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University of Idaho students’ nutritious snack earns them a spot in national competition
“Some cereal. It’s supposed to be good for you.”. Mikey was the youngest brother in a famous commercial for Life cereal that first aired in 1971. The point of the advertisement – one of the longest continuously running TV ads – was that Life cereal is not only good for you, but it also tastes good.
Washington gas prices fell from last week: See how much here
State gas prices fell for the second consecutive week and reached an average of $4.13 per gallon of regular fuel on Monday, down from last week's price of $4.15 per gallon, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The average fuel price in state has fallen about 5 cents since...
Report: Charter Schools Are Failing Students with Disabilities
The authors of new research on how U.S. charter schools are serving children with disabilities say their findings should alarm state education leaders, the agencies that authorize the independent public schools and nonprofit organizations that support them. On the whole, charter schools do not outperform their district-run counterparts when it comes to providing high-quality special […]
Woman going to prison for drunk driving crash that killed her 7-year-old
IDAHO FALLS — A 30-year-old woman was given prison time after she pleaded guilty to causing a crash that killed her 7-year-old child. Jessica Martinez was sentenced by District Judge Bruce Pickett to a minimum of one and a half years and a maximum of 10 years in prison. She will also be required to pay at least $1,500 in court fees and fines.
Dental therapists, who can fill cavities and check teeth, get the OK in more states
During a game of Red Rover when she was 16 years old, Rochelle “Roz” Siuvuq Ferry lost a front tooth. Ferry, who is Inupiaq, remembers having to get on a plane to get from her remote Alaskan village to the city of Nome to start the tooth replacement process. Traveling to Nome for dental care […] The post Dental therapists, who can fill cavities and check teeth, get the OK in more states appeared first on Stateline.
FIRE REPORT: Evacuation notices issued for Electric City
Jul. 17—ELECTRIC CITY — The Grant County Sheriff's Office issued evacuation warnings Tuesday afternoon in Electric City due to a wildfire that broke out near Sunbanks Resort. Level 2 warnings — be prepared to leave at a moment's notice — were in place Tuesday afternoon for the area from Sunny Drive to Fifth Street North. Level 1 notices — get ready — were in place between State Route 155 and ...
Spokane Salary Commissioner testifies on legality of elected officials' raises
(The Center Square) - The City of Spokane’s elected officials came face to face last night with the commissioner who wants to deny their raises, noting how the salary increases could spark potential litigation. The Salary Review Commission regularly convenes in even-numbered years to determine the salaries of Spokane’s elected officials for the next two years. The commissioners approved new raises in May but failed to follow a parliamentary rule that could nullify the vote. ...
Jerry Brown's path to WSU included Mike Ladd, Paul George, and Rodney Terry
WASHINGTON STATE ASSISTANT COACH Jerry Brown has crossed paths with several notable names throughout his basketball journey. He was coached by current Texas head man Rodney Terry, played with former Coug Mike Ladd at Fresno State and as a youthful freshman, Brown told Cougfan.com he learned under the tutelage of NBA superstar Paul George, a sophomore at the time.
Hotter Weather Friday with Heat Advisories, Quieter Conditions but Rising Temperatures
Tonight: There's a chance of isolated showers and storms from 4 PM to 10 PM, particularly in the Washington Columbia Basin and eastern mountains. Confidence is uncertain as moisture and instability are limited, but we'll keep an eye on the situation. Red Flag Warnings are in effect for fire-prone areas in the Basin and the east slopes of the Washington Cascades.
Washington faces shortfall of qualified special education teachers, audit finds
Washington lacks qualified special education teachers and teachers’ aides, but the state doesn’t know how bad the problem really is — just that at least 1.5% of the teachers aren’t qualified for their jobs. That’s according to a new state audit, which found that alongside high vacancy rates in special education, a “significant number of […] The post Washington faces shortfall of qualified special education teachers, audit finds appeared first on Oregon Capital Chronicle.
Foxhole Bar and Grill closing Wednesday
MEDICAL LAKE, Wash. – Foxhole Bar and Grill in Medical Lake will close its doors on Wednesday. The restaurant announced the closure via social media on Tuesday. “We can't keep it going. I hope someone can come in soon and give this town a bar. We're so very sorry, we tried. Please come in if you can tonight or tomorrow and love our staff because they deserve it,” ownership said.
The truth behind the US 'zone of death' where there are no laws
There’s a part of the United States that is essentially lawless and it’s nicknamed the “zone of death”, but how did it come about?While America is home to some strange rules, like the shocking Texas law that allowed a man to kill his wife’s lover under one condition, it may surprise people to know that there is a small part in one of the most populated countries in the world that is lawless.It might sound like something out of The Purge, but the 50 square miles “zone of death” is real and located in Yellowstone National Park, accessed by one...
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