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Two drive-by shootings in Spokane in past week
SPOKANE, Wash. – The Spokane Police Department (SPD) responded to a drive-by shooting early Monday morning after a separate drive-by on Saturday. According to SPD, the first shooting took place at around 6:30 a.m. on North Wall Street and West Francis Avenue. Several shots were fired at a home on North Wall, which SPD believes was a targeted attack. Anyone with information on the shooting is asked to call Crime Check at (509) 456-2233.
UPDATE: More than 5 homes evacuated in Kennewick fire, everyone allowed back home around 2 a.m.
KENNEWICK, Wash. - 2 a.m. - Zachary Cain with the Kennewick Police Department tells us five houses to the east of the house that caught fire were evacuated. He also says a few houses west of the house were also evacuated, however, as of 2 a.m., everyone is back in their homes except for the home that caught fire.
FIRE REPORT: GCFD 7 knocks down fireworks fire
Jul. 15—SOAP LAKE — Fireworks sparked a wildfire late Wednesday night, according to a statement from Grant County Fire District 7. At about 11:10 p.m., firefighters were called to a vegetation fire at Road 19 and Division Road, according to the statement. There they found a fire spreading at a moderate rate through light, flashy fuels. The first arriving brush engine made an aggressive attack ...
Another hot week ahead, chance of thunderstorms on Wednesday
Monday will be the coolest day of the week across the Inland Northwest with daytime highs ranging between the low and high 90s. A few cities, including Lewiston, Omak, and Vantage could reach 100 or 101 degrees. Skies will remain clear and sunny throughout most of the extended forecast, with...
WA Carpool Cheaters Are Getting Creative With Passenger Dummies
Where do people get their nerve to disobey the rules of driving in the HOV lane?. It's unbelievable what Washington State Patrol Troopers may come across in their travels. I seriously wonder how many people get away with having fake passengers in their vehicle, just to be able to drive in high-occupancy vehicle lane. The HOV lane is meant for buses, carpools, and vanpools. HOV lanes are for any vehicle with two or more people.
$500 Stimulus Checks to 250,000 Residents: 5 States Launch Relief Programs Amid Ongoing Economic Recovery
In July 2024, several US states, including California and Michigan, are distributing monthly stimulus checks of up to $500 to residents, aiming to alleviate financial strain exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. July 2024 Stimulus Checks – States Provide Up to $500 Monthly to Ease Financial Burdens According to Marca, in July 2024, several states in […]
Red flag warning and excessive heat advisory
Heat Advisory for Eastern Washington into Northern Oregon from noon Friday to 10 PM Sunday. - Stay hydrated, wear sunscreen and find cover from the sun when possible. Red Flag Warning for Eastern Washington into Northern Oregon from 11 AM Sunday to 9 PM Sunday.
Hit-and-run leaves pedestrian seriously injured along Highway 17
BRIDGEPORT — The Washington State Patrol says it’s investigating a hit-and-run collision in rural Okanogan County that left a pedestrian injured. Arthur M. Binford, 59, of Spokane Valley was walking on the shoulder of Highway 17 near Bridgeport early Sunday when an unknown vehicle struck him and continued on. The accident was reported about 3:45 a.m.
REACH Museum celebrates a decade with free events and new exhibits in Tri-Cities
Richland Wash. — The REACH Museum is celebrating ten years in the Tri-Cities community. To celebrate, the museum is offering four more special events this month, with most being free for Tri-Cities residents. The museum is highlighting its exhibit featuring the groundbreaking, and grand opening. They're also highlighting the...
AppleSox pitching staff combines for 7-0 shutout victory over CCL Showcase Team
WENATCHEE - The Wenatchee AppleSox shut out the Cascade Collegiate League Showcase team 7-0 on Saturday night at Paul Thomas Sr. Stadium. Evan Cloyd led the way for the AppleSox, driving in two runs and scoring twice in the non-league game. Seven AppleSox pitchers combined to blank the CCL team,...
Monday will be the "coolest" day of another brutally hot week - Matt
There's no end in sight to the hot weather. In fact, after a cooler Monday it will be back on the road to 100-degree temperatures later this week. On top of all of that, some dry thunderstorms could make an appearance and add to the fire danger in just a couple of days.
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