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500-acre spread of Pioneer Fire toward Stehekin led to Level 3 advisory
A rapid 500-acre up-lake spread of the Pioneer Fire Saturday afternoon is what led to the Level 3 – get out now – evacuation notice for Stehekin this morning. Incident Management Team Northwest 3 said flames jumped the Fourmile drainage Saturday and pushed further north. Chelan County Emergency...
John Chaplin, John Delamere and WSU's uncorking of 'the most insane long jump ever'
JOHN CHAPLIN, the legendary Washington State track and field coach and former U.S. Olympic team head coach, is as full of pep today, at age 87, as he was when leading the Cougars to national prominence. Asked Wednesday by phone from his home just outside Pullman what he could tell us about former Cougar long jumper John Delamere — whose trailblazing feat of 50 years ago has attracted nearly 150,000 TikTok hearts — Chaplin doesn’t miss a beat.
Idaho's aging and disabled population faces major housing hurdles
BOISE — Pat Lambert has teetered on the edge of homelessness. She nearly tipped over the edge this summer as she stayed in hotels and a Nampa shelter until she managed to get into a public housing apartment. Lambert is not the only one facing that plight — housing...
Spokane Valley Councilmember Al Merkel: ‘No handcuffs, no charges, no convictions’
(The Center Square) – Spokane Valley Councilmember Al Merkel has been shrouded in controversy since before taking office. Despite this, he’s still attracting more followers and gaining publicity. Supporters praise his unique ideas and willingness to engage the community and push back against the rest of the council, which frequently sidelines his proposals. Even those against Merkel call him a strong leader but say his ego is too big, with some even labeling him as a threat. ...
Understanding Fire Behavior on North and South Facing Slopes
CLARKSTON - Understanding how wildfires behave on different slopes is crucial for effective fire management and preparedness. The Cougar Creek Fire Management Team recently highlighted important differences in fire behavior on north and south-facing slopes. North-facing slopes receive less solar radiation, making them cooler with higher relative humidity and greener...
Gruesome 2004 Idaho Case Will Be Featured on New True Crime Series
Another true crime television series is about to take viewers to Rexburg, Idaho. We’re sure when you hear the words “true crime,” “Rexburg” and “Idaho” in the same sentence you’d assume it’s another look at the Daybell-Vallow case. With how profile...
Aerospace industry seen as key to Washington’s economic growth, new report says
(The Center Square) – A new report from the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce finds that the aerospace industry is a key driver of economic growth in Washington state. The aerospace industry generated more than $71 billion in business revenues and $19.4 billion in labor income last year, according to the report. The report also found that […]
Nisqually John Landing Boat Dock to be Inaccessible During Gangway Repairs
CLARKSTON -The Nisqually John Landing boat dock will be inaccessible from land starting Monday, July 29, while the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Walla Walla District performs essential repairs to the gangway. Repairs are expected to be completed by Thursday, Aug. 1. The boat ramp will remain open during this...
Channel Catfish Being Restocked In Chelan County After 10-Year Hiatus
Anglers in Chelan County can now catch channel catfish for the first time in over a decade. The Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife (WDFW) has resumed its channel catfish stocking program after a ten-year absence. Channel catfish are a non-indigenous species that were first introduced to the waters of...
Washington State Serial Killer Hexed Jailers…And It Worked!
A Convicted Serial Killer In Washington State Put A Hex On His Captors. One of the most unusual urban legends from Washington State that'll shock you is a serial killer who hexed his jailers...and it worked!. Real? Washington State Urban Legend On The Jake Bird Hex Curse Might Be... Talk...