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12-year-old welcomed home by community following over 30 surgeries and getting his leg amputated
LIBERTY LAKE, Wash. — The Liberty Lake community welcomed 12-year-old Ike home Saturday afternoon from a hard recovery after doctors were forced to amputate his leg. "I am incredibly grateful that he has gotten so much support," said Jacob Rabe. "Ike has been in the hospital for more than two months, and he's not felt the support like the rest of us have because he's been in Seattle and he's been under medication. It was very important to us to make sure he felt loved and supported. I'm just grateful."
Award-wining pianist, raised in Richland, is set to perform at local Benefit Concert
KENNEWICK, Wash.- Internationally recognized award-winning pianist and Richland native Jim-Issac Chua will perform at Grace Clinic's Benefit concert at the Three Rivers Convention Center on Saturday, September 21, at 6 p.m. Proceeds from the benefit concert will go toward funding the Grace Clinic, Tri-Cities' only medical clinic that provides medical,...
Suspicious fire damages scrap yard in Walla Walla
WALLA WALLA – The Walla Walla Fire Department was dispatched at 5:20 a.m. Saturday to a commercial structure fire in an area near 935 Jefferson Street. The cause of the fire is undetermined, but suspicious in nature. Officers from the Walla Walla Police Department were the first to arrive...
Washington State Patrol Boosts HiVE Patrols During Ellensburg Rodeo to Promote Safe Driving
The Washington State Patrol (WSP) District 6 is ramping up their High Visibility Enforcement (HiVE) patrols during one of eastern Washington's major events, the Ellensburg Rodeo. From August 28 to September 2, officers will be out in force to mitigate behaviors behind the wheel that often lead to serious accidents, according to a report published by the WSP. The targeted behaviors are speeding, aggressive driving, distraction from electronic devices, and improper passing.
Vote delayed on Horse Heaven wind energy farm near the Tri-Cities
(The Center Square) – The expected decision on a massive windmill farm near the Tri-Cities did not happen Thursday. One of the seven people allowed to vote as part of Washington state’s Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council, or EFSEC, was unable to attend the meeting and the chair announced the council would not be taking a final vote.
Chelan County Will Pursue Code Compliance Complaints Against Christian Crosses
Chelan County Sheriff Mke Morrison says his office will be contacting the owners of the Christian cross located on Wenatchee Heights above the city of Wenatchee and another under construction on Tumwater Mountain outside Leavenworth over code compliance violations. Chelan County Community Development Director Deanna Walter has determined the crosses...
Tri-City Treasures and Highway Church hosting free back-to-school clothes event
KENNEWICK, Wash. — Tri-City Treasures Thrift Store and the Highway Church of God are hosting a free back-to-school clothing event on Monday, Sept. 2. From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 2715 W. 7th Ave., off of U.S. 395.
Kittitas County Fair Kicks Off in Ellensburg
The Kittitas County Fair got underway Thursday morning. A centuries-long Labor Day weekend tradition, the fair invariably draws thousands of spectators and rodeo enthusiasts. The fairgrounds are located in bucolic Ellensburg, the county seat, at 901 E. Seventh Ave. The Ellensburg Rodeo Grounds are at 1010 E. Eighth St. For...
Lake Chelan Health welcomes first twins of 2024
CHELAN — Lake Chelan Health Hospital welcomed its first set of twins for the year on August 26. Eden Aguilar and Aldo Ayala became parents to twin daughters Hanna and Hailey Aguilar Ayala. The twins' early arrival prompted a response from the hospital staff, with a team of six doctors and four OB nurses split into two groups to provide care for each newborn in case resuscitation was needed.
Ski Hill to celebrate end of summer, raise money for ADA restroom facility
LEAVENWORTH – Leavenworth Winter Sports Club (LWSC) is celebrating the end of summer with its third Loos 4 the Lodge event on Sept. 7, from 3:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Proceeds from the event will go towards the Ski Hill Lodge’s ADA Restroom Facility Project, which will offer accessibility, larger capacity during busy events, and covered outdoor patio space. LWSC hopes to raise at least $30,000 at the event.
A Pack of Cougars Caught Drinking Wine in Prosser
WSU Cougs that is! Yes, the crowd was abundant on Saturday afternoon in Prosser for the release of X1 Cougar Wine by Winemaker Flint Nelson. The wine industry is flourishing in the Prosser Valley. The release of the coveted wine award was cause for celebration at both Wit Cellars locations...
Road rage incident leads to man being shot in downtown Spokane
SPOKANE, Wash. – A road rage incident in which a man purportedly intentionally rammed his car into a fellow driver’s vehicle ended with a gun shot Saturday morning. According to the Spokane Police Department (SPD), the suspect purposefully collided with another car on Interstate 90 this morning, at which point the vehicles remained near each other until they reached East Front Street Avenue near East MLK Jr Way. Police say it is unclear which vehicle followed the other as of Saturday morning.
Spokane County to pay Costco $5 million following 2017 agreement to build warehouse
SPOKANE COUNTY, Wash. — Spokane County is being asked to reimburse Costco for the work they did to bring a warehouse to Spokane County. Following an agreement made in 2017 between the two entities to build a warehouse in North Spokane, Costco is now asking the county to reimburse them for the construction they did to build the warehouse and cultivate the surrounding areas.
Business booms at Hillyard restaurant after positive social media reviews
SPOKANE, Wash. – Turning the page on becoming a popular business is anything but scary for The Bad Seed, despite proudly serving customers in the historic haunted Hillyard library. For years, the owner subsidized the business with earning from another restaurant located in Seattle, according to Manager Aaron Baker....
Spokane Boxing Gym hosting lemonade stand to fundraise for youth
SPOKANE, Wash. – The Spokane Boxing Gym will hold a lemonade stand Saturday to fundraise for a girls travel team to compete at the All Women’s Tournament in Auburn. According to Rick Welliver, the founder of Spokane Boxing, the fundraiser will help young athletes travel across the state to compete alongside other boxers throughout Washington.
Heat Alert: Inland Northwest Faces Scorching Temperatures This Labor Day Weekend
Spokane, WA – The Inland Northwest is preparing for scorching temperatures this Labor Day weekend, with Sunday expected to be the hottest day. The National Weather Service (NWS) in Spokane issued a “Moderate Heat Risk” warning for the region. This advisory emphasizes the need for individuals to stay cool and hydrated, especially those sensitive to heat.
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