Depleting water levels could mean death of Wash. family farms
Spokane, Wash. – Thursday’s Washington Supreme Court holding that large livestock operations need not have permits for the water they pump could spell ruin for small farmers. Depleting water levels...
View ArticleOccupy Spokane to host panel for 'Occupy the Courts' day
SPOKANE, Wash. – Occupy Wall Street has officially endorsed "Move to Amend the Constitution" as a primary mission. Spokane groups will mobilize tomorrow as part of a nationwide effort called Occupy the...
View ArticleNot all domestic partners are ready for gay marriage
Wednesday night the Washington State Senate voted in support of same-sex marriages by a 28 to 21 vote. Gay and lesbian citizens around the state support the idea, but for some, wedding bells don’t...
View ArticleGingrich 'astonished' by Obama's apology; fans come out for Newt in Spokane
Newt Gingrich told fans in Spokane yesterday that he’s astonished President Obama apologized to Afghan authorities for the burning of Muslim Holy Books by U.S. soldiers. Obama expressed remorse that a...
View ArticleSleep: We all do it, but why?
A scientist at Spokane’s Riverpoint campus has received a large grant to study one question: Why do humans sleep? Scientist Jonathan Wisor has received a $1.3 million grant from the National Institutes...
View ArticleRegister to vote on Facebook? Soon, says Washington
As early as next week, Washington residents will be able to register to vote on Facebook. The idea started coming to life last fall: Create a web application for voter registration. Secretary of State...
View ArticleGonzaga President Signs Pledge for Environmental Stewardship
Gonzaga University has joined the official Catholic movement in support of environmental stewardship.On Monday, Gonzaga University President Thayne McCulloh and the president of Gonzaga Preparatory...
View ArticleABCD All it Takes for Low-Income Kids to Get a Dentist
When a child’s first tooth erupts, the American Dental Association recommends parents get them into the dentist. For low-income families, that sometimes isn't an option. But Washington’s low-income...
View Article'David Versus Goliath Race' For McMorris Rodgers' Congressional Seat
The race has begun for candidates vying to oust Cathy McMorris Rodgers from Congress. A Spokane businessman on Tuesday announced his candidacy for the seat that represents eastern Washington.More than...
View ArticlePCB Product Bill On Wash. Governor’s Desk
A state bill to limit the purchase of PCB-containing products is heading to the Washington governor’s desk. The state Senate on Tuesday approved final changes to the bill, which the sponsor says could...
View ArticleMcMorris Rodgers Joins Politicians Questioning Bergdahl's Release
Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, R-Wash., is among the elected officials speaking up this week about the release of Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl from Taliban captivity. McMorris Rodgers, who represents eastern...
View ArticleHow Wash. State Married 3,500 Same-Sex Couples In One Day
More than 3,000 same-sex couples can say Monday, June 3was their wedding day in Washington. The marriages came not through ceremonies, but by paperwork for people in domestic partnerships.
View ArticleFire Community Bands Together For Resources, Animals, Mental Health
The Carlton Complex fire has consumed 300 homes in north-central Washington, the Okanogan County sheriff said Friday. It’s too soon for many people to know what they lost in the fire, including homes,...
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