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“Mommy is in the trees”: Surviving Toddler’s Words Still Haunt Washington
Just two weeks before Christmas, 1985, a young toddler is found wandering alone outside a Kmart in western Washington. Her parents couldn't be found anywhere. A few days later, the young girl - named Crystal - was reunited with her grandmother. There was only one clue that Crystal could offer to the location of her missing parents:
Washington parent group filing federal challenge to Biden Title IX changes
(The Center Square) – The fight over the Biden administration's rule changes to Title IX, which will allow boys who identify as girls to compete in girls' sports, has inspired a first-of-its-kind federal lawsuit in Washington state. Other states led by Republican governors or attorneys general have succeeded in getting preliminary injunctions to block the new rules. In Washington, where Democrats are firmly in control, the challenge comes from a group of citizen activists. ...
Eqraft Inc opens North American Service Center in Tri-Cities (WA)
After decades of working together with North American clients, Dutch machine builder Eqraft now opens a branch on American soil. Operating from Tri-Cities, Washington, Eqraft Inc is a reliable partner for any agricultural entrepreneur looking to future-proof their business. Machine builder Eqraft focuses on future proofing agricultural business, offering state...
Fentanyl and narcotics seized after drug search warrant served on Clarkson residence
CLARKSTON - Detectives from the Quad Cities Drug Task Force, assisted by the Lewiston Police Department and the Clarkston Police Department, executed a narcotics-related search warrant on Thursday at a residence in the 600 block of 7th Street in Clarkston Washington. During the execution of the warrant, detectives located and...
WSU's David Riley to face former team EWU and Dan Monson in Spokane this November
SPOKANE, Wash. – This November in Spokane, Washington State men's basketball head coach David Riley and the Cougars will face Riley’s former team, the Eastern Washington Eagles, now led by former Gonzaga head coach Dan Monson. The Cougars and the Eagles will meet in the Spokane Arena on...
Conservative pundit Dennis Prager coming to Spokane
SPOKANE, Wash. – Rightwing pundit and activist Dennis Prager will attend a conservative advocacy organization’s Spokane gala in September. The Washington Policy Center (WPC) will host an event at the Davenport Grand Hotel on Sep. 20th for Republican and libertarian supporters. WPC maintains an active political presence in...
Man dead in Richland from heat complications, 2 other deaths possibly heat-related
RICHLAND, Wash. - Benton County Coroner Bill Leach confirmed on Wednesday that a Richland resident died on Monday due to the heat and that a couple was found dead in their home on Tuesday from potential heat complications. Leach says Luis Vieyra, 70, was found dead in his fifth wheel...
Intense Heat Expected to Challenge Records in Pacific Northwest Over Weekend
Intense heat that has been baking parts of the interior Western U.S. is expected to expand into the Pacific Northwest in the coming days, raising the risk of heat-related illnesses and new wildfires, according to an AccuWeather media advisory. Forecasts show temperatures pushing 10–20 degrees above historical averages in parts...
Rumor Has It Kim Kardashian’s Building a Massive Mansion in Idaho
Would locals flip out if Kim K. moved to Coeur d'Alene?. fed up with Hollywood and the glitterati's growing presence in the Gem State. Responding to a social media post about the star's vacation in the stunning lake town last week, locals took to the comments to unpack their thoughts on a Kim K. move to the Gem State. People were quick to point out her grandmother has lived in Lewiston for years, while others claimed Kim's had a permanent residence here for while.
Booze bandits steal $5,000 worth of alcohol from Ephrata store
EPHRATA - Ephrata Police Chief Erik Koch says its the most alcohol he's ever seen stolen during his time on the force. Authorities say two booze bandits managed to walk about of the Ephrata Safeway store at around 4:45 p.m. on Thursday. with two grocery carts full of alcohol unnoticed. The total worth of the alcohol tallied $5,000. External security cameras were unable to capture the getaway vehicle used to transport the loot. Physical descriptions of the perpetrators are limited to the security photo taken inside the story. If you think you saw culprits, contact the Ephrata Police Department at (509) 754-2491.
Three Arrested Following Fight Involving Pellet Rifle
A pair of adult males and a juvenile female were arrested following an altercation that involved a suspected firearm in Grant County late Tuesday. Officers with the Quincy Police Department responded to the 300 block of Q Street Southeast at just after 11 p.m. after receiving reports about the brandishing of a firearm during a fight.
New Non-Profit Looks To Save Sports & Activities At Moses Lake Schools
A new non-profit organization is trying to save extracurricular activities at Moses Lake High School. The group, Community Athletics and Activities (CAA), has established a goal of raising $2.6 million by the start of the coming school year to help fund athletics and other activities which are not directly supported financially by the Moses Lake School District.
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