School districts discuss changes following Kootenai County's risk moving to 'red'
The Board of Trustees for both Post Falls and Coeur d'Alene School districts met Friday after the Panhandle Health District moved Kootenai County to the red zone.
Northwest
Seattle Public Schools to remain remote with limited in-person learning through first semester
SEATTLE, Wash. -- Seattle Public Schools will continue with remote learning with limited in-person instruction through the first semester of school. In-person instruction will be prioritized for students receiving special education services, the district announced Friday. “This approach is in…
PHOTOS: Snow blankets the Inland Northwest
Snow is falling on the Inland Northwest and more is on its way. Several inches are expected to fall up until early Saturday morning.
First Asian giant hornet nest in the U.S. located by Washington state entomologists
The first Asian giant hornet nest in the United States has been located in Washington state, the Washington State Department of Agriculture said Friday.
Washington surpasses 100,000 confirmed coronavirus cases
State data shows the number of people with confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Washington has surpassed 100,000.
Incumbent superintendent cannot proceed with defamation suit against challenger
The incumbent state superintendent cannot proceed with a lawsuit against his challenger over her "allegedly defamatory line" in the voters' guide.
NYC, Seattle and Portland sue Trump administration over 'anarchy' designation and threat to withhold funding
New York City, Seattle and Portland filed a complaint Thursday challenging the Trump administration's designation of the Democratic-led cities as "anarchist" jurisdictions in hopes of blocking the President's threat to withhold federal funding. In a news conference earlier Thursday, New…
DNR crews remove jar from skunk's head near Loup Loup State Forest
Crews with the Washington State Department of Natural Resources helped save a skunk found with a jar on its head.
COVID-19 on the decline at WSU, weeks after Greek Row spike
PULLMAN, Wash -- At a virtual town hall Wednesday morning, WSU officials say they didn't expect to see a spike in the number of COVID-19 cases on campus at the…
WA Dept. of Health submits draft vaccination plan to CDC
The Washington State Department of Health has submitted the draft of its vaccine distribution plan to the CDC.
Election fact check: WA, OR ballots can’t be ‘cancelled’ online
The states’ online portals won’t invalidate your original paper ballot — even if malicious actors try to do so from afar.
Man who wanted to see Trump gets time served in standoff
A Washington state man who said he was traveling to see President Donald Trump has been sentenced to time served for assaulting Secret Service special agents in West Virginia.
Bighorn sheep in Washington tests positive for disease
A bighorn sheep from the Cleman Mountain herd in central Washington state has tested positive for a lethal disease, the state Department of Fish and Wildlife said this week.
No fans, no tailgating at WSU football games this year in effort to contain COVID-19
According to the university, failure to prevent large gatherings and rising case counts could prematurely end the sports season.
Proud Boy barred from protests after beating gets jail time
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A member of the far-right Proud Boys has been sentenced to six months in jail after authorities say he violated probation by attending a protest in Portland. Tusitala “Tiny” Toese was sentenced Tuesday to six months…
More than 17% of Washington voters have returned ballots
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Voters in Washington state are returning their ballots much earlier than in previous years, with 17.6% of the state’s more than 4.8 million voters already having cast their votes two weeks before Election Day. The secretary…
From fielding balls to fielding calls, Spokane Indians staff answer COVID-19 and school questions
Information about COVID-19 and schools can change quickly, that's why there's a phone line dedicated just for parents.
Pac-12 Conference schedule, kickoff times currently in the works
It's really happening! Pac-12 is back, and now the conference is working with TV networks to start building out the season.
'It's time to flatten the curve again': Washington health experts concerned about recent climb in virus cases
Experts with the Washington State Department of Health are concerned about a recent climb in COVID-19 cases, saying the feared "fall surge" is starting and Washingtonians must act now to reverse the trend.
Washington wants to declare burned bridge ‘major disaster’
The state of Washington has asked the federal government to declare a destroyed railroad bridge a major disaster after it was burned down in a wildfire in September.
DNR: Washington coast will be safe from nearby tsunami
The Washington Department of Natural Resources (DNR) says a nearby tsunami will not affect the Washington coast.
Charges pending against Moses Lake man accused of abusing dog
Charges are pending against a Moses Lake man accused of abusing a dog in his backyard.
Matt Shea isn’t running, but he’s a key part of election attack ads
The lawmaker, who was accused of domestic terrorism, is being used to attack not only his fellow Republicans, but also a Seattle Democrat.
Domestic violence suspect arrested in Moses Lake
The Adams County Sheriff's Office said a wanted domestic violence suspect was taken into custody Monday afternoon.
