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Washington on guard for troublesome mussel found in Idaho last year
KENNEWICK - Washington is upping efforts to keep an invasive freshwater mussel from gaining a shell-hold in the state’s rivers and lakes, using tactics ranging from DNA testing to shellfish-sniffing dogs. Quagga mussels can cause major problems as layers of them crust over components of hydroelectric dams and locks,...
Young woman killed in apparent drive-by shooting in North Central Spokane
SPOKANE, Wash. — The Spokane Police Department (SPD) reports a young woman was killed in a shooting around 1:30 a.m. on Sunday, July 7. Spokane Police responded to a call about a possible drive-by shooting near West Courtland Ave. in North Spokane, just west of Emerson Park. When officers...
‘Try harder at what, being a boy?’: Kennewick School Board defends Title IX
KENNEWICK – The Kennewick School Board passed a resolution condemning transgender participation in women’s athletics last week after a Spokane Valley student recently took the state title for the girls’ 400-meter dash. Before becoming a state champion, the student raced with the boys, according to the Independent...
Warning: WA residents Warned to Not Travel to These 19 Locations
Fellow residents of Washington - are you planning on grabbing your passport and leaving for a vacation out of the country?. Before leaving the US, you should consider these important items. Update your will. I suppose it is a good idea always to have an up-to-date will, just in case...
Can Homeless People Be Fined for Sleeping Outside in Washington State?
Can Homeless People Be Fined For Sleeping Outside In Washington State?. Homelessness is a complex issue that affects communities across the United States, and Washington State is no exception. One common question that arises when discussing homelessness is whether or not homeless individuals can be fined for sleeping outside. AP...
'FROZEN' coming this month to Spokane
SPOKANE, Wash. — Disney's FROZEN: The Hit Broadway Musical is coming to Spokane for magical, family-friendly entertainment this July. According to the First Interstate Center, FROZEN: The Hit Broadway Musical will be performed from July 24 to August 4. This family-friendly musical is recommended for anyone ages six and up.
Unauthorized immigrants have been playing a key role in Idaho's economy, report shows
SEATTLE - It's nothing new, but a recent report conducted by the University of Idaho revealed that unauthorized immigrants play an important role in the state's economy, just like all around the United States. Estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau indicate that the overall number of unauthorized immigrants across the country reached 12.2 million in 2007 before declining to 10.5 million in 2021. Out of that number, around 35,000 live in the state of Idaho and work in industries such as agriculture, services and construction.
Lightning sparks Middle Mountain Fire near Inchelium
INCHELIUM, Wash. — According a press release from the Northeast Interagency Incident Management Team, a small, remote fire was sparked by lightning about 13 miles south of Inchelium. At this time there are no evacuations or road closures. The Northeast Agency reports that only timber and rangeland is at...
Court fight tests Washington’s protections for tenants threatened with eviction
When a tenant in Washington faces eviction, it’s possible they can reach a settlement agreement with their landlord that allows them to stay in their home. A state law approved in 2021 bars these agreements from forcing renters to waive certain protections – things like rights to mediation of tenant-landlord disagreements, rent repayment plans, and 14-day eviction notices.
Yonder Cider Co. anticipates August opening for Eastside taproom
CASHMERE – Yonder Cider Co., which picks and presses its apples in Wenatchee, will be opening its first Eastside taproom this August in Side Street Cashmere. “We've been getting requests to open a taproom in Wenatchee from the day we opened, and it made sense for us to open in Seattle first…But we have been searching for a place in this valley for years, and we're so thankful that we found this one,” said Caitlin Braam, Yonder Cider founder and CEO.
Post Falls Police face staffing crunch amid city's growth
POST FALLS — As the city's population swells, the Post Falls Police Department grapples with a severe staffing shortage, forcing officers into grueling 12-hour shifts with no overlap. Officer Ryan Dalke, who juggles multiple roles within the department, has witnessed the strain firsthand. "It's been kind of a downhill...
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