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New school year brings changes for WA schools under Biden Title IX Final Rule
(The Center Square) - With the new school year right around the corner, Washington’s 295 public school districts are busy trying to figure out how to comply with the recently implemented Final Rule changes to Title IX, created by the Biden administration. Twenty-six states have, at least for now, blocked the changes, and as previously reported by The Center Square, The Washington Parents Network had planned to file a legal challenge to the Title IX changes, but opted to wait for the 11th Circuit Court...
Washington worker fighting to leave state's largest union
(The Center Square) - A Washington state worker trying to opt out of her union, had to get help from a national organization for advice on standing up to leadership. The worker, represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE), demanded her freedom from the union back in April, but was told she was required to continue paying dues until her next “opt-out window” opened in October 2025. Frustrated...
The Hidden Heroes Fighting Wildfires in The Pacific Northwest
From the time we're young, we learn that firefighters are those brave people who suit up in bulky red and yellow gear with hard hats, jump in a firetruck, and speed with sirens toward fire danger (sometimes with a Dalmatian in tow). In my mind, firefighting first conjures images of massive water hoses spewing into the brush, then sweeps to the skies to watch planes dump the iconic red-colored fire retardant and helicopters drop gallons of water down in an attempt to drench wild flames.
Spokane approves $3.8 million for housing center before finalizing location
(The Center Square) - The City of Spokane approved a $3.85 million contract on Monday for its proposed Housing Navigation Center; however, it still needs to finalize a location to put the service. Spokane issued a Request for Proposals a few months ago with an intended start date of Aug. 1. While it missed the mark in terms of starting, with a contract now approved, the city is one step closer to propping up the center and Mayor Lisa Brown’s scattered site shelter model. ...
Washington state ‘increasingly at risk’ for rolling blackouts
(The Center Square) - A proposed battery energy storage system near Goldendale under consideration by the Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council would, if ultimately approved by Gov. Jay Inslee, be able to provide 200,000 homes with electricity for up to four hours. It’s a facility that Washington residents might need if the state is unable to meet future energy demands, which the company behind the project warns is growing more likely. ...
Spokanites speak out against city council expanding homeless camping restrictions
(The Center Square) - As Spokane’s elected officials struggle to find common ground over homelessness, their constituents testified during Monday's city council meeting over legislation expanding camping prohibitions. Last November, nearly 75% of voters favored Proposition 1, a citizen initiative that made camping illegal within 1,000 feet of a park, school or daycare. However, Councilmember Michael Cathcart wants to expand the legislation that some argue criminalizes homelessness. While Prop 1...
The latest pre-trial developments in the case of Idaho quadruple murder suspect Bryan Kohberger
(CNN) — The defense team of Bryan Kohberger, the man accused of killing four University of Idaho students in their off-campus home in 2022, has requested to move the case out of town, saying in a recent memorandum he can’t receive a fair trial in Latah County because of “inflammatory” publicity.
Kootenai County aims to improve tax correction transparency
COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho — Kootenai County staff have asked commissioners to change how they approach tax cancellations and value corrections for prior years in order to communicate when those changes impact taxing districts. Julina Hildreth, a senior accountant in the Kootenai County Auditor’s Office, proposed the change Tuesday.
Boise School District Limits Social Media on Student Devices
BOISE, Idaho — Boise School District Administration is putting limitations on certain electronic devices. They have implemented these guidelines to ensure that students remain focused on their academic journey. Effective immediately, district-provided student devices, such as Chromebooks, will allow access to only two social media platforms: YouTube and LinkedIn.
Prep football preview: Rigby set to make another title run
RIGBY — The demise of the Rigby High School football program may have been greatly exaggerated. So, demise may be too strong of a word, but when the premier 5A program in the state gets eliminated in the state quarterfinals, there are bound to be some questions. Coach Armando...
Grizzly Bear Relocated To Island Park Area After Killing Calf
On August 13, 2024, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) relocated an adult male grizzly bear after it was determined that the bear had killed a domestic calf near Highway 20 and the Buffalo River. The decision to relocate the bear was made in consultation with the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS).
100TH YEAR CALDWELL NIGHT RODEO OFF TO A ROUSING START
CALDWELL, Idaho (Aug 13, 2024) – A century ago, the citizens of Caldwell, Idaho, got together and hosted a rodeo that now has 100 years of history – and if opening night was any indication, this rodeo has a great future ahead of it. It is the rodeo...
Sierra Ferrell Turns NPR’s Tiny Desk into Trail of Flowers for Intimate Concert
Sierra Ferrell brought her Trail of Flowers to the NPR Tiny Desk, performing her Americana hits surrounded by flowers on every surface. She began with the song “I Could Drive You Crazy,” playing the fiddle along with her band of identically-dressed boys. The concert, an intimate treat for the NPR office, showcased her unique vocal prowess.
Caldwell school board approves armed private security to replace SROs
After the Caldwell electorate voted down its school district’s $4.1 million supplemental levy in May, school resource officers (SROs) have become one of the casualties of budget cuts. Instead, Eagle Eye Security will step up to fill the void. At the school board’s Monday meeting, members approved a yearlong contract with the private force, which will allocate three officers to patrol Caldwell schools while class is in session. Caldwell High...
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