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Civil rights lawsuit filed against Washington landlord
PEORIA, Ill. – A Washington landlord is accused of sexually harassing female tenants and housing applicants. The U.S. Justice Department outlined the charges against Michael DeWitte in a civil rights lawsuit filed in Federal Court in Peoria. The lawsuit alleges that since at least 2002 DeWitte subjected female tenants...
WA Dept of Ag Issues Japanese Beetle Alert for Tri-Cities Area
A new alert has been issued for the Lower Columbia Basin and Tri-Cities area by the WA State Department of Ag. Japanese Beetles have been found in larger numbers. Japanese Beetles are greenish-copper-colored insects that do not have any main predators in the US, and they're known to eat and destroy just about any plant.
Crews save homes from threatening fire off I-90 in Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE — On the evening of July 17, the Moses Lake Fire Department (MLFD) responded to an urgent call regarding an outside fire on West Sandy Street. At approximately 9:20 pm, the fire was reported as a potential threat to nearby structures. The situation quickly mobilized the fire department, with the first crew arriving on the scene at 9:30 pm.
Exhausted Fire Crews Watch As Washington Burns
The Pioneer Fire in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest has now expanded to 25,688 acres, 14% contained. Firefighters have been working diligently to protect the community of Stehekin through strategic firing operations. These controlled burns, conducted about 8 miles southeast of Stehekin, have created a buffer zone by removing dry and dead ground fuels.
Two Suspects Arrested in Connection With Overdose Deaths in North Idaho
HAUSER LAKE – On Wednesday, the Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO) responded to two separate overdose incidents that resulted in the deaths of two young men. At approximately 7:19 AM, deputies were dispatched to the 1800 block of W. Lake Street in Hauser Lake, Idaho, where a 20-year-old male was found deceased from a likely Fentanyl overdose. About three hours later, KCSO units responded to the 1700 block of Cecil Road, where a 24-year-old male was also found deceased, suspected of a Fentanyl overdose.
Spokane International Airport to close primary runway, expects increased air traffic over South Hill
SPOKANE, Wash. — Spokane International Airport announced that the primary runway will be closed for maintenance from July 22 to July 26. During this closure, departing and arriving flights will use the secondary runway, which will result in a temporary increase in air traffic over residential areas. South Hill...
Moses Lake Man Sentenced for Arson Related to Drug Debt
MOSES LAKE - David Alexander Maybee, 25, of Moses Lake, Washington, has been sentenced to 60 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release after pleading guilty to Malicious Destruction of Property by Fire. United States District Judge Thomas O. Rice handed down the sentence. According to court...
WSU's David Riley to face former team EWU and Dan Monson in Spokane this November
SPOKANE, Wash. – This November in Spokane, Washington State men's basketball head coach David Riley and the Cougars will face Riley’s former team, the Eastern Washington Eagles, now led by former Gonzaga head coach Dan Monson. The Cougars and the Eagles will meet in the Spokane Arena on...
Slow population growth, early retirements impact in Oregon
A new report from the Oregon Employment Department illustrates the impact of slow population growth and increasing retirements in the state. The youngest members of the large Baby Boom Generation, born between 1946 and 1964, turn 60 years old in 2024. Workers in this age group have been, and are expected to continue, shifting into retirement and taking their skills and experience with them. ...
A Portland State University study upends assumptions about Measure 110 impacts
A Portland State University report about the impact of Measure 110 challenges assumptions about law enforcement and the role police officers play as they interact with people with a drug addiction. A key takeaway: Police officers can only reach so many people — even with the power to search and arrest them. The report coincides with preparation by Oregon counties to launch new drug addiction treatment programs as part of...
Oregon's iconic Ka-Nee-Ta Hot Springs Resort celebrates grand reopening this week
WARM SPRINGS, Ore. — After extensive renovations and hard work, the Kah-Nee-Ta Resort is reopening this week and Warm Springs - and visitors can finally experience the hot springs, swimming pool, authentic cultural experiences, Tribal food cart, and more!. The original iteration of the famous Warm Springs resort shuttered...
Local commissioned into US Air Force
Cooper Johnson, a 2020 graduate of Condon High School, has graduated from Oregon State University. Over the last 4 years, while attending college in Corvallis, he also participated in the Air Force Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC). This spring, he graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and...
Montana's largest nursing home prepares to close following patient safety violations
This story was originally published by Montana Free Press at montanafreepress.org. The state’s largest nursing home plans to close its doors weeks after being terminated from the federal Medicare and Medicaid program after “a history of serious quality issues” and violations for deficient patient care. In a...
National fire risk elevated to highest level earlier than expected amid fires in Washington and Idaho
The National Interagency Fire Center announced that wildfire risk has pushed national resources to the highest preparedness level, trending earlier than the two previous years. The NIFC is the nation’s center for wildland fires, and it operates on five levels of preparedness based on the risk of fires. Levels depend...
Oregon Gov. Kotek suggests $515 million budget increase for K-12 schools
The governor explained the increase would go into effect for the 2025-2027 biennium and support the current service level — which determines how much money the state needs to maintain its authorized education programs.
This Nonprofit Gives Free Laptops To K-12 Kids In ID, UT, OR, & WA…No Strings Attached
CFK: bridging the digital gap for kids in ID, UT, WA & OR. Wouldn't it be amazing if every kid had the laptop they needed for school regardless of their family's income? Computers for Kids sure thinks so! Computers for Kids, Inc. (CFK) is a Pacific Northwest nonprofit based in Boise bridging the digital gap for kids in Idaho, Utah Washington, and Oregon.
VA secretary: Making progress on better care for vets
Veterans' Affairs Secretary Denis McDonough says his agency is making progress on reducing the rate of veterans’ suicides and improving care for veterans. But speaking with reporters after a keynote address at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, McDonough said the more than 2,400 mental health professionals and veterans’ service advocates acknowledge there’s more to be done. “It is not a mistake that we are doing this conference in Oregon,”...
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