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Washington’s fentanyl-sniffing dogs: The newest tool in the fight against opioids
In a prison north of Olympia, a deaf, all-white pit bull mix named Ghost searches visitors for drugs. “It’s incredible to watch him work,” marvels a Washington State Department of Corrections staff member. Ghost, a rescue who’s “totally unadoptable” due to his intensity — his handler, Erik Prange, calls him “insane” — moves from each […]
Washington investigation shows people became sick after drinking unpasteurized, raw milk
It has been found that two people in Washington drank raw milk from Jim’s Jerseys before becoming infected with Campylobacter jejuni. The patients became ill in July after drinking the unpasteurized milk produced by Old Silvana Creamery located in Arlington, WA, according to the Washington State Department of Health.
Washington Enforces Statewide Burn Ban In All State Parks
The State of Washington has a mandatory Statewide Burn Ban in effect. A burn ban remains in effect for all state lands across Washington. The state Department of Natural Resources issued the ban on outdoor burning, campfires, the use of charcoal briquettes, and prescribed burns on its lands through September 30th.
WA Democratic Party pushing to keep Robert Kennedy Jr. off the ballot
The state Democratic Party wants presidential hopeful Robert F. Kennedy Jr. kept off ballots in Washington this November. It contends the 4,181 signatures submitted by We the People in support of Kennedy’s nomination were not collected at a party convention as required by state law, making him ineligible to be one of voters’ choices. Kennedy’s […]
Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Sammy Hagar bringing live music and rum to the Lilac City
SPOKANE, Wash. — Sammy Hagar is bringing his award-winning spirits with him on tour for fans to enjoy. The Puerto Rico-made Sammy’s Beach Bar Rum is a collaboration with fellow rocker Rick Springfield and Santo Spirits is Hagar's tequila collaboration with Guy Fieri. Both spirits will be available at concessions throughout the venues.
Idaho police investigate two-vehicle crash on US Highway 95 involving semi-truck
POLLOCK, ID – The Idaho State Police are investigating a two-vehicle collision on US Highway 95. During their investigation, it was determined that a Ford Taurus going southbound on US Highway 95 crossed over the center dividing line and struck a semi-truck pulling a box trailer. A 29-year-old male...
So far, Idaho officials have not discovered more invasive quagga mussels
State officials have not detected viable quagga mussels since resuming water sampling this spring, Idaho State Department of Agriculture Director Chanel Tewalt said. On Sept. 19, 2023, the Idaho State Department of Agriculture announced it discovered invasive, nonnative quagga mussel larvae in water samples taken from the Snake River near Shoshone Falls and Centennial Waterfront […]
Montana FWP Director Talks About ‘Translocating’ Grizzly Bears
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Director Dustin Temple appeared on the Tuesday KGVO Talk Back show to discuss the successful translocation of two grizzly bears out of Montana to Wyoming. Through a special partnership between Montana Governor Greg Gianforte and Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon, Temple...
F&G Commission will meet via special conference call on Thursday, Aug. 15 at 9 a.m. MDT
The Idaho Fish and Game Commission is scheduled to hold a special conference call on Thursday, Aug. 15 at 9 a.m. MDT. People can attend in person at Fish and Game’s Headquarters Office at 600 South Walnut in Boise or visit a regional office to listen in. The special...
Idaho Robbed Of Chance To Win Olympic Breakdancing Gold In 2028
Now that the Olympic games have ended, many of the lesser-known athletes who won medals will be forever immortal in sports history. One interesting athlete from Australia who somehow managed to qualify for the games in the "sport" of breakdancing nicknamed "Raygun" has also achieved worldwide fame, showing that anyone can make a name for themselves if given the right opportunity.
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