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Idaho’s Top 2 Overpriced Grocery Stores Revealed
Remember when fast food was affordable? Was buying food at a restaurant or the grocery store not so painful? Americans haven't felt this much pain when purchasing food for forty years. Politicians blame each other, but the high energy cost has spiked the price of everything. Veteran shoppers have returned...
Mead parent says his son left school due to racial harassment
SPOKANE, Wash. – In the wake of a recently-filed lawsuit against the Mead School District, a recent graduate’s parent spoke out about the alleged racism his son faced at Mead High School. “There was a lot of racial slurs being said on the bus directed on the (basketball...
Year of Pride kicks-off in Wallace
WALLACE, Idaho – Silver Valley Pride, an LGBTQ+ organization that promotes inclusivity in northern Idaho, kicked-off a year of Pride programming on Saturday. “Splash Back Into Pride” included free swimming at the Wallace Pool, music, food and educational seminars. While Pride events often take place in Spokane and...
Washington State Serial Killer Once Played for Green Bay Packers
Washington State Serial Killer Once Played for Green Bay Packers. When you read about serial killers, some are reclusive while others are surprisingly extroverted and one such serial killer from Washington State even went on to play for the Green Bay Packers. The I-5 Killer Was Only Convicted Of One...
WA Families Actually Paid for Own ‘Low-Income’ Energy Credit
Monday, Gov. Jay Inslee held a press conference to talk about the state's 'new' Clean Energy Credit for Washington Families program (CECWF) WA residents actually paid for the credit from their own pockets. The plan involves the state taking $150 million from taxes collected through the Climate Commitment Act. It's...
Crash Champions Expands in Washington
Crash Champions has announced the company’s expansion across the state of Washington with the successful acquisition of Juanita Collision Center at 13511 100th Ave. N.E. in Kirkland, Wash. The deal finalized on Friday, July 26, with operations transferring to Crash Champions effective immediately. Crash Champions now operates a growing...
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...
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