Patty Murray remembers JFK
Senator Patty Murray released the following statement on the 50th anniversary of the President John F. Kennedy's death:Like so many Americans I still vividly remember November 22nd, 1963. As an 8th...
View ArticleAdaptative sports inspire new athletes
Sports are an everyday part of life. We watch our favorite teams on T.V. and we shoot hoops with our friends at the neighborhood park. Most kids play on a sports team, and many are involved with a...
View ArticleShoe City Open Paralympic Track Meet
Athletes with ParaSport Spokane recently competed alongside Paralympians at the Shoe City Open Track & Field meet in Los Angeles.
View ArticleMeet the Athletes: Isaiah
While most teenagers were relaxing over summer break, 14-year-old Isaiah Rigo was busy training for the 2013 International Paralympic Committee World Championships in Lyon, France. Over 1,000 athletes...
View ArticleMeet the Athletes: Phillip
It’s been a year of firsts for 14-year-old Phillip Croft. His first time in America, his first track meet, and his first family. Phillip was adopted from China just over a year ago, and since then he’s...
View ArticleMeet the Athletes: Mikila
Mikila Salazar is a 17-year-old West Valley senior who like most students is trying to decide which college to enroll at next year. Unlike most students, Mikila is trying to decide which school’s...
View ArticleMeet the Athletes: Mike
You can’t help but smile when you’re around 10-year-old Mike Lucas. He’s a double amputee, but his smile and spirit are bright reminder to always get back up and go for it. Outside of his disability,...
View ArticleMeet the Athletes: Spencer
Week days after school you can find Spencer Kimbro shooting hoops in the gym at the elementary school where his mom teaches in Moses Lake. This fall, he raced cross country at Chief Moses Middle School...
View ArticleTickets on sale Monday for Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival
From the University of Moscow:The University of Idaho Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival will celebrate its 47th year Feb. 19-22, 2014. Festival tickets go on sale to the general public Monday, Dec. 2....
View ArticleWSP changes screening process
From the Washington State Patrol:The Washington State Patrol is changing the way it screens applicants for employment, choosing to look at the “whole person” before making a decision on hiring....
View ArticleKeeping animals safe in cold weather
From Washington State University:Unseasonably cold weather is forecast for eastern Washington into next week, with highs below freezing and lows in the single digits. Keep pets and outdoor animals safe...
View ArticleVolunteers team up for Palouse Cares food drive
Over 1,000 volunteers in 10 communities across the Palouse will team up to fill the shelves of local food banks on Saturday. The seventh Palouse Cares Food Drive and Public Auction will raise food and...
View ArticleDecorate a virtual sweater for Toys for Tots
Avista has a fun and easy way for you to give back this holiday season. For every virtual Christmas sweater designed on their website, Avista will donate $1 to Toys for Tots up to $10,000.So far 2,610...
View ArticleBill assistance provided for Avista customers
From Avista Utilities:Winter has landed in the northwest and with it comes cold temperatures. The bitter temperatures alone can cause rising energy use and costs, but combined with the holiday season...
View Article7th Palouse Cares food drive was huge success
Hundreds of volunteers braved the cold on December 7th for the annual Palouse Cares food drive. The 10 participating Palouse communities brought in more than 38,000 pounds of food. For seven years,...
View ArticleUI opens lots for winter break parking
From the City of Moscow:The University of Idaho in an ongoing cooperative effort with the City of Moscow is offering off-street parking in several campus lots during the winter break, Saturday,...
View ArticlePullman Boy Scouts survive night on mountain
From KQQQ:Two Pullman Boy Scouts survived a chilly night unscathed on a Canadian mountain. The 16-year-olds were overdue from skiing on Red Mountain in the Kootenay region on Thursday night. Rescue...
View ArticleRare hawk owl spotted in Moscow
From WSU News:Owls, like most creatures, “sometimes just hit the road and go,” said raptor expert Erik Stauber, a retired wildlife veterinary professor from Washington State University. So when he...
View ArticleAvista warns of new scam targeting customers
From Avista Utilities:We want to make sure you know about the latest national scam involving electric utility customers. Phishers, those who try to acquire your confidential information by posing as a...
View ArticleMoscow looks for input on new playgrounds
From the City of Moscow:The City of Moscow is planning to install a new preschool age playground and is asking area residents to provide input to determine the type of equipment to install. Monday,...
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