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Marriage to a Coug brought WSU assistant Donald Brady to Pullman
ALL ROADS LEAD to Pullman. Just ask Washington State assistant basketball coach Donald Brady. Born and raised in the Palm Springs area, Brady tells Cougfan.com he met his wife back in the mid-2000's while she was still a college student. "My wife is from Washington, she's a Coug, actually," Brady...
Grangeville man Dies After Crash Near White Bird
WHITE BIRD - A Grangeville man has died after a Tuesday evening rollover crash in rural Idaho County. According to police, just past 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, troopers responded to a single vehicle crash 13 miles west of Whitebird Grade, on Deer Creek Road. The investigation revealed that a Ford...
Summer EBT is available for a limited time, thousands of families may be eligible but must apply
Having enough to eat is crucial for good health and well-being. Yet hunger is a persistent problem across the country and here in Oregon. Feeding America reports that 1 in 6 children in Oregon face hunger. To help children get the food they need to thrive, the Oregon State Legislature approved the Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) and the Oregon Department of Education (ODE) to offer Summer EBT this year. With support from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service (FNS),...
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.
Oregon fugitive who escaped from prison work crew 30 years ago caught living under alias in Georgia, feds say
An Oregon fugitive who escaped from a prison work crew 30 years ago was arrested in Georgia, where he was found at an apartment complex living under a stolen identity for more than a decade, according to federal authorities. Steven Craig Johnson, now 70, was arrested about 2 p.m. Tuesday...
Statement released on managing invasive barred owls to protect at-risk spotted owls
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is announcing its final environmental impact statement analyzing proposed barred owl management alternatives to protect northern and California spotted owls in Washington, Oregon and California from invasive barred owls. The Service’s preferred alternative is the implementation of a proposed Barred Owl Management Strategy, which would result in the annual removal of less than one-half of 1% of the current North American barred owl population. Northern spotted owl populations are rapidly declining due to competition with invasive barred owls and...
Volleyball Earns Tenth Consecutive AVCA Team Academic Award
LA GRANDE, Ore. - The American Volleyball Coaches Association named its list of 2024-23 Team Academic Awards on Wednesday, with Eastern Oregon Volleyball qualifying for the recognition. A record number of volleyball programs have earned the AVCA Team Academic Award sponsored by INTENT. More than 1,400 collegiate and high school...
New owner of Portland Tribune, other Oregon newspapers lays off some staff
The new owner of the Portland Tribune and roughly 20 other Oregon newspapers on Tuesday laid off an unknown number of employees, including in its newsrooms. Carpenter Media Group, which owns 180 publications in the U.S. and Canada, purchased the publications from their local owner, Robert Pamplin Jr., last month. Tuesday’s layoffs, which were confirmed by two sources with direct knowledge of the cuts, include longtime statehouse reporter Peter Wong.
City of Pullman addresses water discoloration and pressure issues after main replacement
The city of Pullman is addressing water issues reported by residents. The city says The Military Hill resurfacing project replaced a water main on Hall Dr. recently. Some residents reported reduced water pressure and impact on their service. Other residents reported water discoloration. The city of Pullman says the discoloration...
160-Pound Dog Carried Down Oregon Mountain by Firefighters
On July 14, a 160-pound dog was safely carried down Saddle Mountain in Oregon. Firefighters rescued the canine after he injured his paw while on a hike with his pet parents. Following the incident, officials have advised owners to ensure their pups have booties to avoid similar accidents involving sharp wiring laid down for stability […] The post 160-Pound Dog Carried Down Oregon Mountain by Firefighters appeared first on DogTime.
Oregon’s LGBTQ Vandalism Soars During Pride Month
Law enforcement officials are treating the act of vandalism as a potential hate crime. This week in Newberg, Oregon, a Pride flag was shot with a pellet gun shortly after being displayed in the window of a local library. Investigation Is Ongoing. Police have chimed in to say that they...
Rep. Jayapal speaks about Trump assassination attempt during Seattle town hall
SEATTLE — For the first time since the assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump, Washington state Democratic Rep. Pramila Jayapal addressed the incident during a town hall meeting with her constituents Tuesday. Speaking before a crowd of approximately 100 people at the Queen Anne Community Center, Jayapal said...
Race Your Way Around Central Oregon
For this year's Summer Health and Fitness issue, we've compiled a roundup of race events happening through the end of summer. From 5K fun runs, to full trail running marathons to mountain bike races, a diverse assortment of outdoor events are happening in Central Oregon. The Horner Cycling Foundation four-week...
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