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Rising costs for Washington school districts outpace state funding, report finds
In recent years, districts are spending a lot more money to keep Washington’s schools running — but state funding isn’t keeping up. That’s according to a new report from the League of Education Voters, which found school districts have increased spending on staff by 19.7% between the 2019-20 and 2022-23 school years. “We’re using an […]
Firefighters contain house fire in Clarkston after lightning strike
CLARKSTON, Wash. – Asotin County and Lewiston firefighters extinguished a house fire caused by a lightning strike. According to Asotin County Fire District 1, on Aug. 12 at 7:30 a.m., firefighters were dispatched to a home on 19th Street that had been struck by lightning. When the fire crew arrived, they found the shingles on the roof burning and smoke emerging from the gable ends.
Spokane police seek public help to find suspect who stole tiny home
SPOKANE, Wash. – The Spokane Police Department (SPD) is seeking the public’s help in locating a suspect who was caught on camera stealing a tiny home. According to SPD, on August 12 at approximately 1:20 p.m., officers responded to a report of theft at 1900 East Francis Avenue. A person reported that her tiny home had been stolen from a storage facility. Security footage shows a suspect in a hoodie gaining access to the facility by cutting through the fence.
Authorities Warn of New Utility Scam Targeting WA Residents
Scams come in many different forms in an effort to trick you into giving up your personal or financial information. Authorities warn people to never give out any of that information especially over the phone or in an email. THE NEW SCAM DIRECTS YOU TO USE A BARCODE. There's a...
Spokane Mayor denies rumors over pressuring council to defer housing vote
(The Center Square) - Spokane’s City Council deferred voting on an ordinance Monday night that would’ve made housing status a protected class after rumors circulated that the mayor pressured them to do so. Councilmember Lili Navarrete’s ordinance intended to protect homeless individuals from discrimination when applying for jobs or housing; however, many in the business community questioned whether it could lead to unintended consequences perpetuating homelessness. While Navarrete denied the...
Southwest passengers weep and hold hands praying as plane suffers ‘big bounce’ during landing and is forced to try again
A PASSENGER has spoken of their harrowing experience after their plane failed to land on its first attempt. The short haul flight from Washington state to Colorado on Sunday left passengers in flood of tears after its bumpy landing. The Southwest Airlines flight took off from Spokane – almost a five hour drive from Olympia, […]
Medical Lake fire victims rebuild their home on the same property one year after losing it
MEDICAL LAKE, Wash. – This Sunday will mark one year since the devastating Gray and Oregon Road fires hit the Inland Northwest. Nonstop Local spoke with one man who couldn’t believe his home was gone until he saw it for himself. This is the Steege family. Jason, the...
Angie's Apparel opens in Moses Lake
Aug. 13—MOSES LAKE — There's a new source for clothing in town. Angie's Apparel opened three months ago, according to owner Angie Delgado, and had its Chamber of Commerce ribbon-cutting Thursday. Angie's Apparel operates on a consignment basis, Delgado said. "We're kind of like Buy-Sell-Trade," Delgado said. "We could buy your clothes, you can trade yours for clothes that I have, or just buy." ...
Grant County Sheriff's Office recommends safety measures for GC Fair
Aug. 13—MOSES LAKE — The Grant County Sheriff's Office will be giving out free wristbands to parents and guardians who stop by the GCSO booth at the Grant County Fair. Family members will be asked to write the phone number of the child's caregiver on the wristband to make it easier to reunite children and their families if somebody goes astray. It's one of the safety tips released Monday by ...
San Diego Man Arrested for Alleged Road Rage Shooting Near Riggins
RIGGINS - On August 11th, at approximately 6:21 PM, the Idaho County Dispatch Center received a report of an alleged road rage incident involving gunfire on Big Salmon Road. According to the Idaho County Sheriff's Office, a male suspect allegedly fired multiple rounds into another vehicle during the altercation. Upon...
Millions of campaign dollars aimed at tilting school voucher battle are flowing into state races
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Millions of dollars are being spent this year to steer voters toward candidates for Republican-led Legislatures who not only support school vouchers, but will become key figures in implementing school choice programs in states across the U.S. Most recently, national pro-voucher advocates declared victory after...
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