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Washington faces shortfall of qualified special education teachers, audit finds
Washington lacks qualified special education teachers and teachers’ aides, but the state doesn’t know how bad the problem really is — just that at least 1.5% of the teachers aren’t qualified for their jobs. That’s according to a new state audit, which found that alongside high vacancy rates in special education, a “significant number of […] The post Washington faces shortfall of qualified special education teachers, audit finds appeared first on Washington State Standard.
Spokane man allegedly shoots at bar after being kicked out
SPOKANE, Wash. – A Spokane man allegedly urinated in full view of a bar’s windows and proceeded to shoot at the establishment after being kicked out on Sunday. According to the Spokane Police Department, the 22-year-old man was asked to leave a bar on the 1400 block of East Illinois Avenue after getting into an argument. Police claim he then urinated in full view of the bar’s windows just outside, and then shot around three rounds at the bar.
Free performances every Friday though August at St. Maries City Park
Spokane, Wash. – Music has a unique ability to bridge divides, create social connections and promote understanding among people from all walks of life. This year, in recognition of its 50th Anniversary theme of “Celebrating Community,” Innovia Foundation is investing in free and low-cost events and opportunities that bring people together. As part of this investment, Innovia is proud to sponsor the St. Maries Summer Sunset Concert Series, an annual celebration organized by the St. Maries Chamber of Commerce that brings community together around the shared power of music.
Risch names Rexburg's Millhollow as Idaho's July small business of the month
U.S. Sen. Jim Risch has named Rexburg's Millhollow as Idaho's July small business of the month. “In 1982, Millhollow became southeast Idaho's first soft-frozen yogurt shop," Risch said. Joe Romney, known to some as "Grandpa Joe," originally opened Millhollow in hopes of instilling a reliable work ethic in his three children. The shop was originally on Carlson Ave. in Rexburg and was moved to S 1st E in 1995. ...
Investigation underway after body is found in Portneuf River
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready ... UPDATE:The unidentified body has been sent to Ada County and the autopsy has been scheduled, according to Bannock County Coroner Torey Danner. Danner said that anytime they send a body for autopsy, it could be for a number of reasons including suspicious circumstances...
Upcoming Dworshak elk Working Group Meeting on July 18
AHSAHKA - The Dworshak Elk Working Group consists of 12 members representing hunters, outfitters, landowners and sportspersons groups. The purpose of this group is to develop proposal ideas for the 2025-26 season setting. Proposals developed by the working group will be presented to the public during the spring public comment period spring of 2025. The Idaho Fish and Game Commission will use this input to help set seasons into the future.
'Unusual activity' prompts Ada County Dispatch to intentionally take down computer aided system
BOISE, Idaho — The Ada County Computer Aided Dispatch was intentionally taken down after dispatch officials noticed "unusual activity." But, 911 and non-emergency dispatch will not be affected. The Ada County Sheriff's Office said on Monday, the unusual activity had been detected in their "Emergency Communications" on July 13....
Boise’s Kellen Moore Prepares For Super Bowl Run
It's not easy to be a coach or a player in the NFL. For every fan favorite who becomes an iconic member of a franchise, there are others who must travel from town to town, team to team, hoping to find the right spot. Boise's Kellen Moore has come a...
Construction coming to improve Harrison Hollow Loop Trail in Boise Foothills
BOISE, Idaho — Two new trail connections are coming to a popular hiking trail in the Boise Foothills with construction starting on July 22, Ridge to Rivers announced in a press release. The Ridge to Rivers partnership, which is led by the City of Boise, is adding two new...
Hundreds converge on Jefferson County Lake for annual water polo tourney
RIGBY — Water polo is growing in popularity in eastern Idaho, according to those involved in the sport in this area. But there are certain limitations currently stunting that growth — most notably, a lack of access to pool time. With the Rigby Water Polo Club looking for...
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