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Whitman County COVID Surge Traced To WSU, As Pullman Again Records A New One-Day High
The numbers bring Whitman County’s total case count since March to 559. Well over half of those have come in the past 10 days. Nearly all the new cases are in Pullman’s college-age population – despite Washington State University moving classes online for this fall semester. Continue Reading Whitman County COVID Surge Traced To WSU, As Pullman Again Records A New One-Day High
Running Out Of Time, Census Scales Back A Critical Step: Checking Its Own Work
With just three months to review the 2020 census results because of a last-minute change by the Trump administration, Census Bureau officials are scrambling to decide what quality checks to toss out. Continue Reading Running Out Of Time, Census Scales Back A Critical Step: Checking Its Own Work
Why Washington Leaders Aren’t Rushing To Address The State’s Pandemic-Caused Budget Shortfall
Washington state leaders say the earliest they would hold a emergency session at this point would most likely be after the November election, if they convene at all. It’s quite possible legislators won’t meet again until January, when their regular 105-day session is scheduled to begin. Continue Reading Why Washington Leaders Aren’t Rushing To Address The State’s Pandemic-Caused Budget Shortfall
Person Shot And Killed During Pro-Trump Car Caravan Through Downtown Portland
A person was shot and killed in downtown Portland Saturday night as a pro-Trump car caravan wound its way through city streets, clashing with counterprotesters along the way. It is uncertain whether the shooting is directly connected to the competing protests, but what became clear late Saturday night was that it likely soon will be. Continue Reading Person Shot And Killed During Pro-Trump Car Caravan Through Downtown Portland
‘Tidying Up The Past’: Pandemic House Cleanings Yield Offers To Return WWII Souvenirs
Aging veterans and their descendants are attempting to return memorabilia to the families of their former enemies ahead of a milestone anniversary. Next Wednesday, September 2, marks 75 years to the day since the Japanese surrender ceremony that ended World War II. Continue Reading ‘Tidying Up The Past’: Pandemic House Cleanings Yield Offers To Return WWII Souvenirs
Windy, Dry Weekend Ups Wildfire Potential, As Crews Watch How Palmer Fire Lines Will Fare
A dry cold front is expected to push into central and eastern Washington this weekend, bringing with it lots of wind from the north. That could fan the flames of fires, especially new starts that are just taking off. Winds could reach 15 to 25 miles per hour, with gusts around 40 miles per hour. Continue Reading Windy, Dry Weekend Ups Wildfire Potential, As Crews Watch How Palmer Fire Lines Will Fare
Lower Monumental Dam Repairs On Snake River Happening During Peak Wheat-Barging Season
A lot of freshly harvested wheat bound for Portland, Oregon, could stack up on the Columbia River system soon because an old guy wire has snapped on the Snake River’s Lower Monumental Dam. Continue Reading Lower Monumental Dam Repairs On Snake River Happening During Peak Wheat-Barging Season
Spokane Is The Largest Washington City To Not Fluoridate Its Water. That Could Change
Water fluoridation has been proposed – and rejected – before by Spokane residents. Supporters such as Dr. Elisabeth Warder believe it’s time to consider it again. The city council is considering a request by dentists to fluoridate the city’s water supply. Continue Reading Spokane Is The Largest Washington City To Not Fluoridate Its Water. That Could Change
‘The Deer … Just Get Whacked’: Private Funds Help Reduce Wildlife Hits On Bad Stretch Near Tonasket
The first part of a project that covers the most dangerous section of Highway 97 near Tonasket, Washington, is finished. It’s expected to prevent more than 100 collisions each year in just one mile in the Okanogan Valley. The 13-miles stretch from Tonasket to Riverside sees nearly 350 deer-car collisions per year. Continue Reading ‘The Deer … Just Get Whacked’: Private Funds Help Reduce Wildlife Hits On Bad Stretch Near Tonasket
Idaho Legislature Passes Liability Protection Bill, Wrapping Up Quick Special Session
After three unusual days in a special session, the Idaho House and Senate passed a civil liability immunity bill designed to protect school officials from lawsuits amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Continue Reading Idaho Legislature Passes Liability Protection Bill, Wrapping Up Quick Special Session
Too Flush Crush: COVID And Over Planting Mean Too Many Northwest Wine Grapes Hanging Out
Across the Northwest, there are too many wine grapes and not enough demand. It started with an overly optimistic industry planting too much. Then came the coronavirus pandemic. Now, vineyard managers and wineries are being forced to think creatively to cope with 2020’s bumper crop. Continue Reading Too Flush Crush: COVID And Over Planting Mean Too Many Northwest Wine Grapes Hanging Out
Washington Counties In Modified Phase 1 Get Updated Reopening Guidance, With Full ‘Pause’ Still On
Effective Thursday, churches and restaurants in Yakima, Benton, Franklin, Chelan and Douglas counties can open their doors to let guests inside — though just to 25% capacity. Outdoors, groups of up to five people from different households can meet up or attend fitness classes. Continue Reading Washington Counties In Modified Phase 1 Get Updated Reopening Guidance, With Full ‘Pause’ Still On
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