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Labor Department slams Big D Builders for safety negligence in Boise hangar collapse
BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — The Department of Labor has concluded that the construction company that was building a hangar that collapsed at the Boise Airport earlier this year had "Appalling disregard of safety standards." In January of this year, a hangar that was under construction at the Boise Airport...
Bridgeport approves new Law Enforcement Services Agreement
BRIDGEPORT – An agreement that has been in the discussion and negotiation process since late 2023 concluded last week when the city council put its stamp of approval on a new Law Enforcement Services Agreement (LESA) with Douglas County. Mayor Sergio Orozco told the regular meeting of the city...
Spokane County asking voters to increase property taxes for fire services
(The Center Square) – Spokane County voters have just over a week left to cast their ballots for the Aug. 6 Primary Election. From a new governor to five local tax measures, voters will have their say. While state and federal officials usually take up the spotlight, they’re not the only ones on the ballot. Fire services might take the heat this election cycle as several agencies attempt to lift the levy lid over the 1% annual increase allowed by state law. A taxing jurisdiction...
Three-car crash leaves one dead on Ahtanum Road in Yakima
YAKIMA CO., Wash. - A three-car crash west of Wiley City left one person dead on Monday at around noon. According to the Yakima County Sheriff's Office, the crash involved a sedan, a Pacific Power diesel truck and a Honda. The crash started a small fire but YCSO said fire crews put it out quickly.
Woman charged with arson of Sandpoint Army Surplus store in court this week
SANDPOINT, Idaho — A preliminary hearing is being held Wednesday for a woman charged with the arson fire that destroyed the Army Surplus store July 4. Jennifer Suzanne Meyer, 50, was charged earlier this month with setting the fire, after police said multiple surveillance videos from businesses near the Army Surplus building showed the woman in the vicinity and acting suspiciously.
Northern Lights May Illuminate Washington Skies Until Tuesday
Seattle, WA – Residents of Washington state could witness a rare natural light show as the Northern Lights are expected to be visible Monday night into Tuesday morning. Heightened geomagnetic activity is predicted to push the aurora borealis as far south as Washington. The NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center...
Rosauers buys local 'Hank's Harvest Foods' expanding their chain
TWISP, Wash. - Rosauers has taken over the family-owned business 'Hank's Harvest Foods' in Twisp, Washington, adding it to their fleet of stores. Hank and Judy Konrad founded the store in 1975, and it has been a staple in the community for over 50 years. Rosauers is excited to add...
Washington Costco Members: Brace for a Big Change
Costco is implementing a membership change for Washington state members, so get ready for it!. I would dare say that the majority of people who buy a membership to Costco are people who need to buy things in bulk and don’t want to pay through the nose to do it.
What does the Washington state insurance commissioner do?
For the first time in 24 years, the race to be Washington’s insurance commissioner is wide open. Incumbent Commissioner Mike Kreidler announced last year he would not run for the first time since 2000, prompting eight people to register to fill the partisan position. But what is an insurance...
Washington Is Giving Tax Breaks to Data Centers That Threaten the State’s Green Energy Push
In 2019, Washington adopted legislation requiring electric utilities to go carbon-neutral in a decade. Yet lawmakers continued to promote the growth of energy-guzzling data centers with generous tax incentives.
Smoke and sunshine today with a weak front expected tonight
BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — Another day of smoke and sunshine ahead of us in southwest Idaho. Highs will be in the low to mid-90s today. An air quality alert will be in effect through 3 p.m. this afternoon. A weak front will arrive in southwest Idaho early on Tuesday...
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