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New apple created in Washington will be named next week
When a contest was announced to name the new apple created by Washington State University, it created a media frenzy. News of the competition to name the apple — currently known as WA 64 — was picked up by major news outlets across the country in a matter of hours.
Northwest tribes receive millions in federal funding to build new housing
Tribes in Idaho, Oregon and Washington are building new tribal housing with grant funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. “There was a total of $150 million nationwide, of which we had four awardees in the Northwest totaling about $12 million dollars,” said Tom Carney, the administrator for the HUD Northwest office of Native American programs.
Early road slate continues in South Dakota
CHENEY, Wash. — The road trip continues. After a 1-1 road split and a win over the Kennesaw State Owls, Eastern Washington women's soccer will continue their four game road trip this weekend. The Eagles face off against South Dakota Sunday, Aug. 25th at 11 am. Eastern will finish...
SR 20/North Cascades Highway reopens following fire, mudslide closures
A portion of State Route 20 (SR 20)/North Cascades Highway closed since Aug. 4 due to area wildfires and a major mudslide reopened Thursday afternoon, the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) reported in a press release and on social media. The roadway was closed between Granite Creek and Easy...
Heavy police presence in downtown Spokane due to crash
SPOKANE, Wash. - The Spokane Police Department are investigating a crash in downtown Spokane near Lincoln Street and 3rd Avenue. Updated Aug. 23 at 6 a.m. - A crash in downtown Spokane is being investigated by police after a victim in the crash reported a brake malfunction. The Spokane Police...
Cox appointed interim Soap Lake City Administrator
Aug. 23—SOAP LAKE — Peter Sharp ran his first regular Soap Lake City Council meeting as the Mayor Pro Tempore after former Mayor Allen DuPuy resigned earlier this month. There were 23 people in attendance outside of the council, police, fire department and public officials. Sharp was elected to the role after Leslie Taylor stepped down at last week's meeting, citing that she had spent too many ...
WSP investigating deadly motorcycle crash on westbound I-90 at Division Street
SPOKANE, Wash. — One person was killed in a motorcycle crash in Spokane Friday night. According to Washington State Patrol, the crash happened on westbound I-90 at Division Street. WSP said the eastbound I-90 Division exit is closed as crews investigate the area. As of now, WSP said it...
Actual facts fail to change minds once people are exposed to misinformation
SPOKANE, Wash. – In the age of social media and instant information, misinformation spreads faster than ever before. A new study published in the Journal of Research in Science Teaching reveals a startling finding: when people are exposed to misinformation first, simply presenting them with the actual facts afterward may be the least effective way to change their minds.
How Washington residents can get $200 toward their electric bills
Editors’ note: Additional context and perspective about the grant program providing the rebates to utility customers have been included to accompany an earlier version of this story. Washington residents can make money this month with just the tap on the phone screen or a click of the mouse. The...
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