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Why Did A Bunch Of Illinois KFC’s Suddenly Close This Week?
There's a chicken-fried mystery in Illinois. According to WHBF/WMBD, multiple Kentucky Fried Chicken locations in Illinois suddenly closed their doors this week. This led to mass surprise layoffs. KFC has 150 locations in Illinois. On Monday, 4 of them closed and recently, over a dozen locations have closed. This includes...
Pirate regatta returns to Camas Cove Sept. 1
Aug. 21—MOSES LAKE — Raiding and pillaging will be the order of the day Sept. 1 at the Camas Cove Pirate Regatta, according to event organizer and Camas Cove Cellars co-owner Kathleen Parr. "And massive squirt gun battles," Parr added. This is the eighth time Camas Cove Cellars winery has held the rollicking, swashbuckling event. Last year brought in about 300 spectators and 13 or 14 boats, ...
Idaho AG tells legislative committee his office would appeal Lava Ridge Wind Project decision
After county commissioners asked for help, Idaho Attorney General Raúl Labrador told state legislators Wednesday his office would appeal a forthcoming decision to approve the proposed Lava Ridge Wind Project near Twin Falls. Labrador made his comments during the Idaho Legislature’s Committee on Federalism meeting Wednesday at the Idaho State Capitol in Boise after Jerome […]
Members of Idaho’s congressional delegation to host senior outreach days in September, October
U.S. Rep. Mike Simpson and U.S. Sens. Mike Crapo and Jim Risch, all Idaho Republicans, are hosting senior center outreach opportunities throughout September and October across the state. District staff from their offices will travel throughout Idaho to meet with constituents at senior centers to answer questions and address their concerns, according to a press […]
Washington State opens applications for Agriculture Support Program
OLYMPIA, Wash. — The Department of Licensing is launching a partial refund program for farmers affected by fees related to the Climate Commitment Act. The Department of Licensing will begin accepting applications for the Agriculture Support Program (ASP) through agsupport-wa.submittable.com/submit on Aug. 26. The ASP, established under Washington Senate...
Alert: Invasive Species Rattles Washington State Pet Store
Alert: Invasive Species Zebra Mussels Rattle Washington State Pet Store. As you pull across the Washington State line near Umatilla, you'll see a boat inspection area for invasive species that could be attached to the underbelly of your boat. 4 Reasons Why Zebra Mussels Are Bad For Washington State. It's...
Almira grain elevator catches fire
Aug. 22—ALMIRA — Grant County Fire District 6 and Lincoln County Fire District 8 responded to a fire at the grain elevator in Almira shortly before 5 p.m. Wednesday, according to a news brief released by the Grant County Sheriff's Office. The fire, caused by a seized gearbox in the head house that had seized and overheated, was under control in about 20 minutes. There were no injuries and ...
Lights, Camera, Cabernet: Actor Kyle MacLachlan pursues the perfect PNW pour
When you think of actor Kyle MacLachlan, you might picture him as the enigmatic Agent Dale Cooper in "Twin Peaks" or the charismatic Orson Hodge in "Desperate Housewives." Perhaps the eccentric mayor in "Portlandia?" Let's not forget his scene-stealing roles as a series regular on "Sex and the City" and "How I Met Your Mother." He's also the voice of Riley's dad on "Inside Out 2," the highest-grossing film of 2024.
Pateros School Board explains four-day week decision to Pateros City Council
PATEROS—When the school doors open on August 26, it will be the beginning of a new experience for Pateros students. They will try out a four-day school week that will give them Fridays off for the remainder of the academic year. Pateros school board director Rick Trocano addressed the...
Army Corps gives update on Albeni Falls Dam gates
Representatives from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers held several public meetings in May to inform stakeholders and members of the public about the defective spillway gate at Albeni Falls Dam, which delayed Lake Pend Oreille reaching summer lake level. Since then, the Corps has worked to address the issue, announcing Aug. 21 that there were solutions in the offing.
Ready for the rainy season? Here's how La Niña is influencing the autumn weather outlook
Washington state could be looking at an abnormally wet autumn season because of an emerging La Niña weather pattern, according to forecasts from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric ...
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