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Newhouse, Sessler, Smiley participate in Yakima forum
YAKIMA- Jarrod Sessler, Dan Newhouse, and Tiffany Smiley came together for a forum held by the Yakima Women Republicans Club. The forum started out heated, with candidates directing comments directly at each other. After the moderator politely asked them to answer the questions they had been asked, the room cooled down.
Inslee to agency leaders: Money’s too tight for new programs
As Washington Gov. Jay Inslee fashions his last budget proposal, he’s told directors of state agencies to not ask for money for new programs or expansion of existing ones. He wants them to tighten their spending as they deal with increasing demand for public services and rising costs to provide them. Tax collections “will likely […] The post Inslee to agency leaders: Money’s too tight for new programs appeared first on Washington State Standard.
Competitive field for open U.S. House seat in WA’s 6th District
Two similarly aligned Democrats with different political experiences and a Republican who believes he can break the seat’s blue streak are battling for the open position in Washington’s 6th Congressional District. The retirement of U.S. Rep. Derek Kilmer drew a competitive crowd eyeing a promotion from state to...
Union Gap Goes MINI: Travelers from All Over the Country to Descend Upon Yakima This SUNDAY
MINI TAKES THE STATES (MTTS) 2024 is an epic 9-day road trip from Albuquerque to Seattle. The bi-annual event's goal is raising money and awareness for. funding summer camps around the country with efforts from the American Camp Association and Keep America Beautiful organizations. Right now, the Mini Cooper caravan...
Exhausted Fire Crews Watch As Washington Burns
The Pioneer Fire in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest has now expanded to 25,688 acres, 14% contained. Firefighters have been working diligently to protect the community of Stehekin through strategic firing operations. These controlled burns, conducted about 8 miles southeast of Stehekin, have created a buffer zone by removing dry and dead ground fuels.
Cooling center to open in Walla Walla Saturday and Sunday
WALLA WALLA – With an excessive heat warning issued by the National Weather Service beginning Saturday and continuing through Sunday, the Walla Walla County Department of Community Health reports First Congregational Church will offer a voluntary cooling center. Located at 73 S. Palouse St., the cooling center will offer...
Kennewick police arrest four suspects, launch narcotics investigation
Kennewick, Wash. — Four suspects have been arrested on Friday, Kennewick Police say it's all thanks to proactive work by an officer during the morning. Police say just before 8:00 AM on Friday, July 19th, officers were in the 3,300 block of West 10th Avenue when they observed multiple wanted persons at a house in the area, as well as illicit drug activity.
Former Spokane Mayor Woodward says city violated her free speech, interfered with election
SPOKANE, Wash - Former Spokane Mayor Nadine Woodward has filed a claim with the City of Spokane, demanding damages over what she calls a violation of her free speech and an attempt to keep her from getting re-elected.
Spokane eyes defunding police by $9.38M, $4.75M from fire, more from courts
(The Center Square) – Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown told her fellow officials they could pull the city out of its deficit; all it would take is extensive personnel and funding cuts, which could diminish public safety. Brown has alluded to this option several times already: first when proposing her Community Safety Levy and then when announcing a two-book outlook for next year. The mayor confirmed many people’s suspicions during Thursday’s budget meeting but noted that the cuts aren’t set in stone. ...
Spokane County affordable housing proving unaffordable for providers
(The Center Square) – With providers unable to pay their bills under current insurance rates and increased costs, Spokane County is considering forgiving almost $2.3 million in affordable housing debts. The Spokane County Board of County Commissioners discussed writing off the unpaid debt and reducing the interest rates on other loans to 0% during Tuesday’s briefing session. However, the county is also considering whether to allow the providers to continue despite the lack the payments. ...
Spokane International Airport to close primary runway, expects increased air traffic over South Hill
SPOKANE, Wash. — Spokane International Airport announced that the primary runway will be closed for maintenance from July 22 to July 26. During this closure, departing and arriving flights will use the secondary runway, which will result in a temporary increase in air traffic over residential areas. South Hill...
Bridgeport considers total fireworks ban following public safety concerns
BRIDGEPORT – The days may be numbered for fireworks within the city limits following comments from residents and the Douglas County Sheriff at the regular monthly meeting of the city council on July 17. Irresponsible and all-hours incidents of fireworks use combined with the high risk of fire caused...
'Let's get down to business.' Spokane GOP delegates say party is unified like never before following Former President Trump's attempted assassination
MILWAUKEE, Wis. - Numerous delegates from Washington and Idaho are at the Republican National Convention this week to help determine what needs to be done to prepare for the upcoming primary elections.
UPDATE: State Investigates Confluence Health Doctor After DUI Arrest
Dominick Bonny is a columnist and contributor to Source ONE News. The Washington State Medical Commission launched an investigation into Confluence Health Neurologist Dr. Shannon Grosdidier after a whistleblower lodged an official complaint about the physician after her hit-and-run and DUI arrest in Wenatchee last October. Prior to the arrest,...
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