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Quilts of Valor wrap three Nespelem veterans
NESPELEM – A trio of Nespelem veterans are feeling the warmth of appreciation and recognition following a presentation on July 9 by the North Central Quilts of Valor chapter in Tonasket. John Robertson Whitelaw, William Stanley Clark, and James Austin Cunningham were singled out for their military service. Whitelaw,...
Catholic Charities expands affordable housing, aiding central Washington families
Columbia Basin, Wash. — Struggling to find affordable housing? Catholic Charities Housing Services is stepping in by building rental properties and offering equity programs to help families in central Washington secure a home. Stable housing is one of the most critical needs facing families today. With the shortage of...
Critical Fire Danger for PNW: Red Flag Warning in Effect
The National Weather Service in Pendleton has issued a Red Flag Warning and a heat advisory for much of Eastern Washington and the lower Columbia Basin of Oregon. A Red Flag Warning means warm temperatures, extremely low humidities, and stronger winds combine together producing a greater risk of fire danger.
Exhausted Hotshot Fire Crews Watch As Washington Burns
The Pioneer Fire in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest has expanded to 15,757 acres, 14% contained. Firefighters have been working diligently to protect the community of Stehekin through strategic firing operations. These controlled burns, conducted about 8 miles southeast of Stehekin, have created a buffer zone by removing dry and dead ground fuels.
“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:
Washington parent group filing federal challenge to Biden Title IX changes
(The Center Square) – The fight over the Biden administration's rule changes to Title IX, which will allow boys who identify as girls to compete in girls' sports, has inspired a first-of-its-kind federal lawsuit in Washington state. Other states led by Republican governors or attorneys general have succeeded in getting preliminary injunctions to block the new rules. In Washington, where Democrats are firmly in control, the challenge comes from a group of citizen activists. ...
Washington Primary ballots are being mailed out
SPOKANE, Wash. — The 2024 November Election is just a few months away, which means that there are some important dates that you should mark in your calendar to help you plan ahead. Here is a list of dates you need to know for the Primary and General Elections.
Hotter Weather Friday with Heat Advisories, Quieter Conditions but Rising Temperatures
Tonight: There's a chance of isolated showers and storms from 4 PM to 10 PM, particularly in the Washington Columbia Basin and eastern mountains. Confidence is uncertain as moisture and instability are limited, but we'll keep an eye on the situation. Red Flag Warnings are in effect for fire-prone areas in the Basin and the east slopes of the Washington Cascades.
Faced with limited work options, asylum-seekers are starting businesses in Washington state
S Adriana Figueira tries to get her new business off the ground, she’s also navigating the asylum-seeking process. Figueira, who’s from Venezuela, arrived at the southern border of the United States less than a year ago, asking federal officials for asylum from political persecution. Since then, Figueira has...
Study shows link between local newspapers and democracy
WASHINGTON-In June, the League of Women Voters of Washington released a study revealing the connection between local newspapers and democracy. "It is at the local level where so many issues affecting democracy occur," said Mary Coltrane, president of the League of Women Voters of Washington. "Local school boards, city councils, county councils."
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