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Washington worker fighting to leave state's largest union
(The Center Square) - A Washington state worker trying to opt out of her union, had to get help from a national organization for advice on standing up to leadership. The worker, represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE), demanded her freedom from the union back in April, but was told she was required to continue paying dues until her next “opt-out window” opened in October 2025. Frustrated...
Leaders In Washington State’s Capital City Pass Psychedelics Decriminalization Resolution
Leaders in Washington State’s capital city of Olympia voted unanimously on Tuesday to pass a resolution locally decriminalizing psilocybin and certain other psychedelic plants and fungi. It’s the latest locality in the state to pass such a measure following similar changes in Seattle, Port Townsend and Jefferson County.
Pasco Shooting Disturbance Nets Arrest, Weapons Seized
A 47-year-old Pasco man is in the Franklin County Jail after a shooting melee Monday night. Around 11 PM, Pasco Police responded to the 1700 block of Irving Street for a report of shots being fired. Following an investigation, Police said two groups of males were shooting at each other, some of them fled in a vehicle, which was also shot at and hit several times.
Utah Soccer Claims First Win in Big 12 Era
SALT LAKE CITY - Starting its season with a bang, the University of Utah women's soccer program used two goals from graduate forward Taliana Kaufusi and sophomore midfielder Bella Woods to claim a 2-1 win over the Gonzaga Bulldogs to open it's 2024 season on Thursday evening at Ute Field.
Zags Fall in Season Opener at Utah 2-1
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah. – Gonzaga women's soccer opened the 2024 season with a 2-1 loss at Utah Thursday. After Katelyn Rigg scored an equalizing goal for the Zags in the 53rd minute, the Utes scored the game-winning goal in the final minute. After a handball was called on...
Young woman struggles to get answers after mother's death in King County
SPOKANE, Wash. - A young woman had been working for weeks to get answers about where her deceased mother’s remains were and how to get them home. “I miss her so much,” Marie said. Marie’s mother, Kimberly Lawson, had been struggling with homelessness. Marie had been taken in...
Rainy Friday morning then dry and warming - Allison
Happy Friday! This morning we're tracking showers mostly before 11 a.m. Some areas are also seeing isolated lightning strikes. Both our showers and thunderstorms will move out in the early afternoon. Dress in light layers in case you get a sprinkle!
Truck crash in State Route 26 work zone causes disruption
COLFAX, Wash. - A truck hauling grain crashed into a maintenance work zone on State Route 26 west of Colfax at milepost 126 today. According to the Washington State Department (WSDOT), the incident occurred on Aug. 15, while crews were responding to a previous incident that day. The truck went around, stopped traffic and entered the work zone, where it crashed with the trailer, causing it to disconnect from the semi.
Extracurricular activities saved in Moses Lake schools thanks to successful fundraising efforts
MOSES LAKE, Wash. - Enough money has been raised to keep extracurricular activities in all Moses Lake schools this upcoming school year to keep athletics and extracurricular activities.
Proposition 1, which outlaws camping in certain parts of Spokane, is now being enforced
SPOKANE, Wash. – The law that made it illegal for anyone to camp in most of The City of Spokane, Proposition 1, is officially being enforced. Proposition 1 was approved last November and it prohibits camping within 1,000 feet of schools, parks and daycare centers. The law has been...
New hotel designed for longer-term stays planned near I-90/SR 17 interchange in Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE - Hogback Development out of Yakima plans to build a 90-room hotel that is designed to accommodate 20+ night stays. The facility will be called StudioRes by Marriott. StudioRes hotels are outfitted full extended apartment stay rooms. The hotel will be situated adjacent to to the south of Hogback's Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott on Kittelson Road. Guests can book stays as short as one night, but the rooms have full kitchens and expanded laundry facilities for those with reservations that span three weeks or more.
Garland Theatre Fundraiser: Thursday show supports local students with school shopping needs
SPOKANE, Wash. – Back to school shopping is not affordable for every Spokane family, so the Garland Theatre is hosting a special showing of TMNT Mutant Mayhem Thursday to support local students getting the supplies they need to succeed. “As a teacher, we see a lot of kids who...
Back to school resources in Spokane
SPOKANE, Wash. - School is almost back and here are events that will offer free school supplies for you and your kids. Unity in the Community: Saturday, Aug. 17, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Riverfront Park, Downtown Spokane. 1,200 bags of school supplies while they last. Families will collect stamps on their...
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