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Spokane may add ‘housing status’ to list of protected classes amid homeless crisis
(The Center Square) – The Spokane City Council is considering an ordinance that would add “housing status” to the list of protected classes amid the city’s homelessness crisis. Councilmember Lili Navarrete put the legislation together following last year’s resolution recognizing the “human rights and basic dignities of individuals experiencing homelessness.” Navarrete’s new ordinance amends several sections of the Spokane Municipal Code while proposing an entirely new one. The measure intends...
Walla Walla District of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Welcomes New Commanding Officer
WALLA WALLA, Wash. -- Lieutenant Col. Kathryn Werback is now command of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Walla Walla District after a change of command ceremony Friday morning.
Hermona Girmay of Edmonds crowned Miss Washington 2024
Hermona Girmay of Edmonds, who was named Miss Seattle in February, was crowned Miss Washington 2024 on July 6 at Capital High School Performing Arts Center in Olympia. Girmay, who was born and raised in Edmonds, attended Holy Rosary School and graduated from Edmonds-Woodway High School. According to a news...
Columbia Basin's battle with Japanese beetles expands beyond initial quarantine zone
Tri-Cities, Wash. — Leaders from the Washington Department of Agriculture say Japanese Beetles have been found outside of the quarantine area originally in Pasco. The Japanese Beetle can affect up to 300-different species of plants, including some of the most important crops in the area like hops, grapes, and roses. We're told they start as a grub, staying below the ground until late June, when they come up to wreck havoc on local crops.
Recall process underway for Mabton Mayor Rachel Ruelas
YAKIMA COUNTY, WA-- The recall process for Mabton mayor Rachel Ruelas is now underway. County Auditor Charles Ross telling KIMA on Friday four of the five council members who submitted the charges have re-filed. Ross also tells us a ballot summary is being written and sent to all parties including...
All Diamond Shruumz Chocolates, Gummies, And Cones Recalled in WA
Prophet Premium Blends has issued a recall on all Diamond Shruumz products. At least 58 people in at least 27 states reported serious illness after consuming Diamond Shruumz chocolates, gummies, and cones. 30 people were hospitalized. On case of serious illness has been identified in Washington State in a Grant County resident.
Officials Considering Lethal Removal of Wolves in Asotin County Following Recent Livestock Attacks
CLARKSTON - Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife staff are considering lethal removal of wolves in the Couse Pack after recent attacks on cattle in Asotin County. According to officials, as of July 8, 2024, WDFW staff have investigated one dead calf, as well as one injured calf and two injured cows. Based on the investigations, staff confirmed the dead calf was killed by a wolf, or wolves, and two of the injured livestock (one calf and one cow) wounds were caused by confirmed wolf depredation events. The injuries to the fourth cow were determined to have been caused by a probable wolf depredation event.
Lewiston MMA Fighters Featured at Northern Quest Casino on Saturday
SPOKANE - This Saturday night, Northern Quest Casino in Spokane, WA, will host an exciting night of fights featuring four fighters from Arnett’s Martial Arts America. The main event will see Drake Randall, a 27-year-old from Lewiston, Idaho, defending his undefeated record against Michael Keune. Randall, a former college wrestling All-American, boasts a professional record of 5-0 and has been training with Arnett's Martial Arts America for three years.
Ryan Leaf at Pac-12 Media Day: 'They're going to come scrambling back when the boats get full'
LAS VEGAS -- Ryan Leaf does not see the current situation of Washington State and Oregon State as a disadvantage. The legendary Cougar quarterback instead sees WSU and OSU in prime position as greed continues to terraform college football. Leaf was one of the guest speakers at Pac-12 Media Day on Wednesday and opined that some of the Pac-12 schools that have taken off may wind up coming back.
Plastic Surgery Provider Faking Positive Reviews Fined $5M
A Seattle-area plastic surgery provider has been ordered to pay $5 million to the state attorney general’s office and thousands of Washington patients after being accused of posting fake positive reviews and threatening patients over negative ones. The settlement, reached through a federal consent decree, aims to hold the provider accountable for its deceptive practices.
Year-old Northwest potatoes are being dumped in favor of new potatoes
For two years, Northwest farmers didn’t have enough potatoes for processors. The crops yielded under what was expected. Processors were buying potatoes from the Midwest, East Coast and even Canada to make fries. Fast food restaurants weren’t getting all the fries that they could sell. But then, last...
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