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Audit: half billion dollar Washington financial system upgrade 'at risk'
(The Center Square) - The Washington Auditor’s Office (SAO) is sounding the alarm about ongoing delays in replacing the state’s aging software system that handles billions of dollars in budget data for more than 100 state agencies. One Washington, led by the Office of Financial Management, was created by the legislature to oversee replacing 1960s-era technology with a cloud-based system for finance, procurement, budget, HR, and payroll processes. The new...
4 suspects sentenced after robbing, bear spraying couple in downtown Spokane
SPOKANE, Wash. — Four suspects have been sentenced to prison after they attacked a couple in downtown Spokane with bear spray and robbed them on March 26, 2024. The Spokane Police Department says officers and community members were able to identify everyone involved in the robbery, which includes three minors in addition to the four sentenced adults.
Spokane street festival Tacos y Tequila returns for its fourth and biggest year yet
For Francisco Gutierrez, good tequila is personal. His family traces its roots to Jalisco, the state of Mexico where tequila has to be made — just like Champagne has to be made in Champagne, France. "I've always been around tequila," Gutierrez says. "It's always been in our family. I...
Friends of Manito host second annual plant sale of the year
SPOKANE, Wash. - The Friends of Manito will have another annual plant sale to celebrate the fall season with hundreds of kinds of plants available. The sale will be on Aug. 24 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the parking lot just east of Gaiser Conservatory. Visitors can expect...
Kallstrom family: 2024 Farmer-Consumer Awareness Day Farming Family of the Year
QUINCY — In a community where the roots of farming run deep, the Kallstrom family was named the 2024 Quincy Farmer-Consumer Awareness Day (FCAD) Farming Family of the Year. Their farm, Kallstrom Sweet Corn, is a staple of the Quincy Valley, known for its dedication to quality and its strong connection to the community. Owned and operated by Mark and Elaine Kallstrom, the farm has been a labor of love for more than a decade, growing from humble beginnings into a thriving business that now spans nearly 100 acres.
Grant County Faces Alarming Surge in Whooping Cough Cases Linked to Local Churches
MOSES LAKE – The Grant County Health District (GCHD) has issued a health alert following a significant increase in whooping cough (pertussis) cases in the county. Since June 2024, 28 people have been identified with whooping cough, marking a troubling resurgence of the disease in the region. This outbreak is particularly alarming, as prior to this surge, Grant County had not seen a confirmed case of pertussis since 2019.
Win Tickets for Yakima-Filmed Movie ‘Cheater Cheater’ at The Majestic
The movie filmed in Yakima, starring Yakima actors and film-crew, Cheater Cheater, is set to debut in Yakima at The Majestic. All are invited and you have a chance to win a pair of tickets for yourself to attend the red carpet event!. There's a new horror movie coming soon...
WSU Student’s own Diagnosis Inspires Dream of Becoming a Doctor
The fuel that ignited Peyton Burpee’s dream of becoming a physician isn’t something he likes to talk about much — it makes him a little uneasy just thinking about it. When he was just 4 years old, Burpee, now a Washington State University neuroscience student, became the 18th person in the United States diagnosed with a rare and potentially deadly congenital heart defect known as anomalous coronary artery. His oldest brother before him was just the eighth person to be diagnosed with the defect.
Benton-Franklin Fair offers free entry for educators, deals for kids this Wednesday
Kennewick, Wash. — The Benton-Franklin Fair & Rodeo has kicked off, and there are plenty of great deals to be on the lookout for this week. Fair organizers say Wednesday is a great day to come down, with free admission for educators all day, $2.00 admission for children ages six-to-twelve, and it's also Buddy Day at the carnival. When you buy one rides bracelet, you get the second half off.
Health board boots member from discussion of legal notice he signed
EAST WENATCHEE — The Chelan-Douglas Board of Health on Monday excluded one of its members from its closed session, where it discussed a legal challenge brought forward in part by the boardmember himself. Bill Sullivan of Wenatchee is an appointed health board member who also serves on the steering...
Engell, Ing-Moody move on to November ballot
OKANOGAN COUNTY — Results from this month’s primary election are now certified, and one narrow legislative race in NCW has been decided. Soo Ing-Moody will face off in November against Andrew Engell to represent Washington’s large 7th District in Olympia. Ing-Moody, the Republican former mayor of Twisp, was in a tight race with Tonasket city councilmember Teagan Levine, coming down to exactly a one-half percent advantage.
Everyone in Idaho May Have Had Social Security Number Stolen
A few years ago, we had our wallet stolen from our vehicle in Southeast Boise. While it was inconvenient to replace our debit card and driver’s license, what really made our stomach drop was the fact that we knew we had a social security number scribbled on a piece of paper in that wallet.
Kootenai County Pushes Back Against False Sanctuary Status Claims
COEUR D'ALENE - Kootenai County officials have responded to recent reports falsely identifying the county as a sanctuary for undocumented immigrants. In a media release issued by the Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office, Sheriff Robert B. Norris strongly denied the claim, clarifying the county's position on immigration enforcement. According to...
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