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Prisoners still routinely isolated in WA, despite efforts to cut solitary confinement
Washington’s Department of Corrections pledged to end solitary confinement as a punishment in 2021 — but isolation is still widely used across state prisons for what the agency calls “administrative” purposes. That’s according to a 400-page June report from the Office of the Corrections Ombuds, the independent investigations office for the Department of Corrections. The […]
“Mommy is in the trees”: Surviving Toddler’s Words Still Haunt Washington
Just two weeks before Christmas, 1985, a young toddler is found wandering alone outside a Kmart in western Washington. Her parents couldn't be found anywhere. A few days later, the young girl - named Crystal - was reunited with her grandmother. There was only one clue that Crystal could offer to the location of her missing parents:
New Idaho law prevents school districts from providing Band-Aids and more without parent consent
Spokane’s Prohibition Gastropub to close its doors at end of August
SPOKANE, Wash. — Prohibition Gastropub, a local bar and grill, has announced that it will close its doors at the end of the month. In a Facebook post on Aug.14, the restaurant revealed that it will shut down at the end of August. The post explained that business declined...
Tri-Cities Airport Parking Now Cashless and With a Slight Price Increase
It wasn't too long ago that Yakima's airport updated it's parking lot payment and now Tri-Cities has changed theirs slightly but just enough that it may cause some issues, especially those who prefer to pay with cash. The Tri-Cities Airport (PSC) has updated its parking lot so it's now completely...
Senior survives on $1,800 Social Security
Ann Miller, 78, starts her day around 6 a.m. with an early walk. Living alone with her French Briard rescue dog, Lizzy Rocket, in a lofted apartment over a hay barn, Miller’s modest routine includes scanning the local newspaper for grocery coupons and managing her limited budget. Miller survives on a monthly Social Security income of $1,800.
MLSD, Teachers Association reach tentative agreement
Aug. 15—MOSES LAKE — Members of the union representing Moses Lake School District teachers will vote Aug. 20 on a tentative agreement with the district. Depending on the outcome of the teachers' vote, the agreement could be considered by the Moses Lake School Board at its Aug. 22 meeting. District superintendent Carol Lewis said the board would have the option of delaying its vote since ...
Mabton mayor facing second recall petition containing new allegations
Gonzaga’s Dusty Stromer, Braden Huff set for greater roles as sophomores: ‘They’re big pillars in what we’re doing’
Assistant coach Brian Michaelson called Gonzaga’s rising sophomores ‘the guys that are gonna carry this program forward’ once this year’s senior class departs
NY weather: Air quality alert issued for New York Saturday
An air quality alert was issued on Friday at 10:28 a.m. in effect until Saturday at midnight for Herkimer, Hamilton, Fulton, Montgomery, Saratoga, Warren, Washington, Schoharie, Schenectady, Albany, Rensselaer, Greene and Columbia counties. "The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation at Albany has issued a Air Quality Health Advisory...
Manito Park named best public park in Washington by HGTV
SPOKANE, Wash. — Manito Park has been named Washington state's best public park by HGTV. In a list of each state's top public parks, HGTV says Spokane's Manito Park is perfect for every season. "In autumn, the leaves on the trees turn gold, crimson and orange, while pristine snow...
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