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City of Spokane expanding cooling options again this weekend
SPOKANE, Wash. – The City of Spokane is expanding cooling options again this weekend. According to the city, Spokane Public Libraries and the Trent Resource and Assistance Center will both be open during the day. The Shadle Park library will remain open until 7 p.m. Saturday and the Liberty Park, Indian Trail and Central Libraries remain open to 7 p.m. Sunday.
Texas Fire Near Kendrick Remains at 1,575 Acres, is 20% Contained
KENDRICK - Crews continue to battle the Texas Fire, located east of Kendrick on the Latah/Nez Perce County line. According to a Sunday morning update from officials, the fire size is estimated at 1,575 acres and is 20% contained. The fire area grew by only 32 acres between Thursday and Saturday. No growth was reported between Saturday morning and Sunday morning.
Moscow police department looking for motorcyclist accused of fleeing police
MOSCOW, Idaho – The Moscow Police Department is searching for a motorcyclist accused of failing to comply with an order to stop on Saturday. According to the police department, the cyclist was driving a Kawasaki with a Washington license plate. Anyone with information on the cyclist is asked to...
Look out for dangerously hot temperatures across the region on Sunday, 100-112 degrees
Sunday will be the hottest day of the weekend and week ahead across the Inland Northwest, with temperatures ranging between 100 and 110 degrees. Spokane's forecast high on Sunday is sitting around 105 degrees, with Coeur d'Alene following close behind at 103. Down south, Lewiston will be reaching even more dangerously hot conditions with a daytime of 112 expected in the LC Valley. Overnight low temperatures will mostly range between the 60s and 70s across the region.
Large Shareholder of Vista Outdoor Says They Plan to Vote Against Sale to Czechoslovak Group
LEWISTON - One of the largest shareholders of Vista Outdoor says they have concerns over a sale to Czechoslovak Group and intends to vote against the deal next week. Shareholders are scheduled to meet Tuesday to vote on the $2.1 billion deal to sell the Kinetic Group, which includes the company's Lewiston ammunition manufacturing plants. Under the plan, another Vista Outdoor products division, Revelyst, Inc., would be spun off into a new public company.
Core of blistering heat in Northwest US to shift eastward next week
AccuWeather meteorologists say the pattern will flip from extreme heat to welcome relief for part of the region, while other areas keep baking in triple-digit temperatures. A weather pattern featuring extreme heat, wildfires and smoke will remain in place across the Northwest for much of the upcoming week, though relief is in store for some, AccuWeather meteorologists say.
All evacuations lifted for Texas Fire Near Kendrick
KENDRICK - Crews continue to battle the Texas Fire, located east of Kendrick on the Latah/Nez Perce County line. According to a Saturday morning update from officials, the fire has reached 1,575 acres and remains 10% contained. The fire area has grown by only 32 acres over the previous 48 hours. As of 9:38 a.m., Saturday morning, all evacuations have been lifted and all roads have been opened.
Spokane MultiCare’s impacted by global technology outage
SPOKANE, Wash. – A global technology outage affected Spokane MultiCare’s delaying surgeries and cancelling appointments. In a statement released by MultiCare they outlined the impact that the outage, caused by a faulty update deployed by the cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike. “MultiCare has been impacted by the CrowdStrike outage. All...
FBI Issues Jugging Warning: The 2 Minute Video Every Idahoan Needs to See
Are you a creature of habit? Some of us just function better when we stick to a routine as closely as possible. Unfortunately, your daily routine can make you a target for a serious crime that the FBI has nicknamed “jugging.”. The FBI recently said that they and their...
Spokane floats commercial rent control despite potential legal challenges
(The Center Square) – Spokane is considering whether to expand its residential rent protections to commercial properties, which could result in legal challenges, while also fining vacant property owners. The city council passed a pair of rental protection measures over the past few months, first expanding the notice period when increasing rates, then codifying a tenant’s right to air conditioning. Now, one councilmember wants to define and regulate commercial properties. ...
Veterans Town Hall and Forum Coming to Pasco September 4th
September 4th a special women's veteran forum will be held in Pasco, followed by an 'all' vets town hall. The event will take place at the American Legion Post 34 1029 W Sylvester St. in Pasco. According to officials, the women's vet forum will begin at 8:00 AM, followed by...
Cougar Creek Fire Expands to Over 8,000 Acres: New Level 2 Evacuation Ordered for Wallowa County Including Grouse Flat
ASOTIN COUNTY - The Cougar Creek Fire, located about 23 miles southwest of Asotin near Highway 129, continues to burn in timber, grass, and brush. The rugged rangeland, characterized by isolated pockets of timber and a mixed topography of ridgelines, benches, plateaus, and secondary drainages, presents significant challenges for firefighting efforts.
WSU Football Preseason Camp 2021: Dates, Locations, and Media Access Revealed
College football season is approaching as WSU Cougars gear up for the start of preseason camp on July 31 in Pullman, with 14 practices and two scrimmages scheduled before school begins. Gone are the days of practicing in Lewiston, Idaho, as the team prepares for the upcoming season. 14 practices...
Widespread technology outage disrupts flights, banks, media outlets including Spokane International Airport
Thousands of businesses worldwide are experiencing an outage after a cyber security company update went wrong. The Spokane International Airport is one of the many airports affected with delays and cancellations causing confusion.
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