Oct 21, 2009 | Spokesman Review
In brief: DSL provider gets new name October 21, 2009
Eastern Washington phone line and DSL provider CenturyTel is renaming itself CenturyLink.
In brief: Minimum wage holds at $8.55
Washington's minimum wage will not increase next year for the first time since voters in 1998 authorized annual adjustments to track inflation.
Whatcom Land Trust unleashes goats on blackberry infestation
When Whatcom Land Trust stewards needed help with a blackberry infestation on Kelsey Preserve, they didn't turn to herbicides or hire people to chop them out.
Goats invade Highlands for eco-friendly clearing
This week goats invaded the Issaquah Highlands. Herds were spotted at various places across the land, munching on weeds, grasses and unwanted vegetation on steep slopes.
Strong thunderstorm moving west of Cheney 8 minutes ago
A strong thunderstorm was moving across rural areas south of Edwall in Lincoln County, southwestern Spokane County and northwestern Whitman County this afternoon.