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Spokane Valley firefighter’s car broken into while out on call
SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. – A Spokane Valley firefighter said he was out on an EMS call when a man in a blue Ford Escape pulled up and broke into two people’s cars at the station on Sunday. The person took a few items from Captain Tag Baugh, including...
Declining Demand For Tech Workers, Seattle-Area Unemployment Rate Surpasses National Average
The Seattle metropolitan area is experiencing a higher unemployment rate than the national average, a trend that economists attribute in part to a decline in demand for information workers, including software developers. As of June, the unemployment rate in Seattle was 4.6%, while Washington state’s rate stood at 4.9%. In contrast, the national rate has climbed to 4.1%, the highest level seen in nearly three years, according to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Utah Soccer Claims First Win in Big 12 Era
SALT LAKE CITY - Starting its season with a bang, the University of Utah women's soccer program used two goals from graduate forward Taliana Kaufusi and sophomore midfielder Bella Woods to claim a 2-1 win over the Gonzaga Bulldogs to open it's 2024 season on Thursday evening at Ute Field.
Zags Fall in Season Opener at Utah 2-1
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah. – Gonzaga women's soccer opened the 2024 season with a 2-1 loss at Utah Thursday. After Katelyn Rigg scored an equalizing goal for the Zags in the 53rd minute, the Utes scored the game-winning goal in the final minute. After a handball was called on...
Eagles fall in competitive season opener
TROY, Ala. — In an aggressive match, Eastern scored late in the first half to tie it one a piece. A slow start in the second half, and a set piece header from Troy would be the deciding factor in the 2-1 defeat. A humid and hot day on...
Coeur d’Alene Man Convicted in Multi-million-Dollar Accounts Receivable Factoring Scheme
COEUR D’ALENE - 63-year-old Douglas Worman, of Coeur d’Alene, was convicted of 17 counts of wire fraud following a six-day trial, U.S. Attorney Josh Hurwit announced. Worman, who operated Worman Forest Management, a forestry management company in the Coeur d’Alene area, was found guilty of orchestrating a multimillion-dollar fraudulent scheme involving false invoices. The jury acquitted him of five separate counts of bank fraud.
WWU students back to build on valley’s sustainability
Annual program partners with variety of local organizations. The Methow Valley gets an infusion of talent each summer as students from Western Washington University (WWU) spend 11 weeks here working on an array of projects that strengthen the community. Eighteen students from WWU in Bellingham are in the valley this...
Springdale’s New Splash Pad a Big Hit in the Heat!!
Springdale’s Park has added yet another fun activity for all and it has been a welcome addition during recent 100-degree days. A new large splash pad offers 12 tall fountains dancing up with ‘flower blossoms’ spouting falls overhead. Several different variations of water fountain settings entertain and delight children and adults alike. When activated, a touch sensor runs for 5 minutes and then turns off to conserve water; but the kids love to hit the on switch often on hot summer days.
'The Quilting Bee' owners to retire, announce new local owners
SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. — The owners of The Quilting Bee, Scot Auble and Treasure Auble, announced their retirement on Wednesday, August 14 on a YouTube and Facebook livestream. The Aubles bought the store in 2011 after Treasure took a quilting class at the shop and fell in love with...
THIS YEAR’S TASTE BIGGER THAN EVER
A record twelve taste providers have signed on for Chewelah Arts Guild’s Taste of Chewelah, scheduled for Thursday, September 12, the most since the event began in 2015. In addition to food bites, served from 4:30 to 7:00 p.m., the gala event will include live music (including crowd favorites) and art exhibits in the restaurants and at Trail’s End Gallery.
Manito Park named best public park in Washington state
SPOKANE, Wash. — Manito Park has been named one of the best public parks in Washington State. According to HGTV, Manito Park, located in Spokane’s South Hill neighborhood, offers visitors a variety of attractions at no charge. The 90-acre park features five distinct gardens, a conservatory, a fountain, a stone bridge, and a duck pond. It also includes large, manicured lawns, topiary shrubs, and trails suitable for hiking and biking.
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