OLYMPIA, Wash. — Governor Inslee has announced $135 million in economic assistance for those hit hardest by the state’s latest COVID-19 closures. The relief package will go toward businesses and families impacted by governor’s latest restrictions. “This will include $70…
UPDATE: The road is back open in both directions as of Tuesday night, according to the Washington State Department of Transportation. (more…)
SPOKANE, Wash. — Shortly after the Spokane Health Board voted to terminate Dr. Bob Lutz on Thursday, the former health officer’s attorney released a statement on his behalf. Lutz will take legal action by all means necessary to fight his…
PULLMAN, Wash. — Both Washington State and Gonzaga universities are planning a revised academic calendar for spring semester that would include eliminating spring break altogether. At WSU, the proposed schedule would delay the start of spring semester and cut learning days…
EMMETT, Idaho — A pilot died in a crash while fighting the Schill Fire near Emmett, Idaho, on Tuesday. The pilot was flying a Single Engine Air Tanker when the crash took place, according to the Bureau of Land Management…
OLYMPIA, Wash. — When Governor Jay Inslee visited Malden, he brought some apples he had picked at the Governor’s Mansion. Turns out, doing that broke the law. https://twitter.com/SpokaneFire/status/1304167963197538304 The Department of Agriculture alerted the Governor’s Office that taking apples from maggot-infested…
MALDEN, Wash. — Governor Jay Inslee addressed the wildfire that destroyed the town of Malden during a press conference on Tuesday, calling it “one of the most traumatic events.” Wildfires burned an estimated 330,000 acres in Washington on Monday.…
COEUR d’ALENE, Idaho — A little boy from Coeur d’Alene is being recognized for mowing 50 lawns for community members in need, free of charge. Raising Men Lawn Care Service was started by a man in Huntsville, Alabama. “I was leaving…
OLYMPIA, Wash. — The Washington State Department of Natural Resources is implementing a temporary shooting ban on DNR-managed lands in order to prevent wildfires, it announced Friday. The ban goes into effect at 12 a.m. Saturday, and applies to 3 million…
Republican incumbent Cathy McMorris Rodgers advanced through Washington’s primary election Tuesday night, with just over 50% of the vote. McMorris Rodgers received 56,572 of the 112,653 initial votes counted. Trailing behind for Washington’s 5th Congressional District seat is Dave Wilson,…
OLYMPIA, Wash. — A lawmaker from Western Washington wants to make masks happen. Democrat Suzan DelBene kicked off the “On Wednesday’s We Wear Pink” effort on Wednesday- a nod to the ‘Mean Girls’ movie. The Democratic Women’s Caucus is promoting…
RENTON, Wash. -- The Washington Interscholastic Activities Association announced Tuesday a modified calendar for upcoming sports seasons in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The new calendar is separated into four seasons, each consisting of sports based on risk level for…
CHELAN CO., Wash. — A Lake Chelan waterpark will close its doors Monday, days after a federal judge threw out its lawsuit challenging the legality of Governor Inslee’s stay-home order. In a letter addressed to customers and staff, Slidewaters said…
CHELAN CO., Wash. — Governor Inslee hinted at repercussions for a Lake Chelan waterpark choosing to operate despite the stay-home order during his COVID-19 response update on Thursday. “There will be penalties for that noncompliance,” Gov. Inslee said. Slidewaters, a family-owned…
Ballots for the upcoming primary election will be in the hands of Washington voters in a matter of days. The voting period begins Friday and goes until 8 p.m. on election day, August 4. The Secretary of State is encouraging…
The next time you head into a Starbucks to place your order, remember that mask. Starting July 15, Starbucks will require all customers in its U.S. stores to wear face coverings. Those who don’t want to wear a mask can…
COEUR d’ALENE, Idaho — The body of the last remaining victim from Sunday’s plane crash was removed from the bottom of Lake Coeur d’Alene on Thursday, as well as a portion of the Cessna, the Kootnenai County Sheriff’s Office said.…
RENTON, Wash. -- The Washington Interscholastic Activities Association announced Tuesday it will delay the start of the fall sports season until the beginning of September. According to a release, football is now scheduled to begin September 5. All other fall…
An advocacy group has filed a lawsuit challenging Washington’s mask mandate, and whether Governor Inslee and Secretary of Health John Wiesman have the authority to issue such an order. The lawsuit was filed by the Freedom Foundation, a non-profit organization…
CONNELL, Wash. — A total of 195 inmates at Coyote Ridge Corrections Center have now tested positive for COVID-19, according to the Washington State Department of Corrections. The update in confirmed cases marks an additional 22 inmates who have tested positive…
SPOKANE, Wash. — Hoopfest may be postponed, but that won’t stop organizers from celebrating this weekend. Each year, Hoopfest staff, Board of Directors and volunteers meet the Saturday before Hoopfest to replace old basketball nets around Spokane. Though the tournament…
SPOKANE, Wash. — Governor Jay Inslee will be in Spokane on Thursday, where he plans to meet with local leaders to discuss impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. During his visit, Governor Inslee will meet with some of the people leading…
RICHLAND, Wash. - The Richland School District has selected a new superintendent, after their prior pick turned down the offer due to coronavirus concerns. Superintendent Shelley Redinger will be taking over at RSD after eight years serving Spokane Public Schools,…
McDonald’s is looking to hire roughly 3,900 employees in restaurants across Washington this summer. The announcement comes as counties continue to reopen and McDonald’s once again offers dine-in services. In anticipation of reopening, McDonald’s has implemented 50 new safety procedures…
