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12/19/2025

Update: Avista reports most power restored after windstorm

SPOKANE, WA – Avista says power restoration is substantially complete following Wednesday’s windstorm, with crews continuing work in hard-to-reach areas.

SPOKANE, WA – Avista says power restoration is substantially complete following Wednesday’s windstorm, with crews continuing work in hard-to-reach areas. As of 4 p.m. Thursday, about 86% of affected customers had power restored. Approximately 11,875 customers remained

12/19/2025

Northwest just finished warmest fall on record, scientists report

PORTLAND, OR – Across the Northwest, a record warm fall and lack of snowpack going into the winter is putting more drought pressure on Oregon, Idaho, Washington and western Montana.

PORTLAND, OR – Across the Northwest, a record warm fall and lack of snowpack going into the winter is putting more drought pressure on Oregon, Idaho, Washington and western Montana. Despite record rain in western Washington recently,

12/19/2025

Ferguson proposes $244M boost for housing programs

SEATTLE, WA — Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson is asking lawmakers to fund $244 million in additional housing investments as part of a budget proposal released Thursday.

SEATTLE, WA — Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson is asking lawmakers to fund $244 million in additional housing investments as part of a budget proposal released Thursday. His plan comes as the state grapples with an ongoing shortage

12/19/2025

‘Christmas came early:’ Spokane, Spokane County unanimously approve 911 transition

SPOKANE, WA – Spokane Regional Emergency Communications announced Thursday that it will allow Spokane to remain in the network until 2028 as the city stands up its own 911 dispatch services.

SPOKANE, WA – Spokane Regional Emergency Communications announced Thursday that it will allow Spokane to remain in the network until 2028 as the city stands up its own 911 dispatch services. The SREC Governing Board voted last January to

12/18/2025

Republican proposes fix to employees “double dipping” taxpayer-subsidized leave

OLYMPIA, WA – Facing another multi-billion-dollar state deficit, Republicans are hoping to avoid more taxes by closing a loophole they say allows government workers to double dip by using paid time off and family leave at the same time.

OLYMPIA, WA – Facing another multi-billion-dollar state deficit, Republicans are hoping to avoid more taxes by closing a loophole they say allows government workers to double dip by using paid time off and family leave at the

12/18/2025

US House passes bill to remove gray wolf from Endangered Species Act list

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. House on Thursday passed, 211-204, a bill to remove Endangered Species Act protections for the gray wolf outside Alaska.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. House on Thursday passed, 211-204, a bill to remove Endangered Species Act protections for the gray wolf outside Alaska. The bill, sponsored by Colorado Republican Lauren Boebert, would direct the Interior secretary to

12/18/2025

Here is a look at travel conditions surrounding the Lewis-Clark Valley

There have been reports of multiple slide-offs as winter weather continues to impact area roads. Screenshots from Idaho Transportation Department cameras show a mix of wet, slushy, and snow-covered conditions on U.S. 95 and nearby routes. Some areas have reduced visibility and slick surfaces, particularly over hill grades and higher elevations. Drivers are urged to slow down and be prepared for changing conditions.

12/18/2025

Trump health agency proposes rules to limit gender-affirming care for youth

WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald Trump’s administration took major steps Thursday in a campaign to block minors’ access to gender-affirming care nationwide.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald Trump’s administration took major steps Thursday in a campaign to block minors’ access to gender-affirming care nationwide. Under two proposed new rules from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, hospitals would

12/18/2025

Feds order WA power plant to keep burning coal, setting up clash with state

OLYMPIA, WA – The Trump administration has ordered Washington’s last coal-fired power station to continue burning coal, just weeks before it was scheduled to shut down and convert to natural gas fuel.

OLYMPIA, WA – The Trump administration has ordered Washington’s last coal-fired power station to continue burning coal, just weeks before it was scheduled to shut down and convert to natural gas fuel. This has sparked yet another

12/18/2025

15 arrested during two-day warrant operation in Spokane County

SPOKANE, WA – Fifteen wanted suspects were arrested during a two-day warrant operation conducted across Spokane Valley and Spokane County, according to the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office.

SPOKANE, WA – Fifteen wanted suspects were arrested during a two-day warrant operation conducted across Spokane Valley and Spokane County, according to the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office. The operation took place Dec. 10–11 and involved the Spokane

12/18/2025

Holiday solid waste collection schedule announced for Lewiston

LEWISTON, ID — The City of Lewiston has announced changes to solid waste collection and facility hours during the Christmas and New Year’s holidays.

LEWISTON, ID — The City of Lewiston has announced changes to solid waste collection and facility hours during the Christmas and New Year’s holidays. According to the Lewiston Public Works Department, curbside collection will shift by one

12/18/2025

Women’s Basketball Adds Ellalee Wortham to Incoming Class

LEWISTON, ID – Warrior Women’s Basketball announced its fifth signing from the class of 2026 in Stanwood, Wash., native Ellalee Wortham. The 5-9 guard joins Hali Anderson, Kiana Skogstad, Kaylee Cordle and Lucy Teegarden as part of the incoming group.

LEWISTON, ID – Warrior Women’s Basketball announced its fifth signing from the class of 2026 in Stanwood, Wash., native Ellalee Wortham. The 5-9 guard joins Hali Anderson, Kiana Skogstad, Kaylee Cordle and Lucy Teegarden as part of