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How Washington residents can get $200 toward their electric bills
Editors’ note: Additional context and perspective about the grant program providing the rebates to utility customers have been included to accompany an earlier version of this story. Washington residents can make money this month with just the tap on the phone screen or a click of the mouse. The...
Why Did A Bunch Of Illinois KFC’s Suddenly Close This Week?
There's a chicken-fried mystery in Illinois. According to WHBF/WMBD, multiple Kentucky Fried Chicken locations in Illinois suddenly closed their doors this week. This led to mass surprise layoffs. KFC has 150 locations in Illinois. On Monday, 4 of them closed and recently, over a dozen locations have closed. This includes...
Wildfires increase mercury in Pacific Northwest headwater streams, USGS study shows
Researchers with the U.S. Geological Survey found wildfires are increasing mercury concentrations in Pacific Northwest headwater streams. Mercury is a naturally occurring metal found in rocks and soil. But under the right conditions, it can be converted into methylmercury, a highly toxic form that accumulates in organisms such as fish and humans, said Boise-based USGS […]
11 Washington ports awarded state funding for electrification projects
OLYMPIA – A total of $26.5 million recently was awarded to 11 Washington ports to electrify their operations. These projects collectively plan to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions by more than 140,000 metric tons over the next 10 years. This year’s awards are a first, with the Port Electrification...
Heritage University granted candidacy for Master of Social Work program
TOPPENISH, Wash. — Heritage University has been working hard to get a new Master’s program at the school. The Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) granted candidacy to HU’S Master’s in Social Work (MSW) program.
The end of summer brings some unexpected shake-ups to Inland Northwest restaurants
Don't worry: Patios are still in full swing and there's plenty of sunshine left. But we are nearing the golden hour of summer, which means some things are about to change. The restaurant world is no different — some pretty major players are shaking things up before we head into the fall.
Today's Headlines: August 22, 2024
WSU project seeks effective ways to combat science misinformation. A Washington State University researcher thinks he has discovered a more effective way for teachers to get truthful information about science to their students, rather than bogus material they learn from the internet. Education researcher Robert Danielson said he had 150...
Washington State embraces the attention that will be on the outlier Cougars in ’24
Jake Dickert experienced a moment of clarity last December as he reflected on a season unlike any other in the history of Washington State football. Amid the uncertainty about what was going to happen with the Cougars in the future, Dickert came to the realization he needed to stop trying to take on everything — rumors, realignment, the loss of history, all the drama that came with the collapse of the Pac-12 that left Washington State in college football purgatory.
WSU's art museum celebrates 50 years with a salon-style exhibition through the fall semester
In 1974, the newly opened Washington State University Museum of Art hosted seven exhibitions. The first featured a collection of Greco-Roman artifacts on loan from the J. Paul Getty Museum in Los Angeles. The second featured 18 of the 22 known etchings from Spanish painter Francisco Goya's Proverb series, with the third highlighting a collection of 20 lithographs from French artist Honoré Daumier. (Both the Goya and Daumier works were on loan from WSU's Holland Library.) The fourth exhibit paired ancient tools from the Pacific Northwest Indian Center of Spokane, later renamed the Museum of Native American Cultures, with their modern counterparts. (Its collection is now part of the Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture.)
Highway 20 reopened through North Cascades after mudslide
State Route 20 is open again through the North Cascades after a mudslide earlier this month spread an estimated 7,000 tons of debris across the roadway. The Washington State Department of Transportation said the road reopened around noon on Thursday. A 35 mph speed advisory is in place between mileposts 150 and 154, in the […]
Washington debate coalition corrects comments about Ferguson 'pulling out' of debate
SEATTLE, Wash - One day after news stories and social media posts claiming Attorney General Bob Ferguson "pulled out" of a scheduled gubernatorial debate with Dave Reichert, the debate coalition confirmed what Ferguson's campaign told 4 News Now: he had never agreed to it in the first place.
Caught Driving 104 mph: What Speeding in Washington Really Costs
A Washington driver’s speed of 104 mph on SR-3 this morning will come with a hefty price tag!. Washington State Patrol Caught Driver Speeding 104 mph on SR-3 This morning (August 23, 2024), Trooper Katherine Weatherwax took to social media to address a dangerous incident on State Route 3, where a driver was clocked at a staggering 104 mph near the Trigger exit. This alarming speed not only endangers lives but will likely also result in severe financial penalties for the driver.
Washington Mountains Expecting First Snow of 2024 This Weekend
Washington’s mountain ranges are set to receive their first snow of the year. Snowfall Alert: Washington Mountains to Receive First Snow of the Season This Weekend. Washington State's stunning mountain ranges are about to get their first taste of winter this weekend, with snow showers forecast to make their debut across the region’s high peaks. For the first time this year, the mountains will be adorned with a fresh dusting of snow, signaling the arrival of the colder months just around the corner.
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