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"I chose Gonzaga because of Mark Few" Michael Ajayi's unique journey to becoming a Zag
SPOKANE, Wash. — Before Gonzaga's season was even over last year, Pepperdine transfer Michael Ajayi announced he was "coming home" to play for the Zags in 2024-25, bolstering a team that was already expected to return most of its starters. The 6-foot-7, 228-pound guard was ranked among the top...
Historic Davenport Hotel selected as 5th best historic stay in the U.S.
SPOKANE, Wash. – USA Today selected Spokane’s historic hotel, The Davenport, as the fifth-best hotel and resort in the U.S. for historic stays. The Historic Davenport opened in 1914 and has been well-known in the Spokane community for its exceptional stays and fine dining. It ranked 5th behind...
"Do not ignore ability": ER nurse fights for the right of amputees to join the Armed Forces
Spokane, Washington — Hannah Cvancara is motivated, physically fit and patriotic, everything the U.S. military desires. Except for a condition the military considers disqualifying: an amputated left foot, which occurred when she was just 10 months old, the result of a rare birth defect. "I've never counted it as...
Mike Johnson Resigns as CEO of Yakima Union Gospel Mission
After six and a half years as the CEO and Director of the Yakima Union Gospel Mission, Mike Johnson has resigned his position. JOHNSON WAS HIRED IN 2018 WITH A MANDATE FROM THE BOARD. Johnson started with the Mission in February of 2018 with the board wanting to refocus its...
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...
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