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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:
Increasing Taxes And Minimum Wage In Washington Forcing Closure Of Pullman Movie Theater Complex
Increasing taxes in Washington is forcing the movie theater complex in Pullman to close. Corporate Pointe Developers announced Friday afternoon that the Pullman Village Centre Cinemas will close permanently on September 5th. The press release from the Pullman based development company states that the City of Pullman’s increasing property taxes and the increasing minimum wage in Washington is forcing the closure.
Almira farmers unite to harvest 1,200 acres of wheat for grieving grower
ALMIRA - Harvesting 1,200 acres of wheat by his lonesome would have been an extremely tall task for a man mourning the loss of his dad who passed away a week ago. Dakota Childers lost his dad, Dale, just before it was time to harvest. Fortunately for Dakota, his farming connections, who also happen to be his friends, care about him and his late dad enough to band together to save the crestfallen cultivator 7 to 10 days of labor. Source ONE News spoke to Ben McKay, an Almira-area wheat farmer who has known the Childers family for years and misses Dale, dearly.
Back to school resources in Spokane
SPOKANE, Wash. - School is almost back and here are events that will offer free school supplies for you and your kids. Unity in the Community: Saturday, Aug. 17, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Riverfront Park, Downtown Spokane. 1,200 bags of school supplies while they last. Families will collect stamps on their...
Developer: MOD Pizza skips out on 10-year lease in Moses Lake; commercial space available again
MOSES LAKE – MOD Pizza will not be coming to Moses Lake after all, despite previously securing a lease agreement for a location in the city. Chris Waddle, a commercial developer with Yakima-based Hogback Development, confirmed on Thursday that MOD Pizza has decided not to proceed with its 10-year lease agreement, despite being legally obligated to do so. The pizzeria was slated to occupy a 2,660-square-foot space next to Jersey Mike’s, also owned by Hogback.
For Trevor: Grain growers in Mansfield do wheat harvest for family who lost their teen son
MANSFIELD - Within 48 hours after 19-year-old Trevor Moore's passing, a decision was made to help the people that raised him by harvesting 600 acres of wheat in Mansfield (Douglas County) on Monday. Born and raised as a wheat grower, Trevor sadly passed away last Saturday. Longtime neighbor, friend and...
Spokane’s Prohibition Gastropub to close its doors at end of August
SPOKANE, Wash. — Prohibition Gastropub, a local bar and grill, has announced that it will close its doors at the end of the month. In a Facebook post on Aug.14, the restaurant revealed that it will shut down at the end of August. The post explained that business declined...
Canyon Lake owners drive home multimillion deal for golf course
Canyon Lakes Golf Course majority owner Mike Lundgren wasn’t looking for anyone to buy his golf course. But a golfing buddy of his broached the subject in the spring. “It started with Dave Retter,” said Lundgren, who plays golf every Sunday with the owner of Retter & Company Sotheby’s International Realty. “He told me he had someone to buy the golf course. We’ve had some offers in the past. But nothing ever came of them.”
Richland School District plans $314M bond for high school, other projects
Another new high school could be coming to the Tri-Cities if voters give it a green light. The Richland School District is sending a $314 million bond measure to the ballot in November, with a new high school in West Richland as the signature project. The new $232.9 million facility...
Lourdes facility has new name, same mission
A Richland facility that provides an array of behavioral health services to people of all ages in the region has changed its name to better reflect the scope of its offerings. Lourdes Counseling Center officially became Lourdes Behavioral Health on Aug. 1. “The term ‘Lourdes Counseling Center’ is really misleading...
A reminder black bears, humans don’t mix: Animal euthanized after hurting teen
Nestled in the heart of Kittitas County, a typical Tuesday evening in Roslyn took an unexpected turn for 17-year-old Emily. A high school senior, Emily was performing her usual chore of taking out the trash. Just after 9:30 that night, she made her way to the dumpster located at the edge of her family’s property. A large male black bear emerged from the darkness. The bear was likely drawn by the scent of discarded food. In a swift motion, the bear swiped at Emily, its powerful paw making contact with her arm. The force of the strike tore through her clothing and left scratches on her skin.
Tri-Cities Airport Parking Now Cashless and With a Slight Price Increase
It wasn't too long ago that Yakima's airport updated it's parking lot payment and now Tri-Cities has changed theirs slightly but just enough that it may cause some issues, especially those who prefer to pay with cash. The Tri-Cities Airport (PSC) has updated its parking lot so it's now completely...
Senior survives on $1,800 Social Security
Ann Miller, 78, starts her day around 6 a.m. with an early walk. Living alone with her French Briard rescue dog, Lizzy Rocket, in a lofted apartment over a hay barn, Miller’s modest routine includes scanning the local newspaper for grocery coupons and managing her limited budget. Miller survives on a monthly Social Security income of $1,800.
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