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Six Mile and Stranger Creek Fires both nearly contained
KELLER, Wash. – The Six Mile and Stranger Creek Fires were both 90% contained Saturday morning. According to the Colville Tribes Environmental Trust Program, both fires were started by lightning and drew a combined firefighting force of over 100 people. Crews used dozers and other heavy equipment to keep...
Spokane SCRAPS offering free neutering amid increase of pregnant animals
SPOKANE, Wash. – The Spokane County animal protection service, SCRAPS, will be offering 100 free spay/neuters for household dogs. This comes after SCRAPS says they have seen a recent spike in the number of pregnant dogs in the community. The event will take place at the SCRAPS facility on...
Grant County Sheriff’s Department uses tear gas to force suspect from home
QUINCY, Wash. – A suspect who barricaded themselves in a Quincy home at around 2 a.m. Saturday morning was coaxed out of the house by tear gas. According to the Grant County Sheriff’s Department, the standoff started around 2 a.m. and lasted until the suspect was taken into custody at 6:40 a.m..
Stay Out of Drug Areas Ordinance Passed
(YAKIMA) - The Yakima City Council passed the stay out of drug areas ordinance at Tuesday’s council meeting. The stay out of drug areas are two zones around North 1st Street and South Naches Avenue. With this ordinance municipal court judges can ban people facing drug charges from visiting these areas as a condition around pre-trial release or after the conviction. Although some members of the community shared their concerns about the ordinance at the meeting.
Pet Exposed to Rabid Bat in East Wenatchee
The Chelan-Douglas Health District (CDHD) confirms a bat that came in contact with a pet in East Wenatchee has tested positive for rabies this week by the Washington State Public Health Lab. The Health District says the exposure to the bat was limited to a pet and no human contact...
Chelan County Hosting Series Of Grizzly Bear Meetings
Now that the reintroduction of grizzly bears to the North Cascades is inevitable, local communities are taking measures to prepare for the potential impacts of their presence. Next month, Chelan County will hold a series of public meetings regarding the reintroduction of grizzly bears. Commissioner Kevin Overbay says the gatherings...
2024 Convention for Jehovah’s Witnesses is back in Kennewick
KENNEWICK, Wash. — The 2024 Convention for Jehovah’s Witnesses is happening from Aug. 23 to 25 at the Toyota Center in Kennewick. This is the third three-day convention this summer, out of four planned. The next one is happening next weekend, Aug. 30 to Sept. 1.
Stan’s Merry Mart to cease firearm sales in July 2025
WENATCHEE — Stan’s Merry Mart has made the decision to end firearm sales due to the expensive store renovations required to abide by House Bill 2118. HB 2118 passed in March and was sponsored by State Rep. Amy Wallen. “It’s about keeping firearms safe; the inventory safe. It’s...
'Extensive damage' at Kitsap County construction site to cost millions
KITSAP COUNTY - The Kitsap County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO) has launched an investigation following "extensive damage" to a construction site on Newberry Hill Road and Sesame Street NW in Silverdale. According to a KCSO post on X Friday, the damage occurred after an unknown individual or individuals gained access...
Farm-to-fun: Larry Schaapman to lead Cruisin' the Crops Tour
QUINCY — For more than five years, Larry Schaapman of Integrity Ag Incorporated has taken Farmer-Consumer Awareness Day attendees on a bus tour of local farms for a FCAD event called Cruisin’ the Crops Tour. Busses load at 11:30 a.m. and leave at 11:45 a.m. on Sept. 14...
Boise State’s Quarterback Dilemma: Madsen Vs Nelson
As we approach the college football season kickoff, Boise State Head Football Coach Spencer Danielson has announced that Maddux Madsen will be the team's starting quarterback. Many fans have taken to social media to express their belief that Malachi Nelson should be the team's starter. Mr. Nelson chose to transfer...
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