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Clear, sunny skies and average temps before the triple digits return to the lowlands
Air Quality Alert for Yakima, Chelan, Okanogan, and Ferry Counties in Washington until further notice…. Regional wildfire smoke can impact respiratory issues, irritate eyes, and cause a scratchy throat. Sensitive groups in Eastern Washington and Oregon could be at risk for smoke inhalation if air quality continues to worsen. Wildfire...
'They canceled me': Rep. Tarra Simmons fired by nonprofit she helped found
Tarra Simmons, the first formerly incarcerated person elected to the Washington state Legislature, was recently ousted from the criminal justice nonprofit she founded. She is now battling the organization’s leadership over that decision.
Hops' lose in walk-off fashion at first place Spokane
Losses don’t get much tougher than that. Despite a ninth inning lead and outhitting Spokane 13-7, the Hops dropped their series opener with the Indians 5-4 on Tuesday night, July 30, at Avista Stadium. Trailing by a run, Spokane loaded the bases off of Hops reliever Alfred Morillo in the bottom of the ninth inning, setting the table for Kyle Karros’ one-out double that plated EJ Andrews and Cole Carrigg...
Michigan Hiker Rescued By Two Northwest Women
A Michigan man is recovering after being rescued by two fellow hikers on a portion of the Pacific Crest Trail in Kittitas County. The Kittitas County Sheriff's Office says Erin Kinney of Snoqualmie and Letitia Moreno of Everett were hiking near Alaska Mountain when they heard someone calling for help from a nearby boulder field.
WA art exhibit underscores need for action to save orca
An art exhibit in Seattle is highlighting the dire situation for orca off the coast of Washington. The show, called SUPER POD: All Together features all the members of the endangered Southern Resident orca pods. Gabriel Newton, the artist behind the project, painted the whales in acrylic on 45 pieces...
Biden administration rejects top Inslee choice for Alaska fish commission, reappoints trawl ally
This story has been updated with additional information and to reflect the formal announcement of the North Pacific Fishery Management Council appointments. The Biden administration has rejected a nominee for a key Alaska fisheries management post who could have tipped decisions toward the interests of tribes and conservation groups and away from the priorities of the […]
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 11 out of the 52 weeks in 2024. Most of the cancellations are due to various holidays. However, only a few regular meeting dates would’ve actually fallen...
Mayor Lisa Brown honors late Washington Representative and trailblazer
SPOKANE, Wash. – Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown ordered flags to be flown at half-staff Tuesday to honor former Washington State Representative Georgette Valle. The order coincides with a request from Governor Jay Inslee’s office to honor the late representative, who served in the Legislature over a span of four decades.
Washington gas prices rose from last week: See how much here
State gas prices rose last week and reached an average of $4.11 per gallon of regular fuel on Monday, up from last week's price of $4.10 per gallon, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The average fuel price in state has fallen about 4 cents since last month. According to the EIA, gas prices across the state in the last year have been as low as $3.70 on Jan. 2, 2023, and as high as $4.99...