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Plan finalized to kill thousands of barred owls around Northwest
The federal government will move ahead with plans to kill tens of thousands of barred owls in Washington, Oregon, and California to protect threatened spotted owls. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced a decision on Wednesday to adopt a controversial barred owl management strategy that calls for lethal removal of the birds by shooting […]
Delta Offers “Status” to Washington State Residents in Honor of the Seattle Seahawks
Washington state residents can enroll in a special promotion giving them an honorary Delta Air Lines “status.”. Delta’s back with its “12Status” in honor of the National Football League’s Seattle Seahawks team. The “12” nods toward the “12th man,” an affectionate term given to a football team’s dedicated fans. (Football teams have 11 players on the field at a given time. The 12th man is the crowd cheering them on.)
Bail set for Wapato man charged with threatening to shoot ex-girlfriend
A Wapato man was arrested on charges he put a loaded gun in his ex-girlfriend’s mouth and threatened to kill her. Jonathan Christopher Vargas, 39, was charged in Yakima County Superior Court with second-degree assault, felony harassment and third-degree malicious mischief in connection with the July 28 incident in Yakima.
Brick West Brewing Co. releases its third certified Salmon Safe beer, thanks to local hops and barley
Ever wish you could knock a cold one back with Ribby?. Beer drinkers at Brick West Brewing Co. did when everyone's favorite Redband trout paid the brewery a visit last Thursday evening. The anthropomorphic fish high-fived his way through the taproom and then toured the patio, which was tabled by some of his favorite friends, organizations like the Lands Council, Water Wise Spokane, the Spokane Conservation District and even the Spokane Audubon Society.
NEWS BRIEFS: CHAS Health celebrates three decades
The Community Health Association of Spokane (CHAS) formed in 1994, and a year later it opened a single clinic with two exam beds and a desire for a healthier Spokane. Now, as CHAS Health marks its 30th anniversary on Sept. 8, it's grown to 25 locations with nearly 2,000 employees providing medical, dental and behavioral health care. Over the years CHAS opened facilities around the Inland Northwest to ensure care was available. In 1999, the organization opened a clinic in the Valley (Spokane Valley wasn't its own city yet), in 2005 it opened a clinic in Deer Park and then in 2009 it opened a health center in Lewiston, Idaho — its first location in another state. CHAS has also begun operating health clinics in the region's schools to ensure that students and their families can easily access health care. The first opened in Airway Heights at Sunset Elementary School in 2012 and then another opened inside Spokane's Rogers High School in 2020, providing more than 1,500 students access to medical and behavioral health care. Since then, two more clinics have opened at North Central and Shadle Park high schools. (COLTON RASANEN)
New Fire Reported Near Entiat
UPDATE Thursday, Aug. 29th 10:30 A.M. The 10-acre Sunshine Fire is burning in Crum Canyon approx. 2 miles Northwest of Entiat, WA. The Okanogan Wenatchee National Forest reports the fire started Wednesday and drew a quick response including fire engines and aerial suppression measures. There are no threats to any...
One Small Bump Could Stop Costco’s 2nd Tri-Cities Location
One Small Bump Could Keep Stop Costco’s 2nd Tri-Cities Location. I know the Tri-Cities is getting excited for a second location for Costco and one little bump might delay its opening in Richland. When Will The New Costco Open In Tri-Cities Was. Costco was going to open a new...
Sunnyside City Council levies no confidence vote against Mayor in wake of budget crisis
SUNNYSIDE, Wash.-The Sunnyside City Council passed a no confidence vote for Mayor Dean Broersma on Aug. 26 following budget concerns and reports of a potential $4 million budget deficit. Councilmember Vicky Frausto put forth the resolution for a vote of no confidence after the budget situation and $4 million shortfall...
Local Animal Rescue Launches $20,000 Donation Match Backed by Former Mariners Manager Scott Servais
OKANOGAN – Team Okanogan Animal Rescue (TOAR) has announced an exciting opportunity for animal welfare supporters to double their impact through a donation match initiative. Former Seattle Mariners Manager Scott Servais and his wife, TOAR President Jill Servais, have pledged to match all donations made to the organization from today through August 30, up to $20,000.
'I got new shoes and new shirts!' Kids with Salvation Army Spokane go back to school shopping with local law enforcement
SPOKANE, Wash. -- Around 60 local children from Salvation Army's two foster care programs and shelter went back to school shopping with local law enforcement Wednesday morning.
Money available for those who live near site of Lineage Logistics Fire
Relief is available for those who live close to the Lineage Logistics building destroyed by fire earlier this year in Finley. The fire at the warehouse used to store frozen food started April 21. It burned for two months and produced smoke that irritated many who live nearby. The Benton...
Yakima Meeting Set for Annexation Concerns on September 17
The Yakima City Council talked about an annexation in Terrace Heights during the regular meeting at Yakima City Hall earlier this month. The proposed annexation of 1,000 acres east of the Yakima River was prompted by petitions from property owners. SO IF THE ANNEXATION IS EVENTUALLY APPROVED WHAT AREAS WOULD...
30 state businesses nominated for Employer of the Year Awards
Two businesses in Edmonds and three in Lynnwood are among the 2024 nominees for Governor’s Employer Awards presented by the Washington State Governor’s Committee on Disability Issues & Employment (GCDE). These awards honor public and private employers statewide for their exemplary work recruiting, hiring, retaining and promoting workers with disabilities.
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