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RiverCom Purchasing East Wenatche Site for New Dispatch Center Location
RiverCom 911 is purchasing land in East Wenatchee for the eventual construction of a new Regional emergency services dispatch center. Executive Director Dog Jones says after 20 years, RiverCom has outgrown the current facilities on the third floor of the Wenatchee Police Department. Jones said a 2019 study determined to...
Another Cougar Reportedly Spotted in East Wenatchee
A cougar is lurking in East Wenatchee, according to the city's police department. This is not a first-time occurrence. On August 15, an East Wenatchee house cat was reportedly mauled by two roving cougars. The cat almost certainly died, though we never received confirmation of its fate. (As for the cougars, one apparently managed to elude capture; the other, from what we gather, was killed on sight.)
Toxic algae found in Snake River
The algae has been found at Charbonneau Beach and Fishhook Beach. Toxic algae detected in Snake River near Charbonneau Park. TRI-CITIES, Wash.-Toxic algae was detected in the Snake River on Aug. 21 and the Army Corps of Engineers is reminding people to be cautious around the water at two popular beaches.
USPS Makes Changes That Will Impact Montana
The United States Postal Service has announced changes to optimize and modernize mail delivery in the U.S. With the proposed changes the hope is that the postal service will be able to reduce costs by approximately $3 billion annually. The Postal Service has created an "operational improvement" strategy. The strategy,...
Two Lakewood businesses among 30 state businesses nominated for Employer of the Year Awards
The Washington State Governor’s Committee on Disability Issues & Employment (GCDE) announces the 2024 nominees for the Governor’s Employer Awards. These awards honor public and private employers statewide for their exemplary work recruiting, hiring, retaining and promoting workers with disabilities. Employer of the Year Award nominees listed in...
Eastern splits day one of the Utah Valley Tournament
OREM, UTAH. — Eastern Washington moves to 1-1 on the season after a 3-0 (25-20, 25-14, 25-21) sweep of Cal State Bakersfield and a 0-3 (20-25, 25-27, 22-25) lost to host Utah Valley. EWU vs. Wolverines. Kalista Lukovich led the Eagles on the offensive front with 10 kills and...
Week 1 Local College Football TV Schedule & Streaming Info | Washington
The Monmouth Hawks and the Eastern Washington Eagles take the field in one of many compelling NCAA football matchups on the schedule in Week 1 that should be of interest to fans in Washington. Watch college football games this season on ESPN+ and Fubo. Washington College Football Teams to Watch...
Eastern Washington opens college season with win
Eastern Washington University started the college football season off with a win at home last night…. The Eagles beat Monmouth on the Red Carpet 42-27 as quarterback Kekoa Visperas completed 26-of-28 passes for 275-yards and 5-touchdowns. Washington State kicks off in Pullman tomorrow at Noon against Portland State in CW-11.
Spokane County Medical Examiner identifies victim in fatal Elk car crash
ELK, Wash. – The Spokane County Medical Examiner has identified the man who died after crashing into a tree in Elk. The medical examiner’s office identified him as Sean Boyer, 38, and reported that the cause of death was blunt force injuries to the head and extremities. ,...
Spokane Offices Raid, Shut Down ‘Crime-Drug’ House in Valley
The Spokane County Sheriff's Department reports a search of a home in the Spokane Valley has resulted in one arrest and there are likely more. For a number of months law enforcement had been investigating the home in the 7300 block of East 4th. Ave and neighbors had reported a lot of suspicious activity including (according to SCSO):
SPD investigating fatal vehicle collision involving a motorcycle
Officer Daniel Strassenberg Public Information Office. On August 29th, 2024 just before 2:30pm, 911 was advised of a vehicle collision at Sprague and Freya involving a motorcycle and a semi-truck. Officers arrived on scene quickly and closed down the intersection. The motorcyclist was given emergency medical aid at the scene, but succumbed to his injuries. The other involved driver has been contacted by law enforcement.
Pet microchipping event to be hosted this weekend
SPOKANE, Wash. – Short Term After Hours Rescue (STAHR) is hosting a microchipping clinic for cats and dogs Saturday at Dogtown Company. The suggested donation for an animal to be microchipped will be $15 and will be by appointment from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.. If a pet owner...
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