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  • OPENTogether CARES grant funding reopened until Aug. 14

    FROM STAFF AND NEWS SOURCES|Updated Aug 12, 2020

    WEST PLAINS – Officials at the Chamber of Commerce have announced that applications for the OPENTogether Small Business and Non-profit Grant program have been reopened for a very short time. Applications for assistance for COVID-19 only expenses are being considered from now through 5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 14. The West Plains Chamber of Commerce has teamed with Greater Spokane Incorporated (GSI), the Greater Spokane Valley Chamber of Commerce and other organizations to provide small businesses and non-profits access to funding f...

  • Red flag warning issued for Eastern Washington

    FROM STAFF AND NEWS SOURCES, Cheney Free Press|Updated Aug 11, 2020

    SPOKANE -- Local weather forecasters have issued a red flag warning for much of Eastern Washington, including Spokane County and the West Plains. Dry, breezy conditions with wind gusts up to 35 mph have increased the fire danger. The winds are expected to continue into Wednesday, with gusts up to 25 mph. A cold front passing through on Thursday could result in some early morning frost in areas. Temperatures will heat back up this weekend, with forecasters expecting them to...

  • County health officer now recommending students study at home

    Jana Mathia|Updated Aug 9, 2020

    COLFAX — A spike this week in positive COVID-19 cases has prompted the Whitman County Health Department to consider recommending schools in Whitman County keep campuses shuttered. Nine new cases were announced today, Aug. 7, bringing the weekly total to 24, and 114 cases since the start of the pandemic. Whitman County Public Health Director Troy Henderson said 40% of the cases are non-Pullman residents. Henderson is urging the public to reverse the trend by wearing a mask, s...