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Level 3 evacuations (Go Now!) ordered for Beehive Fire near Wenatchee
WENATCHEE, Wash. – The Chelan County Sheriff’s Office has issued evacuation orders for areas near the Beehive Fire west of Wenatchee. According to the Chelan County Sheriff’s Office, a Level 3 fire evacuation order has been issued for the following areas: Squilchuck Road south of Wenatchee Heights, Halverson Canyon, Hampton Road, Forest Ridge Road and side streets, all of Mission Ridge Road, Liberty Beehive Road, Mission Ridge Resort and Squilchuck State Park.
Coroner releases name of suspect fatally shot by police on Fort Hall Reservation
UPDATE FROM BINGHAM COUNTY CORONER'S OFFICE The individual who died has been identified as Mekalon J. Buckskin, age 20, of Fort Hall. ORIGINAL NEWS RELEASE FROM FORT HALL POLICE DEPARTMENT FORT HALL — On July 5, 2024 at approximately 6:23PM, the Fort Hall Police Department received a report of a 13 year old Juvenile female...
Washington growers to hold piece rate recordkeeping webinar
Two Washington growers organizations are collaborating to help the state’s growers deal with piece rate recordkeeping. The event is sponsored by the Washington Winegrowers Association and the Washington Growers League. “Learn how to comply with piece rate laws while managing labor costs effectively. This webinar will cover compliant piece...
Fatal crash blocks both directions of U.S Highway 2 near Reardan
REARDAN, Wash. — One person is dead after a crash on U.S. Highway 2 near Reardan. According to Washington State Patrol, one person is dead after crashing their motorcycle into a pick-up truck four miles east of Reardan Saturday night. WSP says that speed was a major factor, and no drugs or alcohol were involved.
Spokane Fire Department water rescue team ready for heatwave
SPOKANE, Wash. — As many plan to head to rivers and lakes to cool off during next week’s heat, the Spokane Fire Department Water Rescue Team conducted weekly training Saturday in the Spokane River. The training took 10 of the team’s 40 members through various practice rescues. These...
Seller's market remains in Grant County
Jul. 5—MOSES LAKE — Grant County is still leaning in favor of home sellers, according to a report from Rocket Homes reviewing home sales for the month of June. While the market price was lower in Grant County than the state average, the market still favors the seller to some extent. According to the report, there were 452 homes for sale in June, down from 459 the prior month. May saw 106 homes ...
Spokane Velocity FC host Chattanooga Red Wolves SC, hoping to hang onto playoff spot
SPOKANE, Wash. — Spokane Velocity FC will look to hold onto their playoff spot from the Chattanooga Red Wolves SC in a USL League One regular season contest at ONE Spokane Stadium on July 6 at 6 p.m. PT. Velocity currently sits at the No. 8 spot in USL...
State department suspends intake at 2 juvenile rehab facilities in Washington
SNOQUALMIE, Wash. — The Washington Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) announced Saturday that it has suspended intake at two juvenile rehab facilities due to overcrowding and safety concerns. "When too many young people are concentrated in small spaces, it can escalate behaviors and limit the ability for...
Fatal crash blocks both directions of U.S Highway 2 near Reardan
REARDAN, Wash. —A 40-year-old woman is dead after crashing her motorcycle on U.S. Highway 2 Saturday night. Christina Gernert from Post Falls was speeding eastbound on U.S. Highway 2 near milepost 268 around 6:49 p.m. on July 6 when she attempted to pass a car and hit a car traveling westbound.
How people are beating the heat in downtown Spokane
SPOKANE, Wash. — The Idaho Central Credit Union Summer Carnival is taking place in Riverfront Park in downtown Spokane until Sunday, July 7 and even with temperatures pushing triple digits, people were out enjoying the day on Friday. Jennifer Columbus works game concessions at the carnival and has her...
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