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What's happening in the Pacific Northwest? For information and details regarding Northwest news, see our articles below.

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Cougs name Citowicki new women's soccer head coach

PULLMAN — Washington State athletics announced Chris Citowicki as its new head coach of the Cougars women’s soccer…

Updated 2 years, 1 month ago
Supporting grass roots: CWU's Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship works to help build local economies

ELLENSBURG – The Central Washington University College of Business launched the Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship – also known as I4IE – in 2021 us…

Updated 2 years, 1 month ago
NCESD elects three new board members

WENATCHEE — The North Central Educational Service District Board of Directors welcomed three new members, according to an announcement from the NCESD.

Updated 2 years, 1 month ago
Washington sees first substantial decline in Japanese beetles

YAKIMA – The Washington State Department of Agriculture Pest Program saw its first substantial decline in Japanese beetle numbers after trapping more than 19,0…

Updated 2 years, 1 month ago
More Adams Co. jail staff leaving, Wagner discusses needed maintenance

RITZVILLE – Adams County Sheriff Dale Wagner spoke with the Adams County Commissioners during Tuesday’s regular meeting to discuss the Adams County jail’s staf…

Updated 2 years, 1 month ago
BIG SKY NOW: Montana wins big, Hauck gets coaching record

MOSES LAKE – On this week’s episode of the Big Sky Now podcast, Josh Dugan and Fritz Neighbor of the Daily Inter Lake and Mark Nelke of the Coeur d’Alene Press go over last week’s action in the Big Sky, including M…

Updated 2 years, 1 month ago
ED announces $115 million in grants for school districts.

MOSES LAKE – The U.S. Department of Education announced Oct. 25 new awards totaling about $115 million to support 29 Teacher and School Leader incentive projects across the country, according to an announcement fro…

Updated 2 years, 1 month ago
WSU Extension helps prevent food waste

PULLMAN - Washington State University Extension professionals are tackling the critical issue of food waste across the state in agriculture, households, and e…

Updated 2 years, 1 month ago
Feds announce changes to reverse mortgage program

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Housing Administration released new proposed policy updates to its Home Equity Conversion Program, according to a statement issu…

Updated 2 years, 1 month ago
Data by design

QUINCY — Vantage Data Centers cut the ribbon on the final phase of its existing facility in Quincy Oct. 18. Simon Casey, the company’s vice president of constr…

Updated 2 years, 1 month ago
WSU veterinary students earn national bovine health scholarships

PULLMAN - Washington State University veterinary students seeking careers in bovine medicine were awarded three of 18 national scholarships from the American A…

Updated 2 years, 1 month ago
CWU receives $2 million to support students

ELLENSBURG – Central Washington University Trustee Ray Conner and the Conner Family Foundation made a pledge of $1 million primarily to The Wildcat Promise, pr…

Updated 2 years, 1 month ago
Commerce designates 3 Pacific Northwest tech hubs

MOSES LAKE – The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration announced Oct. 23 the designation of 31 Tech Hubs across the country, including two in Washington, the American Aerospace Materials…

Updated 2 years, 1 month ago
Corrections officer sentenced to 60 months for drug charges

RICHLAND – United States District Judge Mary K. Dimke sentenced Leticia Rodriguez, 44, to 60 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine, fentanyl and cocaine, accordi…

Updated 2 years, 1 month ago
OSPI, RCO award outdoor learning grants

OLYMPIA – The Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office in cooperation with the Office of Superintendent for Public Instruction announced $3.7 millio…

Updated 2 years, 1 month ago
FRESH NEWS: Cooling water as fall bite commences

The current water level on the Potholes Reservoir is 1031.8 feet – rising .4 feet this week. We are currently 5.3 feet above low pool. The reservoir will rise …