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Stay Out of Drug Areas Ordinance Passed
(YAKIMA) - The Yakima City Council passed the stay out of drug areas ordinance at Tuesday’s council meeting. The stay out of drug areas are two zones around North 1st Street and South Naches Avenue. With this ordinance municipal court judges can ban people facing drug charges from visiting these areas as a condition around pre-trial release or after the conviction. Although some members of the community shared their concerns about the ordinance at the meeting.
Pet Exposed to Rabid Bat in East Wenatchee
The Chelan-Douglas Health District (CDHD) confirms a bat that came in contact with a pet in East Wenatchee has tested positive for rabies this week by the Washington State Public Health Lab. The Health District says the exposure to the bat was limited to a pet and no human contact...
Chelan County Hosting Series Of Grizzly Bear Meetings
Now that the reintroduction of grizzly bears to the North Cascades is inevitable, local communities are taking measures to prepare for the potential impacts of their presence. Next month, Chelan County will hold a series of public meetings regarding the reintroduction of grizzly bears. Commissioner Kevin Overbay says the gatherings...
2024 Convention for Jehovah’s Witnesses is back in Kennewick
KENNEWICK, Wash. — The 2024 Convention for Jehovah’s Witnesses is happening from Aug. 23 to 25 at the Toyota Center in Kennewick. This is the third three-day convention this summer, out of four planned. The next one is happening next weekend, Aug. 30 to Sept. 1.
Stan’s Merry Mart to cease firearm sales in July 2025
WENATCHEE — Stan’s Merry Mart has made the decision to end firearm sales due to the expensive store renovations required to abide by House Bill 2118. HB 2118 passed in March and was sponsored by State Rep. Amy Wallen. “It’s about keeping firearms safe; the inventory safe. It’s...
'Extensive damage' at Kitsap County construction site to cost millions
KITSAP COUNTY - The Kitsap County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO) has launched an investigation following "extensive damage" to a construction site on Newberry Hill Road and Sesame Street NW in Silverdale. According to a KCSO post on X Friday, the damage occurred after an unknown individual or individuals gained access...
Jaw-Dropping Report Names One Idaho College “Worst In America”
There are many reasons to distrust the standard US News & World Report rankings of the Best Colleges In America. Author Malcolm Gladwell has done plenty of research to prove the lack of fundamental research in the annual report, which seems critical for colleges to be highly ranked. It's no surprise that the top three schools in 2024 are Princeton and MIT, and a tie for third between Harvard and Stanford.
Man 'Looking for Place to Stay Besides Foster Park' Arrested for Burglary of Clarkston Home
CLARKSTON - Police in Clarkston were called to the scene of a reported trespassing on Thursday in the 1200 Block of Poplar Street. According to court documents, when an officer arrived at 1291 Poplar Street at around 5:45 a.m., the officer heard "thumping" coming from inside the residence. A person was observed inside allegedly rummaging through drawers in the home's kitchen.
WSU's Khalil Laufau and Ansel Din-Mbuh come from opposite worlds, but still brothers
PULLMAN -- One is from Salt Lake City, a city of over 200,000. The other is from Aledo, Texas, a town of less than 6,000. But despite coming from contrasting hometowns, Washington State defensive tackles Khalil Laufau and Ansel Din-Mbuh have formed an unbreakable bond. The pair of second-years came into WSU together and on top of their shared position and year in school, Laufau told Cougfan.com this week that the two have something else in common.
Farm-to-fun: Larry Schaapman to lead Cruisin' the Crops Tour
QUINCY — For more than five years, Larry Schaapman of Integrity Ag Incorporated has taken Farmer-Consumer Awareness Day attendees on a bus tour of local farms for a FCAD event called Cruisin’ the Crops Tour. Busses load at 11:30 a.m. and leave at 11:45 a.m. on Sept. 14...
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