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Stay Out of Drug Areas Ordinance Passed
(YAKIMA) - The Yakima City Council passed the stay out of drug areas ordinance at Tuesday’s council meeting. The stay out of drug areas are two zones around North 1st Street and South Naches Avenue. With this ordinance municipal court judges can ban people facing drug charges from visiting these areas as a condition around pre-trial release or after the conviction. Although some members of the community shared their concerns about the ordinance at the meeting.
Pet Exposed to Rabid Bat in East Wenatchee
The Chelan-Douglas Health District (CDHD) confirms a bat that came in contact with a pet in East Wenatchee has tested positive for rabies this week by the Washington State Public Health Lab. The Health District says the exposure to the bat was limited to a pet and no human contact...
Chelan County Hosting Series Of Grizzly Bear Meetings
Now that the reintroduction of grizzly bears to the North Cascades is inevitable, local communities are taking measures to prepare for the potential impacts of their presence. Next month, Chelan County will hold a series of public meetings regarding the reintroduction of grizzly bears. Commissioner Kevin Overbay says the gatherings...
2024 Convention for Jehovah’s Witnesses is back in Kennewick
KENNEWICK, Wash. — The 2024 Convention for Jehovah’s Witnesses is happening from Aug. 23 to 25 at the Toyota Center in Kennewick. This is the third three-day convention this summer, out of four planned. The next one is happening next weekend, Aug. 30 to Sept. 1.
Stan’s Merry Mart to cease firearm sales in July 2025
WENATCHEE — Stan’s Merry Mart has made the decision to end firearm sales due to the expensive store renovations required to abide by House Bill 2118. HB 2118 passed in March and was sponsored by State Rep. Amy Wallen. “It’s about keeping firearms safe; the inventory safe. It’s...
'Extensive damage' at Kitsap County construction site to cost millions
KITSAP COUNTY - The Kitsap County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO) has launched an investigation following "extensive damage" to a construction site on Newberry Hill Road and Sesame Street NW in Silverdale. According to a KCSO post on X Friday, the damage occurred after an unknown individual or individuals gained access...
Cheney Education Association, Cheney School District reach tentative agreement
CHENEY, Wash. — and the Cheney School District (CSD) have reached a tentative agreement, the organizations announced tonight. In the Facebook post are invited to a general membership meeting on Monday, Aug. 26, at 1 p.m. at Cheney High School. During this meeting, members will have the opportunity to review the details of the tentative agreement and participate in a ratification vote.
Boise State’s Quarterback Dilemma: Madsen Vs Nelson
As we approach the college football season kickoff, Boise State Head Football Coach Spencer Danielson has announced that Maddux Madsen will be the team's starting quarterback. Many fans have taken to social media to express their belief that Malachi Nelson should be the team's starter. Mr. Nelson chose to transfer...
Farm-to-fun: Larry Schaapman to lead Cruisin' the Crops Tour
QUINCY — For more than five years, Larry Schaapman of Integrity Ag Incorporated has taken Farmer-Consumer Awareness Day attendees on a bus tour of local farms for a FCAD event called Cruisin’ the Crops Tour. Busses load at 11:30 a.m. and leave at 11:45 a.m. on Sept. 14...
Jaw-Dropping Report Names One Idaho College “Worst In America”
There are many reasons to distrust the standard US News & World Report rankings of the Best Colleges In America. Author Malcolm Gladwell has done plenty of research to prove the lack of fundamental research in the annual report, which seems critical for colleges to be highly ranked. It's no surprise that the top three schools in 2024 are Princeton and MIT, and a tie for third between Harvard and Stanford.
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.
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