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Women’s Economic Empowerment campaign launches in Eastern Washington
SPOKANE, Wash. — The Washington State Women’s Commission (WSWC) is bringing the “Activate 3.8: The Pay Equity Tour” to Spokane on Saturday, July 27. The campaign works to close the wage gap through policy change, industry partnerships and connecting young women to high-paying careers. WSWC was...
One Washington voter picks between 28 candidates for governor
About 14% of Washington voters remain undecided about who they’re supporting in the upcoming race for governor. And they have a lot to choose from. More than two dozen candidates have thrown their hat into the race.
Senate Republican 'blindsided' by removal and ordered return of Green Hill School inmates
The lead Republican on the state Senate committee that oversees Washington’s correctional system says he felt “blindsided” by the removal — and ordered return — of 43
“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:
Why WA school budgets are getting tighter, and what can be done about it
Talk about a thankless job. In Washington state, school district budgeting has suddenly become much more difficult. After more than a decade of strong revenue growth, districts are facing deficits. In 2013, the average expenditure per student in Washington was $9,600. Since then, the legislature has steadily increased funding for schools. Then came federal pandemic relief funds. In this last school year, Washington schools averaged over $18,000 per student. That’s an 89% increase (far outpacing inflation at 32%).
WA ferry workers face escalating ‘abuse’ from angry riders
SEATTLE - On Wednesday morning, authorities were called to handle an irate passenger aboard a ferry sailing on the Bainbridge route. This incident comes on the heels of an apology from Washington State Ferries leadership to ferry workers following a surge in "abuse" from angry passengers, as tensions on routes across Puget Sound escalate. A memo penned by Assistant Secretary Steve Nevey acknowledged the hardships endured by frontline workers.
Firefighters Battle Against 2 Growing Fires With Hazy Conditions
Firefighters continue the battle today against two big fires burning in the area as they anticipate more gusty winds and hot dry conditions. Highway 12 remains closed from the top of White Pass to Oak Creek as firefighters try and get a handle on the Rimrock/Retreat Fire started Tuesday afternoon on private property in the Rimrock Retreat/Trout Lodge area. The blaze then spread into the forest with the blaze now burning more than 8,000 acres. US Highway 12 remains closed because of downed power lines, trees, and boulders. All evacuation notices remain in place and there's no estimated time when Highway 12 will reopen.
WA Fish & Wildlife Says, “Don’t Float The Icicle”
The Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife and the Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery are recommending people no longer float the waters of Icicle Creek. The agencies say water levels in the creek have reached their summertime lows, which means inner tubing the creek will take a long time and include sections where walking would be necessary.
Less than half of WA families who qualify for new tax credit are applying
(The Center Square) – Washington state officials say they are on track to meet the goal of having 50% of eligible families applying for and receiving a tax credit for moderate- and low-income families by this time next year. The Working Families Tax Credit is an annual tax refund for Washington residents worth up to […]
Officials meet for opening of salmon, steelhead habitat above Cle Elum Dam
TOPPENISH, Wash. - State, local and Tribal leaders met with U.S. Department of the Interior Secretary Deb Haaland at the Cle Elum Dam on Wed., July 24 to celebrate the opening of nearly 30 miles of habitat for salmon and steelhead populations. The Cle Elum Fish Passage Project began in...
Firefighters Battle Wind Driven Wildfire West of Clarkston
CLARKSTON - Another wildland fire broke out in Asotin County on Wednesday afternoon. Firefighters were dispatched to the scene, about 6 miles west of Clarkston, just after 2 p.m. According to Asotin County Fire District #1, when fire crews arrived they found about a 50 acre, wind driven fire moving...
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