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Spokane County deputies intervene in violent assault; suspects booked for DUI and assault
SPOKANE, Wash. – Deputies intervened in a violent assault, resulting in one suspect being booked for DUI and another for assault and obstruction. According to the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office, on July 24 at about 10:35 p.m., deputies on patrol near North Division Street and West Lyons Avenue heard yelling. They saw a woman on the ground being punched and kicked by 18-year-old Alyssa Smith, with two men nearby.
UPDATE: Power Has Been Restored in Pasco
UPDATE: Power was restored at approximately 3:30 pm. If you are still without power, contact the Franklin County PUD at 509-542-5300. Franklin County PUD has confirmed that approximately 1000 customers between Road 100 and S. First Street in Pasco are without power. The cause is unknown at this time but...
Checking out some of the free summer concert series in the Inland Northwest
While some of the best concerts of the summer take place under an open sky at the Spokane Pavilion and Northern Quest Resort & Casino's BECU Live, you needn't pay headliner ticket prices to get your outdoor live music fix. Before it gets too late into the season, the Inlander team went to check out a few standout free family-friendly outdoor concerts series.
Films from 1999 at the Garland, Spokane Tribe Resort & Casino expands; plus, new music!
TONIGHT WE'RE GONNA MOVIE LIKE IT'S... Among film nerds there's an ever-going debate about the greatest year in movies of all time. And when the topic comes up, 1999 is always part of the discussion. Find out why by checking out the Garland Theater's "Party Like It's 1999" film series highlighting just a small sample of the best from that lauded year. After kicking off earlier this month with screenings of The Matrix and Fight Club, the upcoming slate features Office Space (July 26-28), 10 Things I Hate About You (Aug. 2-4), The Sixth Sense (Aug. 9-11), The Mummy (Aug. 16-18), and Life (Aug. 30-Sept 1). That's loads of summer popcorn munching goodness without the fear of Y2K destroying society! (SETH SOMMERFELD)
Brothers aim to make lumber industry more sustainable in Colville
COLVILLE, Wash.—Kurtis Vaagen of Vaagen Bros Lumber leads a decade-long project to restore 50,000 acres of the Colville National Forest, aiming to create fire-resilient forests for future generations while emphasizing community and environmental stewardship. According to the Washington Forest Protection Association, Washington’s forests account for over 21 million acres...
Backpack giveaway Sunday in Moses Lake
Jul. 25—MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake TCC store will give away backpacks again this year Sunday, according to an announcement from Round Room, Inc., the parent company of TCC. The giveaway will begin at 1 p.m. at the Verizon TCC store at 221 S. Pioneer Way, according to the announcement. This is the 12th year Round Room has held the "School Rocks Backpack Giveaway." With backpacks being a higher ...
Firehouse Subs May Be Closing 3 More Locations as New Menu Deal Debuts
Firehouse Subs has announced a new menu deal amidst reports of its latest closures. According to Mile High on the Cheap, the Powerade Victory Splash is now available for a limited time as part of a promotion for the upcoming Paris Olympics. Additionally, Firehouse Subs is offering a $10 Powerade Victory Bundle at participating stores, which includes a medium sandwich, chips, and a 22-ounce fountain beverage. This is the ideal meal to enjoy while watching all the excitement in Paris from July 8 to Aug. 8, 2024.
Ryan Nembhard on choosing to come to Gonzaga: 'One of the best decisions of my life'
‘I love it here man, I’m a Zag for sure so I love this place. This is just such a great family environment out here, something I’ll be a part of forever and I don’t take it for granted.'
School resource officers won’t be at certain Kent high schools in 2024-25
Both Kentwood and Kentlake high schools will not have school resource officers (SROs) next year, despite the growing advocacy for that role to return throughout many school districts in Washington. The staffing shortage within the King County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO) has made the office too thin to divert officers to...
This Week in A&E: An R&B Festival, Mosaic, and Irish Music Week
Beloved Tacoma arts and culture festival Mosaic is taking place from noon-7 p.m. July 27-28 at Wright Park. The nearly 40-year-old community tradition will include performances from community groups held both days on two stages, a kids’ zone, and more. Find out more at the festival's event page. R&B...
Wenatchee Valley Chamber creates position to bolster Hispanic business relations
WENATCHEE—The Wenatchee Valley Chamber of Commerce has hired D'Andre Vasquez as its new Hispanic Business & Community Relations Coordinator. The position was created in partnership with SkillSource to boost economic opportunities for the Hispanic business community. Vasquez, a Leavenworth native, and Washington State University graduate brings a background in...
Homeless Housing Network sets up shop in Wenatchee, connecting at-risk families to community resources
WENATCHEE—The Wenatchee Homeless Housing Network (HHN) opened at Link Transit’s Columbia Station in Downtown Wenatchee. It aims to connect community members who are homeless or at risk of homelessness to various local resources. Through teamwork with a plethora of local organizations, the HHN works to help at-risk Wenatchee inhabitants find independence, stability, and housing to meet their individual needs.
On the scene of the Pioneer wildfire
Edmonds resident and My Edmonds News contributor Kevin O’Keeffe shared these photos of the Pioneer wildfire, which has been burning since June near Lake Chelan. “One could wander around Stehekin oblivious of its existence but when you returned to the excursion boat dock, there it was looming nearby,” he said. “The down lake boat paused by the fire so we were able to see the towering smoke plume and the latest area of devastation. We could also see the attempt at control by two planes scooping water from the lake and a helicopter dipping a bucket.” The Lady of the Lake boats were not operating Thursday, “possibly remaining available for evacuation purposes,” he said. Learn more in this Lake Chelen Mirror article.
Forest Service to hold virtual meeting on Central Washington Wildfire Prevention Initiative
WENATCHEE - Federal and state officials will host a virtual community meeting on July 30 to discuss the ongoing Central Washington Initiative, a comprehensive effort to reduce wildfire risks and promote forest health across the region. The initiative, announced in 2022, is part of a broader national strategy to address...
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