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Northern Giant Hornets : Are They Gone From Washington
Hornets/ Wasps are just bad news no matter which species they are in my opinion. There are only two things on earth I don't feel bad about killing, Hornets/Wasps and House Flies. Are Hornets and Wasps the same thing?. Bees and wasps are members of the same Order, Hymenoptera, they’re...
RoBo Pants Make Washingtonians Unstoppable!
A new product is now out to help the avid hiker with offloading an additional 30 pounds. So if you dream of taking on Mount Rainier but felt you haven't had the strength, these RoBO pants just might be the trick. attachment-The MO/GO hiking pants. MO/GO Pants. Arc'teryx and Skip,...
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Wants To Hear From You
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is working on creating Solar Development Guidelines and updating the 2009 Wind Power Guidelines to help guide the responsible development of large-scale solar and terrestrial wind energy projects in Washington. These guidelines are essential for minimizing the impacts of renewable energy projects on wildlife and habitats. The key elements that will be included in these guidelines are:
Invasive European green crabs detected in new area of WA coast
Invasive European green crabs (EGC) have been found in a new area of the Washington coast. They were first detected in the Quillayute River estuary near La Push. According to the Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife (WDFW), European green crabs are invasive species that threaten shellfish, eelgrass, and estuary habitats. They are often found in shallow waters.
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.
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