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Today's Headlines: July 17, 2024
The Spokane City Council has reaffirmed its support for a one-year moratorium on new building in two neighborhoods in the Latah Valley, Latah/Hangman and Grandview/Thorpe. The council on Monday night held a required public hearing, two months after initially adopting the moratorium as an emergency ordinance. Then it voted 5-2 to formally accept the reasoning behind the moratorium.
Celebrating Tradition: Deer Park Settlers Day 2024
Every year, the heart of Deer Park beats a little louder as residents and visitors come together to celebrate Settlers Day. This beloved tradition, steeped in history, offers a joyous weekend filled with events and activities for all ages. The event founded in 1921, Deer Park Settlers Day honors the...
Ulm and Harrison join Best for Big Sky Football Kickoff Weekend
CHENEY, Wash. — The 2024 Big Sky Football Kickoff Weekend begins this Saturday (July 20) at Northern Quest Resort & Casino in Spokane. Eastern Washington football will be represented by head coach Aaron Best, who is going into his eighth season leading the Eagles. Best will be joined by senior wide receiver Nolan Ulm and senior defensive lineman Brock Harrison.
Washington Paraolympian serving as role model for wheelchair athletes back home
PARIS, France- Susanna Scaroni is the definition of speed. “I remember some of the first major marathons were people we’re saying Susanna,” Scaroni said. Scaroni, a Tekoa, Washington native, has her eyes on gold this Olympics, but the road to the Olympics started in the Pacific Northwest. “There...
Downtown Spokane restaurant ‘The Viking’ catches fire
SPOKANE, Wash. – The Downtown Spokane restaurant ‘The Viking’ caught fire Tuesday morning, and an investigation into the cause is underway. Around 5:30 a.m., the Spokane Fire Department responded to the restaurant at the 1200 block of North Stevens Street. A security guard passing by noticed the...
Hot and dry through the Weekend...be prepared for the heat - Mark
Weather Alert Day is due to possible dry lightning later and being very hot at 100. We will see 99 for Thursday and Friday with low 100s for the weekend and another series of Weather Alert Days due to heat. Make a plan to beat the heat.
Numerica to host 'Miracle Coffee Day' and donate $1 from every drink sold on July 18 to Children's Miracle Network
SPOKANE, Wash. — Your morning coffee on Thursday, July 18 could contribute to Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals (CMN). For each drink sold at any Dutch Bros location in the Spokane area, $1 will be donated to CMN, up to $10,000. Numerica Credit Union is funding the event to...
Fire-wise your yard this summer season with these helpful tips
SPOKANE, Wash. – Every single year during fire season someone comes home to their house and it’s either still on fire or it’s already burnt down. That’s why Nonstop Local spoke with the city about ways to protect our homes from fires, even when we are not there.
Washington gas prices fell from last week: See how much here
State gas prices fell for the second consecutive week and reached an average of $4.13 per gallon of regular fuel on Monday, down from last week's price of $4.15 per gallon, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The average fuel price in state has fallen about 5 cents since...
Report: Charter Schools Are Failing Students with Disabilities
The authors of new research on how U.S. charter schools are serving children with disabilities say their findings should alarm state education leaders, the agencies that authorize the independent public schools and nonprofit organizations that support them. On the whole, charter schools do not outperform their district-run counterparts when it comes to providing high-quality special […]
Drew Timme continues to prove he deserves a shot on an NBA roster
Mark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs are producing NBA talent on a consistent basis. The Zags have seen at least one player selected in each of the past four NBA drafts and currently boast more players in the league than every college basketball program not named Kentucky, Duke, Michigan, UCLA, Arkansas, and Kansas. However, the program’s all-time leading scorer, Drew Timme, is not among them. Timme had an unbelievably prolific career in Spokane, earning consensus All-American honors three times, twice winning WCC Player of the Year, along with two NCAA All-Region nods, an All-Tournament nod, and WCC Tournament MVP. Despite the accolades,...
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