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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...
WA Tribes getting tens of millions for flood recovery, relocation
(The Center Square) – Native American tribes across Washington state are set to receive tens of millions of taxpayer dollars to address flood risk and other issues related to climate change. This week, at a remote meeting in Taholah, Wash., staff members from the Washington Department of Commerce and Gov. Jay Inslee announced $52 million for native tribes, including the Quinault Indian Nation on the Pacific coast of the Olympic Peninsula. ...
Arson deemed cause of overnight fire at car wash on Spokane's South Hill
SPOKANE, Wash. — Fire crews responded to an early morning fire at a car wash connected to the Conoco gas station located in the 4500 block of South Regal Street. Investigators say the fire started outside the building and then made its way into a wall. Once the fire was in the wall it spread to the car wash. Firefighters say they were able to control the fire in around 40 minutes. According to a release, most of the fire was in voids of the wall between the exterior brick veneer and heavy-gauge metal sheathing on the interior.
Two New Trendy Dining Options Announce Opening in Downtown Boise
Changes are coming to downtown Boise's dining and drinking scene--but what's new?. As Boise continues to grow, expand, and evolve--these are the types of things that we have to expect. We love when local businesses thrives and that's exactly what we're hearing is next on Idaho Street. Popular downtown Boise...
Beat Boise’s Heat Indoors With Idaho’s Fastest Growing Trendy Sport
Boise is one of those places where when it’s cold it’s really cold and when it’s hot it’s really hot and over the past few weeks Boise residents have been working with the “really hot” stage of summer. It could be a struggle to be outside in the heat for more than 10 minutes at a time which is upsetting for many people considering it’s not as easy to stay active when it’s over 100 degrees outside.
Sandpoint launches off-leash dog program to deter geese from City Beach
SANDPOINT, Idaho — A wild goose chase has begun. On Wednesday, the city of Sandpoint launched its new off-leash dog program at City Beach. Going forward, seven permitted handlers and their dogs will be working in the park to deter geese from settling in the area. “The geese here...
TSA Sets New Record at Boise Airport Idaho Amid National Surge in Passenger Screenings
On Sunday, July 14, 2024, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) achieved a new milestone by screening a record-breaking 9,503 passengers through the security checkpoint at Boise Airport (BOI). This surpasses the previous record set just a week earlier, on July 7, 2024, when 9,467 individuals were screened. This summer has...
Jenny Slagle: Indigenous Leader, Business Owner, Alumna, Mom
When Jenny Slagle was searching for an online business degree program, Bellevue College stood out. She was attracted to the college’s offerings and the security of knowing the college was in her state. “When I was ready to go back to school, I appreciated that I could do the...
Grangeville Area to Implement Stage 1 Fire Restrictions Due to Hot, Dry Conditions
GRANGEVILLE - Due to ongoing hot and dry weather conditions curing both live and dead fuels across north-central Idaho, interagency land managers have decided to implement Stage 1 Fire Restrictions for the Grangeville Fire Restrictions Area. This decision was made collectively by Fire Wardens and Fire Management Officers from the Nez Perce Tribe, Idaho Department of Lands, Bureau of Land Management, Clearwater-Potlatch Timber Protection Association, and the Forest Service.
Conservative pundit Dennis Prager coming to Spokane
SPOKANE, Wash. – Rightwing pundit and activist Dennis Prager will attend a conservative advocacy organization’s Spokane gala in September. The Washington Policy Center (WPC) will host an event at the Davenport Grand Hotel on Sep. 20th for Republican and libertarian supporters. WPC maintains an active political presence in...
Lowering water usage in the heat can lower water bills and create a healthier landscape in Spokane
SPOKANE, Wash. – The amount of water homeowners use to keep their lawns green often spikes in the summertime, and with the high temperatures, the increasing use of water often leads to wasted resources. While using water efficiently throughout the year is important, sometimes the timing of water use...
Texas Ridge Fire burns 1,500 acres, forces evacuations in north Idaho
The Texas Ridge Fire has burned more than 1,500 acres northeast of Lewiston and destroyed ten structures since it was first discovered Monday afternoon. On Tuesday, the Latah County Sheriff’s Office advised residents to immediately evacuate a large area northeast of Kendrick, and told others nearby to be ready to evacuate at a moment’s notice.
'Let's get down to business.' Spokane GOP delegates say party is unified like never before following Former President Trump's attempted assassination
MILWAUKEE, Wis. - Numerous delegates from Washington and Idaho are at the Republican National Convention this week to help determine what needs to be done to prepare for the upcoming primary elections.
Catholic clergy abuse survivors still optimistic after investigation into Washington dioceses stalls
OLYMPIA, Wash. – After a Washington Attorney General’s Office investigation alleging that the Dioceses of Seattle, Spokane and Yakima used charitable funds to cover-up sex abuse was halted by a superior court judge on Friday, clergy abuse advocates are still demanding accountability. Abuse survivors and reform advocates from...
Chance of storms with highs still in the 90’s for Friday
A few thunderstorms for Thursday evening with partly cloudy skies. A low around 60°. Winds around 10-15 mph. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph. Mostly sunny and hazy for Friday, with afternoon thunderstorms possible. A high temperature in the lower 90’s. Afternoon and evening gusty winds from the passing thunderstorms.
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