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WA Fish & Wildlife warns of 'catastrophe' after finding invasive mussel
RENTON, Wash. - Washington State Fish and Wildlife officers are sounding the alarm after a highly-invasive zebra mussel was discovered at an aquarium wholesaler in Renton. The tiny mollusk, spotted on a moss ball imported from Ukraine, could have catastrophic consequences for the state’s waterways if it spreads. Within...
Washington State Debate Coalition cancels Oct. 11 gubernatorial debate
The Washington State Debate Coalition (WSDC) has canceled its Oct. 11 gubernatorial debate between Bob Ferguson and Dave Reichert in Ellensburg, the agency announced Thursday. The decision to cancel the debate comes after possible miscommunication between WSDC and Ferguson’s campaign, with WSDC claiming that Ferguson withdrew from the debate after “months of planning and repeated conversations with the campaign to stay the course and proceed as planned with the event,” and Ferguson’s campaign claiming Ferguson “never committed to this debate at any point in the process.”
WDFW Implements Urgent Regulations to Stop the Spread of Chronic Wasting Disease
Emergency Rules are now in place because a deer was recently found with Chronic Wasting disease north of Spokane. The rules mainly affect hunting units around Spokane. Also interesting: The Most Invasive Menace Is Attacking Washington's Coastal Ecosystem. The rules take immediate effect and apply to transport of dead wildlife...
Gonzaga's Mark Few ranks No. 6 among "Top 10 active NCAA men's basketball coaches with most wins"
SPOKANE, Wash. — When you think of Gonzaga Basketball, you will most likely think of some well known players like Drew Timme, Anton Watson, Andrew Nembhard, Jalen Suggs and the list goes on. But the most prominent man for the GU program is none other than Mark Few who has been at the helm since 1999.
Disabled veteran finds new roots in Spokane with help from generous volunteers
SPOKANE, Wash. -- Veterans, neighbors and community members woke up bright and early Saturday ready to work and make the outside of Army Colonel Danny Dudek's home look just as good and special as the inside.
Spokane Medical Examiner’s Office works to connect, educate students on career opportunities
SPOKANE, Wash. – Forensic pathology is an industry that isn’t often top of mind for students. The Spokane County Medical Examiner’s Office is working to change that through various community connections. “We do outreach as young as seventh grade,” said Kate Sire. Kate currently works as...
Body pulled from Spokane River
SPOKANE, Wash. – Law enforcement pulled a body out of the Spokane River Saturday evening. According to the Spokane Police Department, the body was retrieved from the river by emergency responders around 4:30 p.m. near the North Green Street bridge. The Spokane Fire Department and the police department both...
Spokane County Commissioners move to regulate wind, solar farms as interest grows in Eastern Washington
As energy companies continue to eye large wind farms in Eastern Washington, Spokane County commissioners are setting the terms for what they’ll look like within the county’s borders.
Carroll Colleges Edges LC State Volleyball in Friday Night Five-Setter
LEWISTON – The 2024 Hells Canyon Grand Invitational concluded on Friday with a tight five-set battle between former Frontier Conference rivals LC State and Carroll College (Mont.). In the first meeting between the two volleyball teams since 2019, the Fighting Saints of Carroll took the contest 3-2 (25-20, 26-28, 25-15, 20-25, 15-7). “I knew that having Carroll on our schedule meant that we would face a high volleyball IQ program,” Head Coach Katie Palmer said. “Coach Boyle does a great job preparing her team. We needed to learn their hitters faster and make adjustments defensively again. With that being said, Natany’s 33 digs were well-earned. We will get back in the gym on Monday to continue working toward a more diverse offense.”
$20,000 Raised to Purchase Prosthetic Leg for Quincy Valley Firefighter
QUINCY - The community recently celebrated a remarkable achievement, as residents came together to raise $20,000 to support 18-year-old Ben Belino of Ephrata in his pursuit of a specialized prosthetic leg tailored for firefighting. This heartwarming accomplishment was made possible by the unwavering dedication of the Grant County Fire District #3 Volunteer Firefighter's Association and the overwhelming generosity of the public.
Kadlec responds to striking union's claims as fourth strike day wraps up
RICHLAND, Wash. - The Kadlec Regional Medical Center issued multiple responses on Friday to claims made by SEIU Healthcare 1199NW, the union representing the service and technical workers that have been on strike since Tue., Aug. 20. SEIU claimed that Providence security escorted striking night shift workers out of the...
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