Valley
LATEST NEWS
Warning: WA residents Warned to Not Travel to These 19 Locations
Fellow residents of Washington - are you planning on grabbing your passport and leaving for a vacation out of the country?. Before leaving the US, you should consider these important items. Update your will. I suppose it is a good idea always to have an up-to-date will, just in case...
Court fight tests Washington’s protections for tenants threatened with eviction
When a tenant in Washington faces eviction, it’s possible they can reach a settlement agreement with their landlord that allows them to stay in their home. A state law approved in 2021 bars these agreements from forcing renters to waive certain protections – things like rights to mediation of tenant-landlord disagreements, rent repayment plans, and 14-day eviction notices.
Fourth of July fireworks keep firefighters busy around western WA
RENTON, Wash. - Fourth of July fireworks continue to keep fire departments across our area busy. It started with several fires sparking throughout western Washington on Thursday. "The flames went straight up into the air," said Michael Mitchell. "It was hot." Mitchell described a small brush fire that erupted just...
Eye for an eye? One Washington execution was not equal to its crime
You might think of Washington as a progressive state. But unbelievable as it may seem, Washington State only fully abolished the death penalty in 2023. The state's last execution was just 13 years prior. Whether you approve or disapprove of capital punishment, there's a curious outlier among the 110 executions in Washington.
WA counties to receive nearly $30M in payments for tax-exempt federal land
Washington’s counties will share close to $30 million in payments this year from the U.S. government to compensate them for untaxable federal land within their boundaries. The Interior Department last week announced $621.2 million in Payments in Lieu of Taxes for state and local governments nationwide. How much each place receives depends on the number […] The post WA counties to receive nearly $30M in payments for tax-exempt federal land appeared first on Washington State Standard.
Washington growers to hold piece rate recordkeeping webinar
Two Washington growers organizations are collaborating to help the state’s growers deal with piece rate recordkeeping. The event is sponsored by the Washington Winegrowers Association and the Washington Growers League. “Learn how to comply with piece rate laws while managing labor costs effectively. This webinar will cover compliant piece...
Mary Walker’s Tammy Ward named regional classified employee of the year
The NorthEast Washington Educational Service District 101(NEWESD) has selected Washtucna High School Math and Science Teacher Teena Vanderholm as 2025 Regional Teacher of the Year and Mary Walker School District Leadership Team District’s Secretarial Coordinator Tammy Ward as Regional Classified School Employee of the Year for 2024. Overseen by...
Crash blocking both directions of U.S Highway 2 near Reardan
REARDAN, Wash. — U.S. highway is closed in both directions due to a crash. According to the Washington Department of Transportation (WSDOT), a crash is blocking both directions of U.S. Highway 2 east of Reardan and west of Deep Creek. The crash happened around 6:50 p.m., and crews are working to clear the incident.
Spokane Fire Department water rescue team ready for heatwave
SPOKANE, Wash. — As many plan to head to rivers and lakes to cool off during next week’s heat, the Spokane Fire Department Water Rescue Team conducted weekly training Saturday in the Spokane River. The training took 10 of the team’s 40 members through various practice rescues. These...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.