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Pac NW lichens are going missing. Scientists want to know why
As the state of Washington updates its list of rare lichens, experts suspect a variety of factors are to blame for missing species The post Pac NW lichens are going missing. Scientists want to know why appeared first on Columbia Insight.
High Bridge Dog Park temporary closing next week, residents already eagerly awaiting improvements
SPOKANE, Wash. – Starting Monday, you and your four-legged friend will have one less dog park to go to in Spokane. Construction on the High Bridge Dog Park is set to begin Monday and run through early October. The park will be closed until construction is complete. Dee Casillas...
Spokane City Council out of session for 25% of year, still receiving full salaries
(The Center Square) – Spokane’s elected officials are on another recess from city business, this time for a two-week vacation less than a month after taking another week-long holiday; however, the timing of those breaks may violate state law. The city disseminated a list of cancellations earlier this year, noting that the city council would not meet for […]
Fallen pilot James Maxwell honored at Lewiston-Nez Perce County Regional Airport
CLARKSTON, WA- James Maxwell the fallen pilot that lost his life while fighting a fire in Oregon was returned home to Clarkston. Family, friends, firefighters and others in the community gather at the Lewiston-Nez Perce County Regional Airport to honor Maxwell. Maxwell was working in a single-engine air tanker near...
Wenatchee All-Stars head for World Series but leave purple behind
Incredibly, two youth baseball teams from the Wenatchee Valley are headed to the Midwest next week for World Series…. The Wenatchee All-Stars traveled to Eugene and came away with the Pacific Northwest Regional Cal Ripken title. Head coach Josh Fisher tells us about the week…. The players said they regrouped...
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Washington state’s primaries
WASHINGTON (AP) — Five months after holding its presidential primaries, Washington state is looking further down the ticket and selecting candidates to compete for federal and state offices in November. A handful of retirements — most notably those of third-term Democratic Gov. Jay Inslee, Democratic Rep. Derek Kilmer and...
Washingtonians can help stop greenwashing under new law
Aug. 1—OLYMPIA — Today, buzzwords fly around us like mosquitoes on a sultry summer night — "sustainable," "plant-based," "eco-friendly." More and more businesses are describing themselves, their products, and their practices using one "green" term or another. Climate change and the environmental impacts of our purchasing decisions have many of us thinking about making the most responsible ...
Washington Governor Jay Inslee issues emergency proclamation in response to wildfires burning across the state
OLYMPIA, Wash. — Washington Governor Jay Inslee has issued an emergency proclamation in response to several wildfires burning across the state. Inslee said Washington has seen "abnormally dry weather conditions with periods of exceptionally high temperatures," which Inslee said creates a high risk for fire conditions in the area.
Spokane Valley Fire Department responds to fire on North Pines Road
SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. — The Spokane Valley Fire Department (SVFD) is responding to a working fire in North Pines. According to SVFD, crews are battling a blaze in the 2600 block of North Pines Road. Due to the ongoing fire, crews are asking people to avoid the area. This...