Lawmaker hopes to ensure WA bridges aren't vulnerable to Baltimore bridge collapse
(The Center Square) – More than five weeks after the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore, the remains of a fifth construction worker were recovered on Wednesday. The victim was identified as Miguel Angel Luna Gonzalez,
Spokane County treasurer to host GOP powerhouse event
(The Center Square) – Congressional candidate Michael Baumgartner is hosting a campaign event next month among some of the more powerful political figures in eastern Washington. Baumtoberfest is set for June 5 at 5:30 p.m. in Spokane’s
Washington’s gray wolves moving further west; federally delisted from ESA
(The Center Square) – Hikers have more to watch out for than bears this summer. Washington state’s gray wolf population has increased over the last 15 years, said Julie Smith, endangered species recovery section manager for the
Troubled Washington ferry system becomes an issue in the governor's race
(The Center Square) – Washington Republican candidate for governor Dave Reichert is blasting Gov. Jay Inslee over ongoing issues plaguing Washington State Ferries. “With nearly 40% of the vessels in the Washington State Ferries fleet out of
Spokane County renews funding for homeless relocation program
(The Center Square) – The Spokane County Board of Commissioners has voted to renew funding for an organization that relocates homeless individuals to other communities. The Tuesday decision follows similar allocations dating back to 2022, when Spokane
Columbia Basin farmers looking to irrigation program to stretch water resources
(The Center Square) – Farmers in the central and eastern portions of Washington state are hoping recent developments related to the Odessa Groundwater Replacement Program will mean the eventual completion of canal systems to supply water from
14-year-old Wisconsin middle school student who took rifle to school shot to death by police when trying to enter building
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Violence erupts and hundreds arrested as college protests continue; Columbia, UCLA and more cancel classes
College protests continued across the country, resulting in escalating violence between pro-Palestinian encampments and counter-protesters. The movement calling for universities to divest financial support for Israel, which has affected dozens of campuses across America, has gone on
Federal Reserve leaves interest rates steady noting ‘lack of further progress’ on inflation
On Wednesday, the Federal Reserve voted to keep interest rates steady and postponed anticipated rate cuts stemming from elevated inflation across the U.S., which remains above the central bank’s 2% threshold. The Federal reserve’s Federal Open Market
NBA Playoffs: Celtics eliminate Heat to advance, Mavericks defeat Clippers in Game 5
The Boston Celtics defeated the Miami Heat on Wednesday night in Game 5 to close out the opening-round playoff series at TD Garden. Jaylen Brown finished with 25 points and six rebounds, and Derrick White had 25