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Washington Declared One of the ‘Loosest’ States in the Nation
Washington Declared One of the ‘Loosest’ States in the Nation. I grew up hearing the phrase, “live hard and play hard.” How about someone who professes to live tight or loose? My mind instantly went in a different direction, when reading about “loose people.” I’m assuming yours did too.
Washington could be next state to restrict cell phone usage in schools
(The Center Square) – As more school districts across the country move to ban cell phones during class time, the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction has issued a call for Washington schools to overhaul their cell phone policies. Superintendent Chris Reykdal, who is running for reelection, issued new guidelines this week to encourage districts to implement policies that limit cell phone use during class time, starting in the 2025-26 school year. ...
What's closed on Labor Day? Regional Closures to be aware of
KENNEWICK, Wash.- Labor Day is Monday, September 2, this year, and many public and non-emergency offices will be closed. While many municipal services will be available online, essential services such as fire, police, and emergency medical response will function as usual. Labor Day Closures in Kennewick:. Non-emergency city offices. Transit...
WA Hunter Reminder: New CWD Rules In Place For Spokane-area, 100-series GMUs
CWD rules? Uhhhhh, run those past me once again, please …. Indeed, with Washington’s 2024 season starting this Sunday, September 1, for archery bucks and does, Evergreen State deer, elk and moose hunters have a whole new wrinkle to consider as they plan their hunt following the confirmation this summer of chronic wasting disease in a dead whitetail doe and new emergency rules put in place just last week by WDFW as a response.
Viren Mayani named new Finance and Budget Director of Yakima
YAKIMA, Wash.-Viren Mayani has been named the new Finance and Budget Director for the City of Yakima, taking over for Mark Roberts who resigned in January. “The City is fortunate to have Viren as part of its senior management team,” said Yakima City Manager Vicki Baker. “He has financial management experience in a broad range of industries, including government.
Hundreds of brewers graduate Hop and Brew School
YAKIMA-Brewers from across the country and the world finished being educated at Yakima Chief Hops' Hop and Brew school today. Around 300 people spent Wednesday through today learning about how they can better use hops in their products. They didn't just sit in a classroom though, they took tours through the valley, and got to see hop harvest season as it happened.
Yakima Area reduces stigma with the word "Overdose"
YAKIMA-August 31 is National Overdose Awareness Day. "I've also had some loved ones who have passed away from overdose myself, said Cassidy Leslie, theClinical Director of Substance Use Disorder Services, Triumph. "It's a very sad disease that can result in fatality." Drug overdoses has affected many people, yet sometimes people...
Tieton man charged with vehicular assault in drunken-driving crash that injured a man in Cowiche
A Tieton man is expected to be arraigned Tuesday on a charge that he injured another man in a drunken-driving crash. Yakima County prosecutors charged Lazaro Rebolledo-Gutierrez, 53 with vehicular assault in connection with an Aug. 8 crash in Cowiche. However, Yakima County court records show that he has not...
Yakima Police Seek Answers as Two Homicides Remain Unsolved
It's been over four days since Yakima's latest homicide, and police are still searching for answers following two violent shootings this month. On Monday, 37-year-old Mario Rique Giles was shot and killed in a gang-related incident near North Sixth and East F streets. Tragically, he died at the scene. This incident follows the shooting death of 30-year-old Tolerance Jackson, who was killed last Friday, August 23, in the area of North 18th Avenue and Willow Street.
Collins Aerospace Expands Spokane Facility with $200M Investment
Collins Aerospace, a division of RTX, has begun a $200 million expansion of its carbon brake production facility in Spokane, Washington. The project will add 70,000 square feet to the site, increasing its footprint by 50 percent. This investment is designed to meet the increasing demand from both commercial aviation and military customers in the coming years.
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. ,...
Person killed in downtown Spokane hit and run
SPOKANE, Wash. – A person was killed in a hit and run crash in downtown Spokane Friday morning. According to the Spokane Police Department, the crash took place near West 3rd Avenue and South Wall Street. Police say that a vehicle hit a person in that area and then left the scene.
Freeman High School shooter awaiting resentencing date
SPOKANE, Wash. — A man convicted of opening fire and killing a student in a hallway at Freeman High School nearly seven years ago is awaiting a new sentencing date following a hearing on Thursday. Caleb Sharpe was just 15 years old when he entered Freeman High School with...
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):
Celebrity sightings in the Wenatchee Valley
Last year, Christopher Walken supposedly slipped into town and ate at Bob’s Burgers in East Wenatchee. (????!!!!) Wait. What? Did you ever hear about this?. We now take it to our sister station KFFM in Yakima who reported this:. According to Richard E, this is what went down:. "In...
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