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Goldendale microgrid project loses FEMA grant funding
For the past seven years, people in Goldendale have worked to build what’s called a microgrid. It could serve as backup power at the local hospital and school district.
Then, the Trump administration pulled millions of dollars – all the construction money. FEMA leaders say the grants didn’t lessen hazards nationwide.
Blood drives will honor two firefighters killed near Coeur d’Alene
Two blood drives will honor the firefighters killed while responding to a wildfire near Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.
Bryan Kohberger accepts plea deal in murder case, sources say
Bryan Kohberger, right, is escorted into a courtroom for a hearing in Latah County District Court on Sept. 13, 2023, in Moscow, Idaho. (Credit: Ted S. Warren / AP Photo)
Sheriff: Gunman started fire near Coeur d’Alene, fatally shot two firefighters
A man with a rifle shot and killed two firefighters responding to a wildfire on Canfield Mountain outside Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, and severely injured a third, according to local law enforcement.
Man started Idaho blaze and then fatally shot 2 firefighters in ambush, officials say
Local authorities said an armed man started a fire on a mountain in northern Idaho and then began shooting at responding firefighters, killing two and injuring a third.
Chelan County to stop sharing court dates with ICE after courthouse arrest
The Chelan County Law and Justice Center in Wenatchee. (Credit: John Courtesy: Deacon / Courthouses.co) Listen (Runtime 1:29) Read Chelan County prosecutors said they will no longer share information about
Pullman LGBTQ+ people, allies, celebrate Pride and protest
It’s Pride Month. In Pullman, people celebrated with a weekend event specifically welcoming families and youth.
Washington AG sues Trump over gun modifications—and a pro-gun bishop backs the fight
Bishop Pat Bell oversees the Episcopal Diocese of Eastern Oregon, which encompasses 69,000 square miles. He’s one of over 100 bishops who are a part of Bishops Against Gun Violence — a coalition that supports common sense gun safety measures that enjoy the support of gun owners and non-gun owners alike.
Dozens gather for summer solstice celebration at replica Stonehenge in Columbia River Gorge
Maryhill Museum leaders say they hope to continue solstice celebrations in the future. The Stonehenge Memorial is dedicated to service members who died in WWI. It was completed almost 100 years ago and was built to look like the original Stonehenge before it became ruins.
Whitman College lays off 10 staffers, citing $3 million budget shortfall
In internal emails reviewed by NWPB, Whitman President Sarah Bolton said the shortfall comes from challenges with recruiting students, especially those who come from families that can contribute more to the cost of their tuition.
Young Nez Perce firefighters step up as wildland crews shrink
“We’re losing firefighters. The numbers are going down,” said Riston Bullock, a 13-year veteran with the Nez Perce crew. “We need people at the shop ready to go when those fires start.”
Paying for college: It’s not just tuition
College-related expenses like rent and groceries are increasing with inflation, making it difficult for some low- and moderate-income families to cover the costs. Federal cuts to university research funding and concerns about state budgets could also affect how much students pay in the coming months and years.
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