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Level 3 (Go Now) evacuations issued for active fire in Troy, Idaho
TROY, Idaho — The Latah County Sheriff's Office said Level 3 Evacuations (GO NOW) have been issued for a active fire burning in Troy, Idaho. According to the sheriff's office, deputies are evacuating anyone who lives southeast of 1295 Driscoll Ridge Road because of the fire. Deputies say the fire is moving to the southeast, and anyone who is in the area of Driscoll Ridge is being advised to evacuate immediately.
Two young Spokane athletes training for 2028 Olympics and Paralympics
SPOKANE, Wash. - Friday morning marks the opening ceremonies for the Olympics in Paris, so Nonstop Local looked for future Olympians and Paralympians right here in Spokane and found two promising athletes. This is Ethan Anderson. He's 18 years old and has been climbing since he was only 9. That's...
Gonzaga Basketball: Why Michael Ajayi is the most important team transfer for 2024-25
You could certainly argue that Gonzaga had a down year last season, and yet that down year included yet another run to the Sweet Sixteen. While the Bulldogs didn’t win regular season or tournament titles in the WCC, Mark Few had his squad ready to play during March Madness when it mattered most. The Bulldogs remain one of the best programs in the nation and are loaded with talent as per usual.
Claim filed against Mead School District over football hazing allegations
MEAD, Wash. — The parents of a former Mead High School football player are taking legal action against the school district over allegations that a group older players hazed and physically assaulted their son and racially harassed others. The plaintiffs are seeking damages for emotional and physical harm along...
Red Cross Operates Shelters During Busy Fire Season
Residents of Oregon and SW Washington are in the middle of a busy wildfire season as the climate crisis threatens to upend more communities. The American Red Cross Cascades Region opened our first shelter in La Pine on June 25th due to the Darlene 3 Fire and we have not stopped since. We are currently operating in 4 different locations in our region plus we are helping support or neighboring Red Cross regions in Washington, Idaho and Montana.
Man’s suicide in basement cell prompts renewed calls for more jail oversight in WA
If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org. Family members of a man whose suicide went undiscovered in Garfield County’s jail for over 18 hours are calling for more oversight into local jails across Washington. Kyle Lara’s parents settled a claim with the county, in […]
FEMA authorizes funds to aid with firefighting costs for Swawilla Fire near Keller
BOTHELL, Wash. — The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) authorized the use of federal funds to help with firefighting costs for the Swawilla Fire. A federal Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) was approved due to the fire's threat to structures around Keller. This is the third FMAG in 2024...
Colfax Restaurant Incubator Set To Open With Wild Ember Kitchen
After years of work and planning Colfax’s restaurant incubator is ready to open with its first tenant. Wild Ember Kitchen is set to have its grand opening on August 17th inside the old Washington Federal building on Main Street. The Colfax Downtown Association bought the building and remodeled it into a restaurant space. The organization is using funds from a 2.3 million dollar Washington State Department of Commerce grant to develop the restaurant incubator. That grant was allocated in the fall of 2022.
Cooler for Thursday with dangerous levels of smoke possible in Yakima County
The Oregon DEQ has issued an Air Quality Advisory in Morrow and Umatilla counties until further notice. The Yakima Regional Clean Air Agency has issued an Air Quality Alert for Yakima County until further notice.
Spokane and Coeur d'Alene forecast
Sunny, cooler and Breezy today with a FIRE WEATHER WARNING until 9pm. Sunny and mild Friday with 873. Mid to upper 80s for the weekend and into next week. Looks really nice. COPYRIGHT 2024 BY KXLY. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. THIS MATERIAL MAY NOT BE PUBLISHED, BROADCAST, REWRITTEN OR REDISTRIBUTED.
FBI Issues Jugging Warning: Video All Washingtonians Need to See
The FBI has issued a warning of an increasing crime trend called "jugging." Jugging is when a criminal suspect or group targets a customer leaving a bank ATM, or building with a significant amount of cash. Thieves approach victims as they get into their vehicles, or in some cases actually follow the victim as they drive off, to rob them at another location.
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