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Core of blistering heat in Northwest US to shift eastward next week
AccuWeather meteorologists say the pattern will flip from extreme heat to welcome relief for part of the region, while other areas keep baking in triple-digit temperatures. A weather pattern featuring extreme heat, wildfires and smoke will remain in place across the Northwest for much of the upcoming week, though relief is in store for some, AccuWeather meteorologists say.
Spokane MultiCare’s impacted by global technology outage
SPOKANE, Wash. – A global technology outage affected Spokane MultiCare’s delaying surgeries and cancelling appointments. In a statement released by MultiCare they outlined the impact that the outage, caused by a faulty update deployed by the cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike. “MultiCare has been impacted by the CrowdStrike outage. All...
FBI Issues Jugging Warning: The 2 Minute Video Every Idahoan Needs to See
Are you a creature of habit? Some of us just function better when we stick to a routine as closely as possible. Unfortunately, your daily routine can make you a target for a serious crime that the FBI has nicknamed “jugging.”. The FBI recently said that they and their...
Spokane floats commercial rent control despite potential legal challenges
(The Center Square) – Spokane is considering whether to expand its residential rent protections to commercial properties, which could result in legal challenges, while also fining vacant property owners. The city council passed a pair of rental protection measures over the past few months, first expanding the notice period when increasing rates, then codifying a tenant’s right to air conditioning. Now, one councilmember wants to define and regulate commercial properties. ...
Veterans Town Hall and Forum Coming to Pasco September 4th
September 4th a special women's veteran forum will be held in Pasco, followed by an 'all' vets town hall. The event will take place at the American Legion Post 34 1029 W Sylvester St. in Pasco. According to officials, the women's vet forum will begin at 8:00 AM, followed by...
Large Shareholder of Vista Outdoor Says They Plan to Vote Against Sale to Czechoslovak Group
LEWISTON - One of the largest shareholders of Vista Outdoor says they have concerns over a sale to Czechoslovak Group and intends to vote against the deal next week. Shareholders are scheduled to meet Tuesday to vote on the $2.1 billion deal to sell the Kinetic Group, which includes the company's Lewiston ammunition manufacturing plants. Under the plan, another Vista Outdoor products division, Revelyst, Inc., would be spun off into a new public company.
Cougar Creek Fire Expands to Over 8,000 Acres: New Level 2 Evacuation Ordered for Wallowa County Including Grouse Flat
ASOTIN COUNTY - The Cougar Creek Fire, located about 23 miles southwest of Asotin near Highway 129, continues to burn in timber, grass, and brush. The rugged rangeland, characterized by isolated pockets of timber and a mixed topography of ridgelines, benches, plateaus, and secondary drainages, presents significant challenges for firefighting efforts.
Widespread technology outage disrupts flights, banks, media outlets including Spokane International Airport
Thousands of businesses worldwide are experiencing an outage after a cyber security company update went wrong. The Spokane International Airport is one of the many airports affected with delays and cancellations causing confusion.
Hotly contended race for WA superintendent of public schools
With never enough state funding, a youth mental health crisis and national issues like parental rights taking root in Washington, the race for the state’s top public education leader highlights the state’s distinct issues while mirroring debates happening across the nation. The Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction...
Idaho Secretary of State Says Ranked Choice Voting may Cost up to $40M to Implement
BOISE - Idaho’s chief election officer believes there could be a significant price tag to purchase equipment that can do ranked-choice voting tabulation if the proposed Open Primaries initiative were to pass in November. Supporters argue that it could be cheaper than he is anticipating and that the result...
Pullman Building Supply Going out of Business-Closing Doors Late November
PULLMAN - Pullman Building Supply will be closing its doors this fall. Moscow & Pullman Building Supply announced the closure of its Pullman location with a press release Friday morning. Managers say there isn’t enough demand to sustain the Pullman store. The statement says the decision was not made lightly and that changes in the market and future economic forecasts led to the difficult decision.
Oregon faces ‘challenging’ 36 hours, fire marshal warns
With high temperatures in the 90s and 100s over much of the state and thunderstorms possible, the Oregon State Fire Marshal is raising the alarm about fire dangers. “The next 24 to 36 hours are going to be extremely challenging with the weather forecast calling for thunderstorms to move across the state,” the office of the Oregon State Fire Marshal posted Saturday. “Red Flag Warnings and Fire Weather Watches are in place for much of the state.”
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