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Washington State suspends intake at two western Washington juvenile rehabilitation facilties
OLYMPIA, Wash. — On July 5 the Washington State Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) suspended new intakes at Echo Glen Children’s Center in Snoqualmie and the Green Hill School in Chehalis. According to a press release from the DCYF, the suspension has been implemented to stabilize...
Warning: WA residents Warned to Not Travel to These 19 Locations
Fellow residents of Washington - are you planning on grabbing your passport and leaving for a vacation out of the country?. Before leaving the US, you should consider these important items. Update your will. I suppose it is a good idea always to have an up-to-date will, just in case...
Stunning photos offer chilling look at Mount St. Helens eruption
The United States Geological Service (USGS) recently shared that Mount St. Helens appears to be going through a "recharge" phase. Naturally, every time we hear news about Mount St. Helens having any volcanic activity - even if it is deemed to be non-threatening - we immediately pay attention. But why is that, when there are over 100 volcanoes in the United States - including 19 in Washington State alone?
Can Homeless People Be Fined for Sleeping Outside in Washington State?
Can Homeless People Be Fined For Sleeping Outside In Washington State?. Homelessness is a complex issue that affects communities across the United States, and Washington State is no exception. One common question that arises when discussing homelessness is whether or not homeless individuals can be fined for sleeping outside. AP...
State Route 17 closed near U.S. Route 2 due to smoke
COULEE CITY, Wash — The Grant County Sheriff's Office reports that State Route 17 is closed where it meets U.S. Route 2 near Coulee City due to smoke obstructing visibility. There are no evacuations at this time and according to a press release from Grant County Sheriff's Office, fire crew is on the scene.
Spokane firefighters swiftly extinguish small brush fire in Medical Lake
MEDICAL LAKE, Wash — Firefighters from Spokane County Fire District 3 and Spokane County Fire District 10 responded to a field fire near West Thorpe Road in Medical Lake on Sunday, July 7. Spokane County Fire District 3 reports that a piece of farm equipment caught fire and the...
Young woman killed in apparent drive-by shooting in North Central Spokane
SPOKANE, Wash. — The Spokane Police Department (SPD) reports a young woman was killed in a shooting around 1:30 a.m. on Sunday, July 7. Spokane Police responded to a call about a possible drive-by shooting near West Courtland Ave. in North Spokane, just west of Emerson Park. When officers...
Motorcyclist Killed in Head-On Collision on Washington State Route Two
AIRWAY HEIGHTS, WA - A fatal accident occurred on State Route Two near milepost 268 on July 6th at around 6:50pm. The accident resulted in the death of a 40-year-old motorcyclist. The incident took place when Christina J. Gernert, from Post Falls, ID, was riding her 2020 Harley-Davidson Heritage Classic eastbound and attempted to pass another vehicle by entering the westbound lanes.
Fall intramurals put Zag community on the court
While Gonzaga University may be known for its Division I athletic programs, the university also boasts one of the top-10 best intramural programs in the country, according to Assistant Director of the Rudolf Fitness Center Cory Wagner. Students across campus lace up their tennis shoes and hit the courts for...
Mark Few bolsters deep men's basketball roster with new talent
Nearly three months after Gonzaga University men’s basketball’s 2024-25 campaign ended with a Sweet 16 loss to Purdue, a positive outlook for the upcoming season is beginning to take shape. After their March Madness exit, the Zags hit the ground running ahead of a busy offseason. The GU...
Former Washington State Cougar Jaylen Wells signs a four-year deal with Memphis Grizzlies
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Former Washington State Cougar Jaylen Wells has signed a four-season, $7.9 million deal with the Memphis Grizzlies, a source informs Jonathan Givony of ESPN. Wells was the No. 39 overall pick in the second round of the 2024 NBA Draft by the Memphis Grizzlies. The 6-foot-7...
‘Try harder at what, being a boy?’: Kennewick School Board defends Title IX
KENNEWICK – The Kennewick School Board passed a resolution condemning transgender participation in women’s athletics last week after a Spokane Valley student recently took the state title for the girls’ 400-meter dash. Before becoming a state champion, the student raced with the boys, according to the Independent...
Yonder Cider Co. anticipates August opening for Eastside taproom
CASHMERE – Yonder Cider Co., which picks and presses its apples in Wenatchee, will be opening its first Eastside taproom this August in Side Street Cashmere. “We've been getting requests to open a taproom in Wenatchee from the day we opened, and it made sense for us to open in Seattle first…But we have been searching for a place in this valley for years, and we're so thankful that we found this one,” said Caitlin Braam, Yonder Cider founder and CEO.
‘FROZEN’ coming this month to Spokane
SPOKANE, Wash. — Disney’s FROZEN: The Hit Broadway Musical is coming to Spokane for magical, family-friendly entertainment this July. According to the First Interstate Center, FROZEN: The Hit Broadway Musical will be performed from July 24 to August 4. This family-friendly musical is recommended for anyone ages six and up.
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