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Tri-Cities Airport, Kadlec Hospital affected by global IT outage
PASCO, Wash.-A global IT outage is affecting banks, businesses, media and airlines across the country, including the Tri-Cities. The FAA grounded planes across the country on Friday, July 19 and airports and airlines have now canceled or delayed flights. Some local hospital information systems were affected, however, 911 communications were...
City of Eagle becomes non-sanctuary city, less services and protections for undocumented people
EAGLE, Idaho — The city of Eagle recently became a non-sanctuary city after a recent city council decision, and that decision has left the city riddled with controversy. "What they're doing is they're sending a message to people who are undocumented here in Idaho, saying they are not welcome in their city limits. and so that has dangerous implications, " Estefania Mondragon, executive director for Poder of Idaho told KTVB Friday.
Breauxdoo Bakery to close Spokane Valley location
SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. — Breauxdoo Bakery, a local Spokane business with two locations, announced on July 16 that they will be closing the doors to its location in the Spokane Valley. In a Facebook post, the bakery said that they made the decision to expand their wholesale and that...
Post Falls police seek help identifying burglary suspect linked to Ziggy's break-in
POST FALLS, Idaho—The Post Falls Police Department is asking for the community's help in identifying a burglary suspect. According to Post Falls police, the man was involved in a burglary at Ziggy's on June 25. He was last seen driving a large white SUV, possibly a Chevrolet Suburban, from model years 2007-2014.
Spokane Indians defeat Vancouver Canadians 4-3, claiming top sport in Northwest League
VANCOUVER, B.C. — After extra innings, the Spokane Indians and came out on top with a 4-3 win over the Vancouver Canadians on Friday. With this win, the Indians are once again leading the Northwest League. Before this win, they were tied for first with the Vancouver Canadians. If the Indians are able to pull off a sweep in this series, it will determine who ends up with that first place spot at the end of the regular season.
Jenny Slagle: Indigenous Leader, Business Owner, Alumna, Mom
When Jenny Slagle was searching for an online business degree program, Bellevue College stood out. She was attracted to the college’s offerings and the security of knowing the college was in her state. “When I was ready to go back to school, I appreciated that I could do the...
Washington state wants to help pay for your new heat pump.
Is it too late to be talking about upgrading your HVAC system? (I'm talking air conditioning now). There are several ways that you can actually save money on switching over to a heat pump system. For your home. Why a heat pump?. According to energy.gov. “Unlike standard compressors that can...
‘Endangered’ status to remain in effect for WA wolves
A sharply-divided state panel on Friday retained strict protections for gray wolves in Washington, concluding their status under the state’s endangered species law should not change despite signs of a growing population. In a pair of 5-4 votes, the Washington State Fish and Wildlife Commission rejected downlisting wolves from “endangered” to either “threatened” or “sensitive,” […] The post ‘Endangered’ status to remain in effect for WA wolves appeared first on Washington State Standard.
More mentors, better facilities, gear that fits. WA police departments are upping their game to recruit more women
Just 12% of police officers nationwide are women. Washington state lags behind that already low number at 11%. Several law enforcement agencies statewide have signed on to a goal to increase women in the ranks. They’re recruiting women by offering strong mentorship programs and better-suited gear and facilities, among other strategies. But success is mixed, and larger agencies especially continue to struggle.
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