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Washington commission comes to Spokane to raise awareness about gender pay gap
The Washington State Women’s Commission is calling attention to the gender wage gap with a new campaign it calls Activate 3.8. The commission held its eastern Washington unveiling during an event Saturday at Gonzaga. A similar event was held last week in Seattle. Commission executive director Grace Yoo says...
Teen arrested in connection with the arsons that happened on the South Hill
SOUTH HILL, Wash. — The fire at Squeaky's Car Wash is one of several that Spokane Police are investigating as arson on the South Hill. On Monday, it is still closed and taped off. Just a few days ago, police spotted a teen just down the street at Wendy's...
Gonzaga Unveils Andrew Connolly as New Women’s Tennis Assistant Coach
Andrew Connolly joins Gonzaga women's tennis as the new assistant coach, bringing a wealth of experience and success in student-athlete development and recruiting. Connolly was part of a 14-win season in 2023 and a 17-win season in 2024 at UTSA. He coached two all-conference selections and five ITA Scholar-Athletes during...
Girl Scouts’ Go Getter program removes barriers for low income students
PASCO, Wash. – The Girl Scouts of Eastern Washington and Northern Idaho created the Go Getters program to reach girls in rural or low-income communities. Go Getters is an outreach program that serves girls in rural low-income communities and Title 1 schools. Go Getters works much like an after-school program meeting on weekdays after school at local elementary schools.
Grant County Sheriff's Office Arrests Quincy Man in Connection with Fuel Thefts
EPHRATA - In a recent operation, the Grant County Sheriff's Office's new Crime Reduction Team (CRT) apprehended a 21-year-old man from Quincy on Saturday morning. The suspect, identified as Oscar E. Ruiz Ramos, was found driving a black 2001 Chevy pickup truck, which is suspected of being involved in several fuel thefts and suspicious activities around local homes.
Court docs detail downtown Spokane shooting that led to man's arrest in North Carolina
SPOKANE, Wash. — New court documents detailed a shooting in downtown Spokane that eventually led to the arrest of a man in North Carolina. According to the court documents, officers with the Spokane Police Department were outside Globe Bar on Division and Main when several fights broke out in the area at around 1:45 a.m. Sunday, July 7.
Scattered showers and T-storms through Tuesday and then the HEAT is on!
A system moving through for the first part of the week, will bring scattered chances for showers and thunderstorms to the Inland Northwest through Tuesday. Smoke and haze will mainly be confined to areas closest to wildfires and air quality values in the moderate category for most. Daytime highs will hover in the low to mid 80s before another strong ridge of high pressure builds in for the remainder of the week and weekend, delivering our next stretch of dry, HOT and hazy/smoky weather, with daytime highs heading back into the 90s and 100s.
All Outdoor Burning Prohibited in Yakima County as Fires Rage
The Yakima County Burn Ban has been upgraded. Now ALL outdoor burning is banned that's according to the Yakima County Fire Chiefs Association and the the Yakima County Fire Marshal. Under the previous ban, recreational in-ground campfire pits smaller than 3’ X 3’ feet in size and AG burning were allowed.
Richland Police Arrest 2 After Drive-By Shooting in a Stolen Car
Two suspects were arrested after a drive-by shooting in a stolen vehicle in Richland. On Sunday evening, officers with the Richland Police Department were dispatched to an apartment complex on Bella Coola Lane for a report of shots fired. Upon arrival, shell casings were found in the parking lot. No victims were located and no damage was reported.
Yakima-Tieton Irrigation District shuts down operations for three days
YAKIMA- The Yakima-Tieton Irrigation District has temporarily shut down full operations for three days, effective immediately. During this time, they will be conducting essential repairs to the main canal. These repairs include the removal of large boulders, trees, and structural repairs. The goal is to restart operations and begin recharging...
Meteor Showers This Week Sparks Faith Martin’s Childhood Memories
Two meteor showers will peak this week! Don't Miss this!. I love this stuff! I'm so intrigued with space and the night sky!. When I was a little girl, I kept my horse at a place called "The Chapporal Corral" This horse boarding facility was 23 acres that bordered another forty five acres and that bordered Henry Cowell National Forest. I lived in the town of Felton about 5 miles inland from Santa Cruz. Felton is known for our famous "Felton Covered Bridge"
Lack of State Approval for City of Pullman’s Local Disposal of Sewer Plant Biosolids Could Lead to New fee on Residents
PULLMAN - The City of Pullman’s inability to receive state approval to dispose biosolids from the sewer plant onto local farm fields could lead to a new fee for residents. The problem involves the city’s permit from the Washington State Department of Ecology to use the material as fertilizer on nearby fields. The issue began last year when DOE failed to approve a new permit for a new site for disposal. That forced the city to haul the biosolids to facilities in Lewiston and Spokane. An emergency was declared last fall allowing the city to haul the material longer distances. DOE eventually approved the new permit in October ending that emergency.
GESA employee prevents large scam
PASCO, Wash. – A GESA Bank teller prevented a Pasco woman from being scammed out of nearly $6,000. The Woman received a call claiming her teenage daughter had been kidnapped and was convinced to send $600 after hearing an audio recording of her daughter on the phone. When she...
Three hydroplanes wreck out at the Tri-City Water Follies after course size is reduced
KENNEWICK, Wash. — The biggest event of the year in the Tri-Cities took place this weekend. That’s the Tri-City Water Follies. Safety was on the mind of everyone at the Follies after more than one hydroplane caught air this weekend.
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