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County Sheriff: Brown’s public safety tax will make Spokane more dangerous
(The Center Square) - The City of Spokane and Spokane County are going head to head at the ballot this November, each hoping to pass its own tax measure. Illegal drug use, homelessness and violent crime are among the top concerns to public safety in both Spokane and unincorporated areas of Spokane County. The jails and juvenile facilities are all dated, underfunded and at capacity for the most part, leaving a lack of options. ...
1 dead, 2 injured in traffic collision on Highway 97
DOUGLAS COUNTY — A traffic collision on Highway 97 on Saturday left one dead and two injured. The Washington State Patrol says that at roughly 4:39 p.m., a southbound 2006 Toyota Tacoma towing a boat crossed the center line of the highway and struck a 2014 Subaru Forester. The truck became fully engulfed with flames upon impact before both vehicles came to a rest partially blocking the northbound lane. Both vehicles were totaled.
From humble beginnings to national recognition: TruckVault’s commitment to firefighters
What began as a simple project for firearm storage has evolved into a nationally recognized brand specializing in secure-storage and command solutions for the public safety industry. As TruckVault continues to grow, the team remains committed to the personal approach and foundational values that launched the company. TruckVault’s dedicated public...
City requests $5M to pave way for fertilizer plant
A funding request that would help pave the way for a $1 billion zero-carbon nitrate fertilizer plant in Richland has moved to a U.S. Senate subcommittee for consideration. The city of Richland has asked for $5 million for engineering work needed to eventually make the connection between the Northwest Advanced Clean Energy Park and the Bonneville Power Administration grid, and Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington, recently advanced the request to the Energy and Water Development appropriations subcommittee, said Joe Schiessl, Richland’s deputy city manager.
Single-Engine Aircraft Makes Emergency Landing Near Ritzville
RITZVILLE — At approximately 11:45 a.m. today, a single-engine aircraft traveling from Spokane to Yakima experienced an engine failure while in flight. The pilot, demonstrating remarkable skill, successfully performed an emergency landing in a plowed field roughly one mile south of Pru Field (Ritzville Municipal Airport). Remarkably, the pilot...
Kennewick convention center set to expand
The Three Rivers Convention Center is about to undergo a long-awaited expansion. Construction of a new exhibit hall and additional lobby and meeting room space is expected to start late this year or early next year. The project will add 100,000 to 120,000 square feet to the Kennewick facility, which currently is about 82,000 square feet.
Thunder in the Valley was literally lights out Saturday night.
They had some electrical problems with the lights but still got some racing in Saturday at Wenatchee Valley’s Super Oval…. Ephrata’s Bart Hector, Jr. took first place in the Rockstar Energy B-Mod Ted Mitchell Showdown. Hayden, Idaho’s Jeff Bird was second followed by Quincy’s Glenn Knutson.
Fire causes almost $250k in damage to house, motor home in Walla Walla
WALLA WALLA, Wash.-A house and motor home were damaged in a fire in Walla Walla on July 13. Firefighters from Walla Walla Fire stations 1 and 2 responded to 1017 Pomona Street for reports of a house fire around 3:49 p.m. on July 13 and found the home and motor home burning.
Public Forum on Dam Removal Pt 1
From the Ag Information Network, I’m Bob Larson. There’s been no let-up in efforts by dam-breaching advocates to get four Lower Snake River Dams taken down. That’s why U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse, and others will be holding a public forum to hear your thoughts on breaching the dams …
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