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Spokane joins Washington’s 38 other counties in suing the state
(The Center Square) – Spokane and other counties statewide are teaming up to sue the Washington State Department of Children, Youth & Families for failing to house juvenile offenders amid capacity shortages. The Board of County Commissioners agreed on Monday to enter into a lawsuit against DCFY with the Washington State Association of Counties. Earlier this month, DCFY suspended new intakes for the state’s two juvenile rehabilitation facilities, forcing the counties to fill the role. ...
Washington state launches new electric vehicle rebate program
SEATTLE — Washington is now the first state to offer a low-cost lease program for electric vehicles. Starting Aug. 1, tens of million of dollars are available through Gov. Jay Inslee's new EV Instant Rebate. Under the path of the Blue Angels’ practice for weekend events, and while standing...
Washington State Considering Killing Gray Wolves After Livestock Deaths
The Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is considering killing wolves after an investigation confirmed the predation of livestock in Stevens County. WDFW reports three calves were killed and four were injured near Colville in late July. The location was in the range of the Dominion pack. Wolves in the...
Jose Cabrera leads Hops to 3-2 in over first place Spokane
A day removed from being on the wrong end of a come from behind win, it was Hillsboro’s turn to win by the slimmest of margins. On the backs of a dazzling performance from starting pitcher Jose Cabrera, the Hops defeated Spokane 3-2 on Wednesday night, July 31, evening their series with the first place Indians at Avista Stadium in Spokane. Cabrera allowed just two hits while striking out five...
Free National Park For Washingtonians
This weekend marks a great opportunity to go out and check out the amazing national parks we have here in the state. Growing up with access to one of the country's best national parks was amazing, and my fascination with the parklands, nature, wildlife, and photography stemmed from the free days they offered.
State advisory board on juvenile justice asks Inslee to fire director of children’s services
Washington’s state advisory board on juvenile justice has called on Gov. Jay Inslee to fire Department of Children, Youth and Families director Ross Hunter amid the agency’s decision to suspend intakes at two state juvenile detention facilities due to overcrowding. In a press release, the Washington State Partnership Council on Juvenile Justice attributed its decision […]
WA and WI libraries given $249k for tabletop gaming programs
The Washington State Library and its counterpart in Wisconsin will work together for the next three years to encourage libraries at the public, tribal and community college level to implement tabletop role-playing game activities. The federal Institute of Museum and Library Services gave Wisconsin and Washington a $249,500 grant to...
Electricity bill credits are rolling out to WA residents. Find out if you're eligible
State officials rolled out a program Monday providing a one-time $200 credit on electricity bills of up to 675,000 low- and moderate-income households in Washington. Funded with proceeds from the state’s auction of pollution credits, it’s the most visible investment yet from the Climate Commitment Act, a 2021 law that critics say is driving up energy costs for consumers and is targeted for repeal with an initiative on the November ballot. ...
Here's when K-12 schools go back to school in western Washington
SEATTLE - Even though summer activities and Seafair festivities are in full swing, students across Washington state are preparing to head back to school. The first day of classes varies by district, spanning from August 27 to Sept. 13, with staggered starts for different grades in some districts. From Seattle...
‘Dangerously hot’ temps to spur Oregon wildfire growth
“Dangerously hot” daytime temperatures in the high 90s and low 100s are forecast for areas of Central and Eastern Oregon between Aug. 1 and Aug. 7, increasing the risk of heat-related illness and rapid wildfire spread, the National Weather Service and firefighting officials warn.