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New school year brings changes for WA schools under Biden Title IX Final Rule
(The Center Square) - With the new school year right around the corner, Washington’s 295 public school districts are busy trying to figure out how to comply with the recently implemented Final Rule changes to Title IX, created by the Biden administration. Twenty-six states have, at least for now, blocked the changes, and as previously reported by The Center Square, The Washington Parents Network had planned to file a legal challenge to the Title IX changes, but opted to wait for the 11th Circuit Court...
Washington state ‘increasingly at risk’ for rolling blackouts
(The Center Square) - A proposed battery energy storage system near Goldendale under consideration by the Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council would, if ultimately approved by Gov. Jay Inslee, be able to provide 200,000 homes with electricity for up to four hours. It’s a facility that Washington residents might need if the state is unable to meet future energy demands, which the company behind the project warns is growing more likely. ...
Washington worker fighting to leave state's largest union
(The Center Square) - A Washington state worker trying to opt out of her union, had to get help from a national organization for advice on standing up to leadership. The worker, represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE), demanded her freedom from the union back in April, but was told she was required to continue paying dues until her next “opt-out window” opened in October 2025. Frustrated...
Leaders In Washington State’s Capital City Pass Psychedelics Decriminalization Resolution
Leaders in Washington State’s capital city of Olympia voted unanimously on Tuesday to pass a resolution locally decriminalizing psilocybin and certain other psychedelic plants and fungi. It’s the latest locality in the state to pass such a measure following similar changes in Seattle, Port Townsend and Jefferson County.
WWU students back to build on valley’s sustainability
Annual program partners with variety of local organizations. The Methow Valley gets an infusion of talent each summer as students from Western Washington University (WWU) spend 11 weeks here working on an array of projects that strengthen the community. Eighteen students from WWU in Bellingham are in the valley this...
Springdale’s New Splash Pad a Big Hit in the Heat!!
Springdale’s Park has added yet another fun activity for all and it has been a welcome addition during recent 100-degree days. A new large splash pad offers 12 tall fountains dancing up with ‘flower blossoms’ spouting falls overhead. Several different variations of water fountain settings entertain and delight children and adults alike. When activated, a touch sensor runs for 5 minutes and then turns off to conserve water; but the kids love to hit the on switch often on hot summer days.
THIS YEAR’S TASTE BIGGER THAN EVER
A record twelve taste providers have signed on for Chewelah Arts Guild’s Taste of Chewelah, scheduled for Thursday, September 12, the most since the event began in 2015. In addition to food bites, served from 4:30 to 7:00 p.m., the gala event will include live music (including crowd favorites) and art exhibits in the restaurants and at Trail’s End Gallery.
Zags Fall in Season Opener at Utah 2-1
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah. – Gonzaga women's soccer opened the 2024 season with a 2-1 loss at Utah Thursday. After Katelyn Rigg scored an equalizing goal for the Zags in the 53rd minute, the Utes scored the game-winning goal in the final minute. After a handball was called on...
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