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Cooler temperatures arrive with a mix of sun and clouds
Today will be another mostly sunny day across the region, however, temperatures will start to trend cooler today. This afternoon in Spokane the daytime high will reach the low 80s with a light south wind at 5 to 8 mph. With cooler temperatures impacting the rest of the work week,...
Drug Trafficker Involved in High-Speed Chase with Spokane Police Sentenced to Federal Prison
Spokane, WA. – Vanessa R. Waldref, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Washington, announced today that Juan Pablo Carrillo-Nava, 46, was sentenced on one count of Possession with Intent to Distribute 50 Grams or More of Actual (Pure) Methamphetamine. Chief United States District Judge Stanley A. Bastian imposed a sentence of 70 months in federal prison to be followed by 5 years of supervised release.
Evacuations Reduced To Level 2 In Stehekin From Pioneer Fire
Evacuation notices from the Pioneer Fire for the town of Stehekin have been reduced to Level 2. Chelan County Emergency Management announced the downgrade from Level 3 Sunday for the Stehekin Valley, from High Bridge south to Adams Point. All areas to the south of Adams Point are at Level...
Study finds mining-related pollution 350 miles downstream of Canadian coal mines
Researchers with the U.S. Geological Survey have concluded that a large coal-mining operation in British Columbia is sending pollution more than 350 miles downstream into the Columbia River. The study also found that selenium levels in the Upper Columbia watershed continue to rise in British Columbia, Montana and Idaho, despite...
Toxic algal bloom found on the Snake River for second year in a row
Toxic algae is turning up once again on the Snake River. Water sampling on Aug. 12 revealed a large algal bloom near Granite Point, also known as Granite Rock, on the Snake River. It’s a popular swimming spot roughly 28 miles from Lewiston, Idaho. Public health leaders said it’s been especially busy since college and university students have returned to campus.
Sandpoint Lady Liberty statue taken off display due to damage
SANDPOINT, Idaho — The City of Sandpoint announced on their Facebook, that the Lady Liberty statue at the end of the pier at City Beach was taken off display after it was damaged last weekend. The post says that it sustained damage and, for the safety of the public,...
Over 1,200 residents in Hayden without power
HAYDEN, Idaho – The Kootenai Eletric Cooperative reported that over 1,200 members are out of power on Monday. The outage is affecting residents near Hayden Lake, and it is unknown what caused the outage. KEC crews have been dispatched to address the outage and said the power should be...
Invasive crab species detected in new area of Washington coast
LA PUSH, Wash. — A small but harmful invasive species was discovered on Washington's North Central Coast for the first time. European green crabs were found in waters near the port of La Push. Crews with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) reported they removed 33 invasive crabs using traps and hand captures in the first week of August.
Spokane County low on options if juvenile, jails operations tax fails to renew
(The Center Square) – Spokane County is certifying the primary election results tomorrow but already has its sights on November ahead of an anticipated battle over tax proposals with the City of Spokane. Both municipalities will have sales tax proposals on the general election ballot, though the county’s is a renewal for detention services, while the city’s would help mitigate its structural deficit. If the city succeeds and the county fails, it could have major consequences for both. ...
End of summer signs | City of Spokane pools reduce hours
SPOKANE, Wash. — Signs that summer is coming to an end are beginning to pop up across the city. The most recent is pools across the city and count of Spokane are beginning to close. Spokane County pools offered their last open swim session on August 18 and starting...
This 'spuds' for you: National Potato Day
IDAHO, USA — Today is National Potato Day, and this being Idaho, a day for celebration. According to the Idaho State Museum, 1860 was the year of the first recorded potato planting in Franklin County. Further, settlers started using irrigation to mix with the soil, creating huge increases in potato production.
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