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OSPI candidates weigh in on school choice
(The Center Square) – A few days after The Seattle Times editorial board came out against school choice, or vouchers, that give families access to education funding, people – including the two candidates for superintendent of public instruction – are weighing in. Live Finne, director of the Center for Education at the Washington Policy Center, was sharply critical of The Seattle Times piece and its contention that "private or religious schools could pick the top tier students and athletes and leave the others in public...
NOAA Predicts: Drenching Rain for Washington This Fall
If you're anything like me, this time of year I feel mixed emotions. I'm excited for slightly cooler temperatures. I love Fall colors but, I will mourn the passing of Summer. I love being outdoors, riding my horse, hiking, camping, and sitting on my back patio. Cold wet weather is...
Rebates on the way for farmers who paid fuel surcharges under WA climate law
Farmers who believe they paid unfair fuel surcharges under the state’s cap-and-trade program can soon apply for a rebate from the state. Next week, Washington’s Department of Licensing will launch an online application for agricultural fuel users who may have been overcharged. People can apply starting Monday. Fuel used in the farm industry is supposed […]
IRONMAN 70.3 Washington Tri-Cities: Bike route to impact traffic in West Richland
RICHLAND, Wash.-IRONMAN 70.3 Washington Tri-Cities is one month away and the City of West Richland is advising residents to be ready for some road closures. Part of the the 56-mile bike course of the race will go through West Richland necessitating some traffic delays, detours and road closures on Sept. 22.
Walla Walla Police respond to high school area after report of a man with a gun
WALLA WALLA, Wash. - Officers with the Walla Walla Police Department responded Friday morning to a report of a man seen with a gun walking in the area of Walla Walla High School.
Hello Kitty Cafe Truck stopping in Spokane on August 24
SPOKANE, Wash. — Hello Kitty lovers can get excited!. The truck will be open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the River Park Square's South Mall Entrance. The Cafe Truck's menu includes different sets of macarons and other sweet treats to eat, all ranging from $14 to $18. There will also be several 50th Anniversary merchandise options available, from pin sets to glass mugs, which range in price from $15 to $70.
Yakima Man Returns to Bear Hunting After Cougar Attack
A Yakima man who was almost killed after being charged by a cougar in the Rimrock Lake area last year is back in the forest bear hunting. 25-year-old Tryston Ladwig was bear hunting on an early Saturday morning last year when he suddenly heard a loud roar and saw a cougar charging at him from 10-feet away.
Alaska Airlines Pilot Who Faces Attempted Murder Charges After Trying To Crash Plane While High On Mushrooms Claims He’s A ‘Better’ Person Now
An off-duty pilot is facing multiple charges, including attempted murder, after trying to disable an Alaska Airlines flight’s engines mid-air in October 2023. The incident has raised concerns about pilot screening and mental health in the aviation industry. Joseph Emerson, 44, of California, was arrested after the flight from...
Moses Lake Boys & Girls Clubs at Risk of Drastically Scaling Back Operations Due to New School District Fees
MOSES LAKE – The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Columbia Basin, a vital resource for hundreds of low-income and at-risk youth in the Moses Lake community, may be forced to drastically scale back its operations due to a new facility use fee schedule proposed by the Moses Lake School District.
Rapidly Spreading Stayman Fire Prompts State Fire Assistance Near Chelan, Washington
The Stayman Fire, which ignited on Tuesday afternoon near the City of Chelan in Chelan County, has prompted state fire assistance. The blaze, rapidly expanding to an estimated 1,000 acres, poses an immediate threat to homes, critical infrastructure, and agricultural lands. As local firefighters battle to establish control, Washington State Patrol Chief John Batiste sanctioned state firefight resources on Tuesday at 5:00 p.m., responding to a call for aid from Chief Brandon Asher of Chelan County Fire District 7.
Port Authority selects contractor for Phase 1 of Malaga Cooling Water Disposal Facility
EAST WENATCHEE — The Chelan-Douglas Regional Port Authority board of directors has awarded the contract for Phase 1 of the Malaga Cooling Water Disposal Facility, at the East Wenatchee Microsoft campus, to KRCI Construction for $2.7 million. CDRPA opened for contractor bids in July with a bid deadline of...
Jake Dickert says Tai Faavae dismissed from WSU program, Carlos Hernandez has return timetable
PULLMAN -- Jake Dickert had plenty of updates after practice on Thursday, the first Washington State practice of the fall to be considered in-season and closed to media. Cougfan.com noticed, however, that linebacker Tai Faavae was no longer listed on the roster and Dickert provided an update on his status.
Experts: Rattlesnake Ridge Slide Slowing Despite Local Worries
If you've been driving near the Rattlesnake Ridge landslide in Union Gap it may look like it's getting worse but the experts disagree. WHILE IT MAY LOOK LIKE IT'S GETTING WORSE EXPERTS SAY IT'S SLOWING. Officials say the pace of the Rattlesnake Ridge landslide near Union Gap is continuing to...
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