Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife’s list of species at risk surpasses 300

SALEM, OR – More than 320 species of plants and animals living in Oregon are in need of greater protection, according to the state’s Department of Fish and Wildlife, up from 294 about a decade ago, the
Northern Idaho Man Sentenced to Prison After Domestic Battery Conviction

COEUR D’ALENE, ID — A 37-year-old Athol man with a lengthy criminal record has been sentenced to prison following a violent domestic battery case investigated last year, the Kootenai County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office announced. Derick Wayne Brunke
Pullman Police Remind Residents: Indoor Furniture Belongs Indoors

PULLMAN, WA – The Pullman Police Department is reminding residents that city code prohibits the use of indoor furniture outdoors. According to Pullman City Code, furnishings such as couches, recliners, or other items designed for indoor use
Victims identified in Minneapolis Catholic school shooting

MINNEAPOLIS, MN – “As a family, we are shattered, and words cannot capture the depth of our pain.” Those are the words of the parents of 10-year-old Harper Moyski, one of the victims of a Wednesday shooting
‘Made of Crimson’ campaign spreads enduring Cougar pride

PULLMAN, WA – Cougar Athletics is charging into the new season with a fresh rallying cry designed to bring the Washington State University community together. The “Made of Crimson” campaign celebrates the resilient nature of WSU, whether
Pullman Artist Joins Weezer, Janelle Monáe, and More at Bumbershoot’s Summer Sendoff

SEATTLE, WA – First, the bad news: It’s Labor Day weekend, which signals summer’s unofficial end. And as of yesterday, Seattle sunsets are happening before 8 p.m. The good news? It’s also Bumbershoot weekend, which means the
Bear Charges Hiker at Glacier National Park, Woman Hospitalized After Defensive Encounter

KALISPELL, MT – A 34-year-old female hiker was stable but transported to the hospital after being injured Wednesday by a brown-colored bear at Lake Janet in Glacier National Park, the park said in a news release. The
Septic Failure Forces Temporary Closure of Amenities at Hammer Creek Recreation Site

COTTONWOOD, ID — The Bureau of Land Management’s Cottonwood Field Office has temporarily closed certain amenities at the Hammer Creek Recreation Site along the Lower Salmon River due to a septic system failure. The issue, which began
Plant the Palouse: Community Invited to Restore Wetland Habitat at Pullman Industrial Park

PULLMAN, WA – The Palouse Conservation District (PCD) and the Port of Whitman are calling on community members to roll up their sleeves for an afternoon of hands-on conservation at the Pullman Industrial Park. The volunteer event,
Motorcyclist Killed in Spokane Valley Crash

SPOKANE VALLEY, WA – A man was killed in a motorcycle crash Thursday night after colliding with a vehicle at the intersection of East Sprague Avenue and Custer Road. Deputies with the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office say the