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Longtime Moses Lake Martin Luther King Jr. Committee President Charlie Jones Passes Away
MOSES LAKE - Longtime Moses Lake Martin Luther King Jr. Committee President Charlie Jones has died. The esteemed and respected leader in the Moses Lake community was 70 years old. Jones passed away on July 10 from natural causes stemming from cardiovascular issues, according to the Grant County Coroner. Jones...
Next S3 play 'opens up a bigger discussion about gender and queerness'
The Spokane Shakespeare Society is bringing one of The Bard's comedies to Corbin Park July 18, then moving to Manito and Riverfront Parks in the two successive weekends, Thursdays through Sundays. SPR’s Owen Henderson sat down with the director and lead actor of S3's "As You Like It" to talk...
Moses Lake Fire Department denies starting fire near homeless encampment
MOSES LAKE - The Moses Lake Fire Department expressed its frustration with accusations that it set fire to land near homeless encampments early Monday. Shortly after midnight, fire crews responded to a fire in a field next to Fairchild Cinema. Firefighters say its an area they respond to nearly every night for various reasons, many of them fire calls. On day two of the fire, Moses Lake Fire Battalion Chief Dave Holly says a firefighter checking the area for potential hotspots was approached by people living in the camp accusing the fire department of starting the 65-acre fire. Firefighters say the fire grew to the size it did because the terrain that was difficult navigate. At one point, Holly says a Grant County Fire District 5 fire truck rolled on to its side when ground gave away under a sloped access point to the area. No one was hurt and the truck sustained minimal damage.
'Battery Smart Spokane' launches to prevent lithium ion fires
SPOKANE COUNTY, Wash. — Quinn Gonder has lost track of how many times he's seen it happen: fires sparked inside piles of trash by lithium ion batteries. "Hard to count," said the solid waste employee. "They uptick in the summer but it's a constant threat." They can be smaller...
Man hit by car on scooter calls for safer streets
SPOKANE, Wash. - After being hit by a car while riding his motorized scooter in downtown Spokane, and following the deaths of two women who were hit and killed in June and July, 37-year-old Gerrad Blomstrom is calling for safer roads and streets for all types of pedestrians across the city.
Cycyota Named Volleyball Assistant Coach
SPOKANE, Wash. – Gonzaga volleyball head coach Katie Wilson announced the hiring of Megan Cycyota as an assistant coach. “I am thrilled to join the Gonzaga volleyball program alongside Coach Wilson and Coach Gillen,” Cycyota said. “As a Jesuit high school and college alum, I couldn’t be more grateful for the opportunity to develop student athletes in the unique environment GU provides to all its students. Go Zags!” Cycyota joins the GU staff with 18 years of volleyball coaching experience across varying levels. Most recently, Cycyota spent 11 years with Sudden Impact Volleyball Club in Bellevue, Wash., as both an…
North Valley Hospital honored for ‘Quality Excellence’ by WSHA
TONASKET – North Valley Hospital has been selected as one of 13 hospitals honored by the Washington State Hospital Association (WSHA) for the Critical Access Hospital Achievement of Quality Excellence program. “This prestigious recognition underscores our unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional healthcare services and improving patient outcomes,” John McReynolds,...
Fundraiser started to raise money for purchase of prosthetic leg for Quincy firefighter
QUINCY - The community is coming together to support one of their own, 18-year-old Ben Belino of Ephrata, in his quest to fulfill his dreams of serving others. A GoFundMe campaign has been started to help raise money for a specialized prosthetic leg and other equipment necessary for his work as a firefighter.
Vicki Baker selected as new Yakima City Manager
YAKIMA, Wash. – The Yakima City Council announced on Tuesday during a meeting that Vicki Baker will be the next Yakima City Manager. The City of Yakima says Baker and the two other finalists, former Franklin County Administrator Mike Gonzalez, who is now the City Manager of Sunnyside, and Wellton, Arizona Town Manager Richard Marsh, Jr., were each interviewed on July 1. Negotiations started with Baker the next day.
Powerboat racing competition hits Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE, Wash. – Hydroplane and runabout racing boats hit the water this week in Moses Lake for a racing competition. Cascade Park in Moses Lake will be hosting the Championship American Power Boat Association Nationals. Races will run all week long, with testing on Tuesday and the finals...
Updated Confluence Parkway Project design keeps Denny’s & The Igloo | Phase 1 to break ground spring of 2025
WENATCHEE — During an open house last night, the City of Wenatchee shared updated design plans for the Confluence Parkway Project and says Phase 1 is scheduled to break ground next spring. Updated designs for the roughly $134 million parkway and bridge project will spare both Denny’s and The...
Retail Center, Eyecare Facility Coming to Kennewick’s Vista Field
The City of Kennewick and Port of Kennewick announced recently more development coming to the renovated Vista Field area. The Port says a new eyecare facility is planned, according to their release:. "During its July 9, 2024, regular meeting, the Port of Kennewick Board of Commissioners received and unanimously approved...
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