WA Lands Commissioner Wants $100M Boost for Wildfire Funding
WASHINGTON STATE – Washington’s public lands commissioner is asking the Legislature for roughly $100 million more to prevent and fight wildfires. Dave Upthegrove wants a $60 million boost for wildfire prevention funding that was shortchanged in the
Deputy-Involved Shooting at Eastern State Hospital Leaves Employee and Suspect Dead
MEDICAL LAKE, WA — A Spokane County Sheriff’s Deputy was involved in a fatal shooting early Saturday after an armed suspect opened fire at Eastern State Hospital, killing a hospital employee. According to the Sheriff’s Office, the
Trump directs war secretary to send troops to Portland to protect ICE
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Troops will be sent in to protect immigration and customs enforcement facilities “under siege” in Portland, President Donald Trump said Saturday morning. The president cited attacks “by Antifa” and other “domestic terrorists” in a
Department of Energy returning $13B climate agenda funding to taxpayers
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Energy will be returning to American taxpayers $13 billion in “unobligated wasteful spending” that was originally intended for former President Joe Biden’s climate agenda. In response, Larry Behrens from Power
Trump says he won’t back down on Antifa terrorism designation
WASHINGTON, D.C.– President Donald Trump is moving quickly against an organization that he blames for destruction, looting and protests, another indication the president is acting faster during his second term. Trump has long wanted to take action against the
FEMA Approves Federal Funds to Help Battle Lower Sugarloaf Fire in Washington
BOTHELL, WA — The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has authorized federal funds to assist in combating the Lower Sugarloaf Fire burning in Chelan County. The authorization, granted in the early hours of Friday, September 26, by
FDA Authorizes First Eyeglass Lenses to Slow Progression of Childhood Nearsightedness
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved marketing of the Essilor Stellest eyeglass lenses, the first glasses designed to both correct and slow the progression of myopia, or nearsightedness, in children ages
A federal government shutdown is nearing. Here’s a guide for what to expect.
WASHINGTON, D.C — Congress’ failure to pass a short-term government funding bill before midnight Tuesday will lead to the first shutdown in nearly seven years and give President Donald Trump broad authority to determine what federal operations
Harvest Festival and Pumpkin U-Pick at WSU Organic Farm Happening Today
The WSU Eggert Family Organic Farm is hosting their annual u-pick pumpkin sales from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sept. 27 and Oct. 4. The Sept. 27 sale also features a one-day Harvest Festival. The festival is free and includes a corn maze, games, face-painting, and other
Discover Pass price going up $15 on Oct. 1
OLYMPIA, WA – The price to visit state parks in Washington will rise on Oct. 1, with a $15 hike to the annual cost of a Discover Pass. State lawmakers approved the increase from $30 to $45