'I am extremely disappointed'; Gov. Inslee critical of White House decision to keep borders closed
Governor Jay Inslee issued a statement Wednesday critical of the Biden Administration's decision to keep the U.S. borders closed for another month.
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Moose wandering around Pullman relocated back to the wild
Pullman Police and Fish & Wildlife personnel successfully relocated a moose that was hanging around the Lawson Gardens area.
Pig has 23-pound tumor removed in lifesaving surgery
Washington State University veterinarians performed a life-saving surgery on a potbellied pig named Itty Bitty, removing a 23-pound tumor from her stomach!
Cougar Country opening new location on WSU campus this fall
PULLMAN, Wash. -- An iconic Pullman restaurant is opening its newest location in the WSU student union building. Cougar Country's newest location will be serving up its classic burgers, fries, shakes and more on the ground floor of the CUB…
First case of West Nile virus detected in Grant County mosquito population
MOSES LAKE, Wash. -- A mosquito sample collected last week tested positive for West Nile virus. This is the seventh detection statewide. Grant County Mosquito Control District No. 1 reported the detection Wednesday. Two Washingtonians were diagnosed with West Nile…
North Cascades Highway to remain closed through July due to wildfires
SPOKANE, Wash. -- Several fires burning in Okanogan County, including the Varden, Delancy and Cedar Creek fires, have led to the closure of parts of the North Cascades Highway. The closures have been requested by emergency responders who are battling…
Dry Fly goes downtown: A look inside the distillery's new location
From a new tasting room to new merchandise, the local business has big plans in Downtown Spokane.
Fire near Canadian border prompts Level 1 evacuations
OKANOGAN CO., Wash. -- A fire at the Canadian border has put Level 1 evacuations in place for those living in the Nine Mile Ranch Development area in Molson and Chesaw, Washington. Okanogan County Emergency Management said the fire is…
Eastern Washington wildlife areas to be day use only until further notice
SPOKANE, Wash. -- If you're planning on using wildlife areas in eastern Washington, you'll only be able to do that during the day because areas managed by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) will not allow overnight use…
Inslee to visit Nespelem, meet with communities impacted by wildfire
Governor Jay Inslee will travel to Nespelem on Wednesday to meet with those impacted by recent wildfires.
Northwest heat wave: Death toll reaches at least 112
SEATTLE (AP) — Authorities say last month’s Pacific Northwest heat wave that toppled all-time temperature records killed at least 112 people in Washington state. KUOW reports the Department of Health updated its tally on Monday, which caused the death toll…
'What an evolution': Gorge Amphitheatre documentary releases nationwide, week before concerts start up
The Gorge Amphitheatre is a place millions of people visited just two hours outside of Spokane. Now, people nationwide will get to experience it, too, in a documentary.
DNR-managed campgrounds to close for the foreseeable future
SPOKANE, Wash. -- Your upcoming camping trip may need to be put on hold. The Washington Department of Natural Resources announced that all of their managed lands, including campgrounds, in Eastern Washington will close Friday because of fire danger. Those…
All DNR lands in Central, Eastern Washington to close over fire danger
All Department of Natural Resources-managed lands east of the Cascades will been temporarily closed due to extreme fire danger in Eastern Washington.
Officials say shellfish illnesses linked to heat wave
SEATTLE (AP) — Washington health officials are warning of a spike in shellfish-related illnesses believed to be connected to last month’s heat wave. The Washington Department of Health has reported 52 cases of vibriosis so far in July, surpassing the…
I-90 paving near Ritzville now moving to nights
If you had troubles getting through I-90 near Ritzville, there is good news: that paving work that slowed down traffic will now be moved overnight.
Washington high school football coach to take appeal over prayer to Supreme Court
A high school football coach who was banned from taking a knee for a brief personal prayer after football games is taking his challenge back to the Supreme Court, the latest such dispute to reach a conservative court that has…
Level 2 evacuations ordered for Winthrop area due to Cedar Creek Fire
Level 3 evacuations have been issued for people living near Mazama due to the growing Cedar Creek Fire.
All DNR-managed lands in Eastern WA to temporarily close due to fire danger
Commissioner of Public Lands Hilary Franz will visit the site of the Red Apple Fire in Wenatchee Tuesday morning.
New WA laws start to close public broadband gap — but it’s a small step
Legislators are spending $400 million to expand broadband, while opening up public internet options. But access for everyone is still a long way off.
Vaccinated Americans will be able to visit Canada starting August 9
Vaccinated Americans will be able to visit Canada starting in early August.
Students lead coffee production project at Hutton Settlement Children's Home
Students are roasting packs of fresh coffee beans at Hutton Settlement Children's Home and selling them to the community in a new project.
SR 174 in Lincoln County reopened
LINCOLN CO., Wash. -- SR 174 in Lincoln has been reopened, after it was closed for a short time on Saturday afternoon. Earlier, Washington State Department of Transportation said a brush fire had closed it in both directions at milepost…
Repairs being made to buckling roads on US 395
SPOKANE, Wash. -- As the heat continues, we are experiencing the results of it. An expansion joint concrete panel on US 395 over the Little Spokane River in the Wandermere area buckled due to the heat Friday afternoon. Crews were…
