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This Nonprofit Gives Free Laptops To K-12 Kids In ID, UT, OR, & WA…No Strings Attached
CFK: bridging the digital gap for kids in ID, UT, WA & OR. Wouldn't it be amazing if every kid had the laptop they needed for school regardless of their family's income? Computers for Kids sure thinks so! Computers for Kids, Inc. (CFK) is a Pacific Northwest nonprofit based in Boise bridging the digital gap for kids in Idaho, Utah Washington, and Oregon.
Heat Advisory This Weekend, Cooler Next Week
Strong high pressure will begin to amplify over the Inland Northwest today through Monday continuing our string of hot weather, which began around July 5th. The Wenatchee Valley has been at or above 95 degrees every day since then. The heat will likely peak this weekend with widespread triple digit high temperatures and possible records on Sunday. The heat will finally relent by Tuesday and into the middle of next week.
Washington State DOT opens applications for Sustainable Aviation Grant program
The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) Aviation Division recently opened the application period for the newly created Sustainable Aviation Grant program. The program funds sustainable aviation projects such as electric ground equipment, hydrogen electrolyzers and storage, hangar charging technology, and mobile battery charging technology. The program is open to any airport authority, city, county, […] The post Washington State DOT opens applications for Sustainable Aviation Grant program appeared first on Transportation Today.
Dairy Farmers Of Washington Launch “Ice Cream Trail”
WASHINGTON - The Dairy Farmers of Washington have revealed the "Washington Ice Cream Trail," featuring local ice cream, gelato, and frozen yogurt shops in the Evergreen State. From Blaine to Vancouver, the Ice Cream Trail features dozens of shops that craft their ice cream in Washington State. Each shop proudly displays the Washington Ice Cream Trail Badge, letting customers know they're getting locally-made frozen treats.
In Central WA, 4th District race heats up in conservative showdown
Most election analysts expect Washington’s 4th Congressional District to remain Republican come November. That’s usually good news for a candidate like U.S. Rep. Dan Newhouse, an experienced incumbent — he’s been in Congress since 2015 — with a sizable chest of political contributions. Washington Statewide...
Match Recap: Seattle Reign FC Open Summer Cup with 2-1 Win Over Utah
In the first match of the NWSL x Liga MX Summer Cup, the Reign earned a 2-1 win over the Utah Royals. In a physical battle featuring a lineup with nine changes from the last match, the Reign earned the lead twice in the match and saw three club debuts on the night.
Seattle weather: A record-breaking warm stretch
Another warm day topping out in the 80s in many spots as we close out the week. Today marked the 16th consecutive day we hit 80 degrees or warmer. This breaks the previous record of 15 days set in 2015 and in 1977. The warm days will continue to add up through the weekend.
Seattle tech experts share takeaways on Crowdstrike outage
SEATTLE — Seattle-area technology experts say one of the reasons the Crowdstrike outage was so widespread is simple: it's one of the most popular cybersecurity firms, known for quickly rolling out fixes for fast-changing threats. The company is still working out the reason for the bug, but some say this will be a signal to review all testing procedures and rollout processes to see if anything could have been done to prevent it.
Wenatchee Hit With Heat Advisory, Warning In 19 Out Of 20 Days
Much of Washington east of the Cascades is going through an extended period of unusually hot weather. The Wenatchee area has been under a heat advisory or excessive heat warning for all but two days in July. The advisories started on July 2nd and the only break without an advisory...
Raven sculpture stolen from Interurban Trail in Shoreline
SHORELINE, Wash. — Police are asking for the public’s help in finding a stolen sculpture from the city of Shoreline. On Tuesday, it was reported to police that the Emissary Raven sculpture was stolen from its pedestal at the Interurban trailhead near North 145th Street and Linden Avenue North in Shoreline, according to the city.
Spokane eyes defunding police by $9.38M, $4.75M from fire, more from courts
(The Center Square) – Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown told her fellow officials they could pull the city out of its deficit; all it would take is extensive personnel and funding cuts, which could diminish public safety. Brown has alluded to this option several times already: first when proposing her Community Safety Levy and then when announcing a two-book outlook for next year. The mayor confirmed many people’s suspicions during Thursday’s budget meeting but noted that the cuts aren’t set in stone. ...
Seattle gang member arrested for domestic violence; police recover stolen gun
SEATTLE — Seattle police arrested a gang member for domestic violence Sunday and recovered a stolen gun in the Central District. On July 14, Seattle police officers responded to the 1900 block of 30th Avenue S to reports of domestic violence assault. When police arrived, they found a woman suffering from recent injuries.
State council preparing to expand clean energy project, per Inslee's request
(the Center Square) – The state Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council is moving forward with potential changes to the certification agreement for the Horse Heaven wind farm project after Gov. Jay Inslee sent it back requesting it be expanded. The main contention between the council and Inslee is that the proposed certification agreement for the project would have significantly reduced its size and scope due to environmental protections, particularly for historic hawk nest sites. In his May 25 letter, Inslee recommended the use of alternative...
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