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Yvonne Ejim: Gonzaga Star’s Record-Breaking Basketball Journey
Yvonne Ejim, a standout athlete from Calgary, has shown exceptional growth during her time with Gonzaga, with notable improvements in minutes played, points, and rebounds each season. Despite previous inconsistencies and a high foul rate, Ejim's performance in the '23-24 season surpassed expectations, notably breaking shooting efficiency records and demonstrating enhanced ball distribution and reduced foul trouble. Her consistent scoring, assisting, and defensive contributions resulted in numerous accolades, including being named WCC Player of the Year and earning All-WCC First Team selection. Ejim's decision to return for a fifth year is a significant boost for Gonzaga, offering the opportunity to witness further development from this dynamic player.
NBA Summer League: Update on former Gonzaga Bulldogs and Washington State Cougars competing
LAS VEGAS, Nev. — There are only a couple games left in the NBA's annual Summer League in Las Vegas. Throughout this past week, we have seen multiple former Gonzaga Bulldogs and Washington State Cougars show off their skills on the court and prove that they deserve a spot in the league.
Texas Fire Update for Monday, July 22
Containment increased to 60% as firefighters made significant progress yesterday securing the fireline. Crews completed initial mop-up for most of the fire area, gridding 100 feet into the black from the fireline, to search for and extinguish lingering heat. Firefighters assigned to the eastern spot completed hose lays three-quarters of the way around the perimeter, with engines working in areas where hose cannot be laid. Yesterday, a snag fell down creating visible smoke from the interior of the eastern spot; crews quickly responded and cooled the area with water. While mop-up operations continue, interior smoke may still be visible from time to time.
University of Idaho and Idaho State University Introduce Potato State Trophy for Annual Football Game
In Spokane, WA, the University of Idaho and Idaho State University have revealed the Potato State Trophy for their annual football game, replacing the retired Battle of the Domes Trophy due to sponsorship changes. The new trophy, a large wooden potato made from North Idaho Douglas Fir, features a metal cutout of the state with athletic logos. Potatoes, a $4 billion industry in Idaho supporting over 30,000 jobs, symbolize the bond between the schools.
Alligator sighting in Washington State prompts investigation
**UPDATE: As reported Saturday afternoon by KIRO 7, the reptile in question turned out to be an exotic tegu lizard that recently escaped from its owner. Alligators are not native to Washington State and could not establish a population in the region because of its cool climate. But somewhere in Snohomish County, a very large gator is on the prowl. “Granite Falls Deputies are investigating the sighting of a 10’ alligator near the 9400 block of Ray Grade Rd.,” the Snohomish County Sheriff announced late Friday via X. “The reptile was last seen south of Ray Grade Rd. toward the Pilchuck River.” A...
Washington state wants to help pay for your new heat pump.
Is it too late to be talking about upgrading your HVAC system? (I'm talking air conditioning now). There are several ways that you can actually save money on switching over to a heat pump system. For your home. Why a heat pump?. According to energy.gov. “Unlike standard compressors that can...
Idaho’s Dangerous Scorching Temperatures Continue
Remember when our June temperatures were unseasonably low? Do you remember when it was raining? It's been years since we've had a break from temperatures that aren't in the triple digits. The last time we had a summer like this was several years ago. Unlike other parts of the country,...
Othello man arrested for alleged violent garden hoe attack
OTHELLO, Wash. – The Adams County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man for allegedly attempting to stab someone with a knife before hitting them several times with a garden hoe. The sheriff’s office claims that a 50-year-old suspect came at someone with a knife in a field near West...
Deer Park power outage impacts 1,500 households
DEER PARK, Wash. – A power outage affecting about 1,500 people hit Deer Park Saturday morning. The Inland Power Outage Map shows a grouping of outings in the region of north Deer Park and Chattaroy. According to Inland Power, there was no estimated time for power being restored as...
One more day in the triple digits before significant cool down this week, elevated fire concern
After reaching 107 degrees in Spokane on Sunday, the Inland Northwest is in for another hot day on Monday before a dry cold front will cool temperatures down significantly by Thursday. Daytime highs on Monday will be widespread in the triple digits, with the Lilac City expected to reach 100...
Pool supporters in Leavenworth push community efforts as levy heads to ballot
LEAVENWORTH—As the option to reauthorize the Upper Valley Park and Recreation Service Area (PRSA) levy arrives on August ballots, the Upper Valley Aquatics Boosters (UVAB) are finding ways to reignite excitement in the community pool and save it from possible closure. The August ballot will give voters the option...
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