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NBA Summer League: Update on former Gonzaga Bulldogs and Washington State Cougars competing
LAS VEGAS, Nev. — There are only a couple games left in the NBA's annual Summer League in Las Vegas. Throughout this past week, we have seen multiple former Gonzaga Bulldogs and Washington State Cougars show off their skills on the court and prove that they deserve a spot in the league.
9,180 Idaho grads will receive Launch grants
BOISE - The final numbers on Idaho Launch are in — and 9,180 high school graduates will receive grants this year. State officials have made their final awards for the first-year program, which provides high school graduates with up to $8,000 for college or workforce training aligned with in-demand careers.
Lewis County Sheriff’s Office searching for missing 17-year-old
LEWISTON, Idaho – The Lewis County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a missing 17-year-old girl. According to the sheriff’s office, Michealle Debord was last seen at around 10:30 a.m. on Thursday leaving her home to go to a friend’s house. “It is possible that she was...
Idaho’s Dangerous Scorching Temperatures Continue
Remember when our June temperatures were unseasonably low? Do you remember when it was raining? It's been years since we've had a break from temperatures that aren't in the triple digits. The last time we had a summer like this was several years ago. Unlike other parts of the country,...
Alligator sighting in Washington State prompts investigation
**UPDATE: As reported Saturday afternoon by KIRO 7, the reptile in question turned out to be an exotic tegu lizard that recently escaped from its owner. Alligators are not native to Washington State and could not establish a population in the region because of its cool climate. But somewhere in Snohomish County, a very large gator is on the prowl. “Granite Falls Deputies are investigating the sighting of a 10’ alligator near the 9400 block of Ray Grade Rd.,” the Snohomish County Sheriff announced late Friday via X. “The reptile was last seen south of Ray Grade Rd. toward the Pilchuck River.” A...
Working relationship: Transparency key to successful H2A recruitment at Stemilt
WENATCHEE — Like many other businesses, the tree fruit industry is faced with the challenge of recruiting and retaining a quality workforce. The owners of Stemilt say that in their experience transparency is an important component of both finding and keeping good workers. Stemilt is among the growers in...
Look out for dangerously hot temperatures across the region on Sunday, 100-112 degrees
Sunday will be the hottest day of the weekend and week ahead across the Inland Northwest, with temperatures ranging between 100 and 110 degrees. Spokane's forecast high on Sunday is sitting around 105 degrees, with Coeur d'Alene following close behind at 103. Down south, Lewiston will be reaching even more dangerously hot conditions with a daytime of 112 expected in the LC Valley. Overnight low temperatures will mostly range between the 60s and 70s across the region.
‘Endangered’ status to remain in effect for WA wolves
A sharply-divided state panel on Friday retained strict protections for gray wolves in Washington, concluding their status under the state’s endangered species law should not change despite signs of a growing population. In a pair of 5-4 votes, the Washington State Fish and Wildlife Commission rejected downlisting wolves from “endangered” to either “threatened” or “sensitive,” […] The post ‘Endangered’ status to remain in effect for WA wolves appeared first on Utah News Dispatch.
Washington State Ranks Among Highest in Recreational Boating Fatalities
A new study reveals the dangers of recreational boating and just how deadly boating accidents are in some states. More people are enjoying boating with a 36% increase in annual economic activity in the industry since 2018, according to the National Marine Manufacturers Association. The most dangerous states for recreational...
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