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Boeing workers signal support for strike if contract talks fail
Boeing machinists on Wednesday voted overwhelmingly to sanction a strike should the company fail to reach an agreement with their union during their first full contract negotiations in 16 years. District 751 of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, which represents more than 30,000 of the plane manufacturing...
Catholic clergy abuse survivors still optimistic after investigation into Washington dioceses stalls
OLYMPIA, Wash. – After a Washington Attorney General’s Office investigation alleging that the Dioceses of Seattle, Spokane and Yakima used charitable funds to cover-up sex abuse was halted by a superior court judge on Friday, clergy abuse advocates are still demanding accountability. Abuse survivors and reform advocates from...
Urgent Alert: Excessive Heat Warning in Effect Till 8pm Monday
Mother Nature just won't cut us a break in the PNW. An Excessive Heat Warning is on. The alert was issued through weather services on Thursday. The National Weather Service in Pendleton issued the URGENT weather message at 1:38 pm:. HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PDT THIS...
Was a Washington State Man A Serial Killer That Got Away?
Last August, a 49-year-old cold case in Massachusetts was solved. It was one of the most famous unsolved murders in 'The Bay State.' 'The Lady of the Dunes' was the oldest unidentified homicide victim in the State. Ruth Marie Terry's hands were removed from her body and she was found...
“Mommy is in the trees”: Surviving Toddler’s Words Still Haunt Washington
Just two weeks before Christmas, 1985, a young toddler is found wandering alone outside a Kmart in western Washington. Her parents couldn't be found anywhere. A few days later, the young girl - named Crystal - was reunited with her grandmother. There was only one clue that Crystal could offer to the location of her missing parents:
Washington parent group filing federal challenge to Biden Title IX changes
(The Center Square) – The fight over the Biden administration's rule changes to Title IX, which will allow boys who identify as girls to compete in girls' sports, has inspired a first-of-its-kind federal lawsuit in Washington state. Other states led by Republican governors or attorneys general have succeeded in getting preliminary injunctions to block the new rules. In Washington, where Democrats are firmly in control, the challenge comes from a group of citizen activists. ...
Ralph Street to close for construction starting Monday, July 22
SPOKANE, Wash. — The Washington State Department of Transportation said in a press release that Ralph Street will be closed for two weeks beginning on Monday, July 22. The closure will take place until August 2 between Carlisle Avenue and Euclid Avenue, just north of the Spokane River. These...
Three community pools to host free evening swimming on Saturday
SPOKANE, Wash. — The City of Spokane will provide additional free swimming hours at three community pools on Saturday due to high temperatures. The A.M. Cannon, Comstock and Shadle pools will host free evening swimming in addition to the regular afternoon swimming hours on Saturday, July 20. The six...
Meltz Extreme Grilled Cheese to open at Spokane International Airport
Spokane, Wash. – Meltz Extreme Grilled Cheese has teased travelers at Spokane International Airport (GEG) with news of its soon-to-open restaurant. The popular eatery is set to continue serving its delicious grilled cheese sandwiches to hungry travelers. Meltz is one of the many local restaurants coming to GEG. Some...
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