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Washington State: Where the “Next Big Thing” Begins
When rattling off a list of mover-and-shaker states in the U.S., Washington State may not instantly roll off the tip of your tongue. But the truth is, Washington has been so busy changing the world that we forget to ballyhoo and bluster along the way. Over the years, Washington’s legendary...
WA state workers plan walkout over what they call 'disrespectful' contract offer
(The Center Square) – The latest bargaining session between union leadership for the Washington Federation of State Employees and the Office of Financial Management lasted 15 hours, but apparently did not bring the two sides any closer to a contract agreement. WFSE members have scheduled a Sept. 10 walkout for some 50,000 state employees. According to a union update, leaders are frustrated with negotiations on the new two-year contract (2025-2027)...
Men’s Cross Country Ties for Top Spot in WCC Preseason Poll
Gonzaga men's cross country has been voted as a co-favorite to win the West Coast Conference (WCC), tying with Portland in the preseason coaches poll. Each team earned 46 points and four first-place votes, marking the first time Gonzaga has been voted to finish first. This milestone is complemented by the Gonzaga women's team also being selected as the top team in the WCC, making this the first occurrence of both teams being ranked number one in program history. Four Gonzaga men’s runners were named to the WCC Preseason Team, underscoring a strong return for the team as they aim to defend their championship title.
Gonzaga men's soccer cruises to 4-1 victory in season opener
The Gonzaga men’s soccer team cruised to victory in their first match of the season, defeating the Northwest Eagles 4-1 Thursday night at Luger Field. The Zags scored just one goal in the first half, adding three more in the second. Northwest never led, scoring their only point of the game in the 66th minute. The victory inspires the Bulldogs as they face the rest of the season.
Survey: Nearly 40% of Washington Parents Quit Work or Got Fired after Having Kids
Jessica Heavner describes it as the hardest decision she’s ever had to make. Heavner, of Federal Way, was working in accounting at the local school district, and when it came time for her annual cost of living raise two years ago, she realized the pay bump would put her over the state’s income limit for […]
Murderer's Ex-Wife Breaks Cold Case Wide Open After 35 Years in Girl on the Milk Carton Preview
Watch: 2024 True Crime Updates: Idaho Murders, LISK, Mexico Surfer Deaths. Oxygen's latest true crime special is exploring a murder case that took over three decades to solve. In 1984, 12-year-old Jonelle Matthews disappeared from her Greeley, Colo. home, and not even a nationwide missing child milk carton campaign—one of the first in U.S. history—proved successful in helping find her.
Spokane County Elections Office to recount around 145,000 ballots due to tight race for Washington's public lands commissioner
SPOKANE COUNTY, Wash. — Thursday morning Washington's Secretary of State Steve Hobbs certified the state's election and put the state's 39 counties on notice. Now nearly two million ballots will have to be recounted by hand in the tight race for Washington's public lands commissioner. Spokane County just finished...
Northwest tribes receive millions in federal funding to build new housing
Tribes in Idaho, Oregon and Washington are building new tribal housing with grant funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. “There was a total of $150 million nationwide, of which we had four awardees in the Northwest totaling about $12 million dollars,” said Tom Carney, the administrator for the HUD Northwest office of Native American programs.
Early road slate continues in South Dakota
CHENEY, Wash. — The road trip continues. After a 1-1 road split and a win over the Kennesaw State Owls, Eastern Washington women's soccer will continue their four game road trip this weekend. The Eagles face off against South Dakota Sunday, Aug. 25th at 11 am. Eastern will finish...
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