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Peshastin Library reopens with enhanced upgrades and improved accessibility
PESHASTIN – The Peshastin Library reopened on Aug. 23, after receiving an interior remodel through the NCW Libraries Reimagining Spaces Project. “We’ve already had some folks mentioning how it feels brighter, more open. People have even been saying that it feels bigger,” said Nick Husted, NCW Libraries Area Manager.
Work History Weekend restores engines at Northern Pacific Railway Museum
TOPPENISH, Wash.- A couple times every year, a group of volunteers and locomotive enthusiasts take over the Northern Pacific Railway Museum. Not only to take in the history and stories of the museum, but to restore some of the engines and cars. “This is an idea that came up about...
Zags Shutout Kansas State, 2-0
SPOKANE, Wash. – Gonzaga women's soccer picked up the first win in the Katie Benz head coaching era with a 2-0 shutout over Kansas State at Luger Field Sunday. The Bulldogs (1-1-1) controlled the match, outshooting KSU 19-5, and possessing the ball for 57 percent of the game. GU was on the attacking end of the field for 77 percent of its possession. The Zags also had a 9-1 advantage in shots on goal and 10-2 edge in corner kicks.
Local girl who brightened lives of cancer patients now needs your encouragement
CASHMERE – After spreading joy to children battling cancer, 12-year-old Paelyn Lueondee, now undergoing gene therapy for a rare blood disorder, is in need of some encouragement herself. In the spring, Paelyn teamed up with Happy Letters founder Traci Pierson to spread joy and encouragement to kids fighting cancer...
Kadlec workers prepared to continue negotiations as strike comes to an end
RICHLAND, Wash. — Nearing the end of a seven day strike, Kadlec workers are prepared for Kadlec's representatives to return to the bargaining table. Nearly 8 months after talks for higher wages began, workers say they hope the strike, which comes to an end on Monday, will help Kadlec representatives take them seriously.
Man threatens to kill Richland officers during domestic abuse call
RICHLAND, Wash.- Police responded to two domestic violence-related calls on Saturday, with one call placing officers in significant danger. According to the Richland Police Department, the first domestic violence happened around 6:40 p.m. in the area of Longfitt and Smith. The male suspect refused to come out of a home. Pasco police provided a K9 to support the RPD's effort. Police took the man into custody.
Motorist Ejected from Vehicle on Chumstick Hwy
A motorist in Chelan County was hospitalized following a harrowing accident on Sunday. The accident in question reportedly took place on Chumstick Highway between Lake Wenatchee and Leavenworth. Details are scarce at the moment, but per RiverCom, the driver was ejected about 40 feet from their vehicle. They were not accompanied by any passengers.
Fiery Foods Festival returns to Pasco in September 14
PASCO, Wash.- Pasco's Fiery Food Festival returns on Saturday, September 14, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Peanuts Park. The event will feature several food vendors, pony rides, a Kid's Zone, live entertainment, and a pepper-eating contest. Additionally, the Pepper Jack Journey is a city-wide scavenger hunt that begins...
Wildfire quickly spreads toward isolated Idaho town, but massive smoke plumes restrict help from aircraft
The Wapiti Fire has burned 68,123 acres of the Boise National Forest in Idaho as of Monday morning, according to Rocky Mountain Incident Management Team officials. Aerial help is largely restricted as massive smoke plumes bellow into the sky. The fire’s hottest spots were recorded on the eastern perimeter edge...
Biker Survives 5 Days In Idaho Wilderness After Motorcycle Crash
Zachary DeMoss, a 24-year-old motorcyclist from Missoula, Montana, survived five days in the Idaho wilderness after a crash left him stranded. While riding on a remote highway west of Missoula, he swerved to avoid a deer, leading him to fly 40 feet off the road into a densely forested area. Injured and unable to move, he survived by drinking water from a nearby creek and using his leather jacket to carry the water back to his location.
North Idaho College to expand manufacturing training opportunities
COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho — The Idaho Workforce Development Council approved a grant aimed at expanding advanced manufacturing training and education opportunities at North Idaho College. The Industry Sector Grant will help provide the resources to allow the NIC mechatronics program to offer a one-year technical certificate, a two-year advanced...
23-year-old man arrested in stabbing near Hayden
HAYDEN, Idaho - The Kootenai County Sheriff's Office arrested a 23-year-old man suspected to be involved in a stabbing. Around 3 a.m. on Monday, KCSO responded to a house with reports of a stabbing near Hayden with at least two people injured. Andrew Trump, 23, was found by police at...
Tragic Weekend of Multiple Fatal Accidents on Idaho Highways
This past weekend saw a series of tragic incidents on Idaho highways, with several crashes resulting in fatalities and serious injuries. The Idaho State Police (ISP) is currently investigating the incidents, and here are the details of the major crashes reported over the weekend. Single Fatality Crash East of Boise.
Former Coeur d'Alene police officer, with wife at his side, rebuilds life after near-fatal shooting
To celebrate his 55th birthday last week, Mike Kralicek went golfing for the first time in years. “We wanted to try the practice area to see if I could do it,” he said. That Kralicek was able to hit a few shots is in some minds a miracle. In Mike’s, it’s what he’s come to expect of himself.
Governor Little Needs to Show Courage in the Face of Wildfires
The Wapiti Fire doubled in size over the weekend. Evacuations were underway in Idaho’s central highlands. People are grabbing a few clothes and medicines and fleeing. They may have nothing to return to when it’s over. My troubles in life are minor in comparison. In a post last Friday I made it clear this didn’t need to happen. People dictate forest management in a far-away national capital, and they’re listening to limousine liberals with no clue about life in Idaho, which is why there’s so little national news coverage about our plight.
Idaho Announces New Punishment For People Who Owe Child Support
There are a variety of ways to get someone to catch up on what they owe in child support... and then there's the Idaho way. Idaho Department of Health & Welfare Has Had Enough. The Idaho Department of Health & Welfare has "had it up to here" with unpaid child support and in a recent press release, the state of Idaho reported a whopping $130 million in past due child support.
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