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New Wenatchee Planned Parenthood location responds to greater amount of abortions in Washington
WENATCHEE, Wash. – Supporters gathered to celebrate the opening of the new Planned Parenthood health center in Wenatchee last week. According to Planned Parenthood of Greater Washington and Northern Idaho (PPGWNI), the center replaces a smaller building that had fewer facilities. In a 2023 statement anticipating the soft opening...
Two former Central Washington University professors accused of a hate crime
ELLENSBURG-Two former professors at Central Washington University have been accused of a hate crime towards a black colleague. Prosecutors say that Hal Ott and Brent Hages were distributing papers with explicit pictures of their colleague in order to humiliate him into leaving, according to court documents. A former student of Ott says that the professor expressed animosity toward the black professor. The pictures were distributed in January of 2022.
Idaho LAUNCH Final Awards Headed to Idaho High School Seniors
BOISE – Governor Brad Little announced today that 9,180 Idaho students will receive a final award for Idaho LAUNCH, the state’s expanded grant program designed to provide new opportunities for graduating high school seniors to pursue in-demand careers. Idaho LAUNCH offers graduating high school seniors grants covering 80...
Community Foundation of NCW awards $100,000 grant to Methow Trails
OKANOGAN COUNTY — The Community Foundation of North Central Washington, a local nonprofit, has awarded $100,000 from the 2024 Methow Valley Game Changer Grant to Methow Trails, a nonprofit ski complex. The MVF Game Changer Grant provides funding opportunities to help nonprofit organizations collaborate to take work to the...
At Washington universities, enrollment questions persist
Last year, Eastern Washington University unveiled plans to revamp campus housing. One residence hall, Morrison, was demolished last summer; another, Dryden, is slated for the same fate this winter. Both will soon have newer buildings in their footprints. Even then, one of the newest halls, Brewster, has been unused for several years, according to the school.
WA company aims to bridge healthcare gap in rural areas
LEAVENWORTH – Dopl Technologies is on a mission to improve healthcare access in rural underserved areas of Washington state and beyond. The Bothell-based software company provides diagnostic imaging through collaborations with Cascade Medical in Leavenworth and other rural medical centers in the state. The company was founded in 2022...
WA officials propose focus on America's shortcomings for its upcoming 250th birthday
(The Center Square) – Planners of Washington state's participation in a national celebration of the 250th anniversary of America's founding want to put heavy emphasis on some of the country's darker history, including underrepresented voices. Members of Washington's America250 committee met to get an update on plans for the semiquincentennial celebration of the founding of the country to take place July 4, 2026, commemorating and celebrating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. ...
Country star Walker Hayes announces tour stop in Spokane this September
SPOKANE, Wash. — Spokane is fancy like Applebee’s on a date night! Grammy-nominated country star Walker Hayes is bringing his The Same Drunk Tour to BECU Live at Northern Quest!. The “Fancy Like” and “You Broke Up With Me” singer will take the stage in Spokane on Friday,...
Yakima and Sunnyside councils choose new city managers on same night
YAKIMA COUNTY, WA-- Since removing their previous city managers at the beginning of 2024, Yakima and Sunnyside city councils have walked along similar paths when it comes to searching for a new one. Both meeting with their candidates in July and waiting until this week to announce their picks. Between...
Excessive heat in the triple digits for the Yakima and Kittitas Valleys
Excessive Heat Warning for the Yakima and Kittitas Valleys from noon Tuesday to 10 PM Thursday…. Stay hydrated, wear sunscreen and find cover from the sun when possible. Heat Advisory for Eastern Washington into Northern Oregon from noon Tuesday to 10 PM Wednesday…. High temps expected are 95-105°. Moderate risk...
Fish and Wildlife Director Declines Lethal Removal of Wolves in Asotin County Following Recent Livestock Attacks
ASOTIN - Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Director Kelly Susewind has rejected the option of lethal removal of a wolf or wolves from the Couse wolf pack in southeast Washington, in response to repeated attacks of cattle in Asotin County. A WDFW statement says Susewind's decision is consistent with...
Developer proposes 300 homes at Vista Field
A proposal to build about 300 homes in Vista Field over multiple phases has received the initial green light from Port of Kennewick commissioners – perhaps the biggest milestone yet in the effort to transform the former airport into a vibrant regional town center. The proposal by the newly...
Hot Mess Burgers & Fries owner blazes a trail
Cara Nokes has a lot to be proud of, from a big, loving family to a wildly popular food truck – one that continues to grow and gain fans in the Tri-Cities and beyond. The classically trained chef and co-owner of Hot Mess Burgers & Fries, a mainstay in downtown Kennewick, also now is living as her authentic self.
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