks in Washington’s egg inspection program
Washington’s Department of Agriculture failed to complete hundreds of required inspections of egg production and packing facilities in recent years, raising food safety concerns, according to a new state audit. The State Auditor’s Office found the department only completed 11 of the 548 inspections it was required to carry out under state law between July […]
Big Horn Fire at 38% containment, parts of Highway 14 remain closed in Klickitat County
KLICKITAT CO., Wash. - The Big Horn Fire in Klickitat County is now 38% contained and continues to burn about seven miles southeast of Bickleton. The fire was first reported on July 22 and what started the blaze is currently under investigation. The fire as of Saturday, July 27, has burned 49,585 acres.