Update: Avista reports most power restored after windstorm
SPOKANE, WA – Avista says power restoration is substantially complete following Wednesday’s windstorm, with crews continuing work in hard-to-reach areas. As of 4 p.m. Thursday, about 86% of affected customers had power restored. Approximately 11,875 customers remained
Northwest just finished warmest fall on record, scientists report
PORTLAND, OR – Across the Northwest, a record warm fall and lack of snowpack going into the winter is putting more drought pressure on Oregon, Idaho, Washington and western Montana. Despite record rain in western Washington recently,
Ferguson proposes $244M boost for housing programs
SEATTLE, WA — Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson is asking lawmakers to fund $244 million in additional housing investments as part of a budget proposal released Thursday. His plan comes as the state grapples with an ongoing shortage
‘Christmas came early:’ Spokane, Spokane County unanimously approve 911 transition
SPOKANE, WA – Spokane Regional Emergency Communications announced Thursday that it will allow Spokane to remain in the network until 2028 as the city stands up its own 911 dispatch services. The SREC Governing Board voted last January to
Republican proposes fix to employees “double dipping” taxpayer-subsidized leave
OLYMPIA, WA – Facing another multi-billion-dollar state deficit, Republicans are hoping to avoid more taxes by closing a loophole they say allows government workers to double dip by using paid time off and family leave at the
US House passes bill to remove gray wolf from Endangered Species Act list
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. House on Thursday passed, 211-204, a bill to remove Endangered Species Act protections for the gray wolf outside Alaska. The bill, sponsored by Colorado Republican Lauren Boebert, would direct the Interior secretary to
Trump health agency proposes rules to limit gender-affirming care for youth
WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald Trump’s administration took major steps Thursday in a campaign to block minors’ access to gender-affirming care nationwide. Under two proposed new rules from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, hospitals would
Feds order WA power plant to keep burning coal, setting up clash with state
OLYMPIA, WA – The Trump administration has ordered Washington’s last coal-fired power station to continue burning coal, just weeks before it was scheduled to shut down and convert to natural gas fuel. This has sparked yet another
15 arrested during two-day warrant operation in Spokane County
SPOKANE, WA – Fifteen wanted suspects were arrested during a two-day warrant operation conducted across Spokane Valley and Spokane County, according to the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office. The operation took place Dec. 10–11 and involved the Spokane
Holiday solid waste collection schedule announced for Lewiston
LEWISTON, ID — The City of Lewiston has announced changes to solid waste collection and facility hours during the Christmas and New Year’s holidays. According to the Lewiston Public Works Department, curbside collection will shift by one