In regional towns like Wagga Wagga and Griffith, the development of STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths) industries has the potential to transform the local economy and create new job opportunities for locals. But the journey has its challenges, particularly in retaining STEM talent. In response, the NSW government has announced its commitment to developing … [Read more…]
Police in Union Gap are investigating a shooting reported Monday in the 700 block of West Valley Mall Blvd. When Officers arrived they learned a man had been shot and was taken to Multicare Yakima Memorial Hospital in a private vehicle. OFFICERS FOUND A VICTIM BUT THEY DIDN’T FIND A SUSPECT They found the 34-year-old … [Read more…]
Yakima Police have arrested a man wanted for the April 25 killing of a 53-year-old man in an alleyway on 7th Street. Yakima County Prosecutor Joe Brusic says 33-year-old Charles Reedy was taken into custody Tuesday on an arrest warrant charging him with second-degree murder among other charges. POLICE HAVEN’T RELEASED A MOTIVE IN THE … [Read more…]
A 38-year-old Moses Lake woman is facing charges after she was arrested for her role in a recycling theft scheme. The fraud involved selling stolen irrigation parts The Grant County Sheriff’s Office reports Magaly Diaz Luna was arrested this week after she tried to sell parts to a recycling company. The GCSO says workers … [Read more…]
Speed patrols continue in the cities of Yakima and Union Gap. Yakima Police continue to urge driver to stop for red lights and they were seeing a decrease in red light collisions over the past month. MORE DRIVERS ARE HOPING TO GET THROUGH THE YELLOW LIGHT The numbers are spiking again and that’s a concern … [Read more…]
Walmart launched a sale for all kinds of Dyson products with discounts on a variety of vacuums, fans, and haircare devices. The offers will surely attract a lot of attention from shoppers because of the popularity of the Dyson brand, so it’s highly recommended that you check out the deals and complete your purchases as … [Read more…]
Inspired by natural photosynthetic systems, researchers have developed a new method of harvesting artificial light using organic nanotubes, which can be utilized in solar cells, photocatalysis, optical sensors, and tunable multi-color light-emitting materials. In nature, plants and photosynthetic bacteria capture sunlight and deliver it to the reaction center through a cascade of energy and electron … [Read more…]
Since late fall of 2021, the controversial homeless camp alongside I-90 in Spokane has drawn crime, squalor, and complaints. This last weekend, it drew in fire crews. 2 RV’s burned to the ground According to information from The Center Square and news reports, 2 RV’s were totally burned over the weekend at Camp Hope, … [Read more…]
Bankrupt rocket company Virgin Orbit sold its assets and equipment to Rocket Lab, Stratolaunch, and Vast’s Launcher in a bankruptcy auction yesterday. The bids amount to about $36 million in total. Virgin Orbit filed for bankruptcy protection on April 4 after the company failed to secure a funding lifeline and laid off nearly its entire workforce. The … [Read more…]
The contents of three additional legislative bills introduced or prioritized by North Platte state Sen. Mike Jacobson moved closer to enactment last week amid the 2023 Unicameral’s turmoil. Jacobson Lawmakers have made greater use than ever this session of a “Christmas tree” strategy combining routine bills to enable their passage, due to three months of … [Read more…]