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30-day Residency Requirement for Washington State Voter Registration Struck Down
A 30-day residency requirement to register to vote in Washington state will not go into effect, after a federal judge struck it down. Under the requirement, eligible voters would not have been able to register within 30 days, even if they moved from one locality to another within the state.
Man arrested in Kennewick for stealing car, guns in Pend Oreille County
KENNEWICK, Wash. - A man was arrested at a Kennewick hotel on Monday for possessing a stolen vehicle and weapons out of Pend Oreille County, according to the Kennewick Police Department. At around 12:36 p.m., officers found the stolen vehicle during a patrol in the 300 block of North Ely...
Spokane man allegedly shoots at bar after being kicked out
SPOKANE, Wash. – A Spokane man allegedly urinated in full view of a bar’s windows and proceeded to shoot at the establishment after being kicked out on Sunday. According to the Spokane Police Department, the 22-year-old man was asked to leave a bar on the 1400 block of East Illinois Avenue after getting into an argument. Police claim he then urinated in full view of the bar’s windows just outside, and then shot around three rounds at the bar.
Popular Grocery Chain Closing Over 30 Locations
Ever since the pandemic hit, and still to this day, businesses have been struggling to stay afloat. Closing down stores that are underperforming, and having to file for bankruptcy seem to be the norm of today's day and age. Popular grocery chain closing over 2 dozen locations. Stop & Shop,...
Large police response ends in bust of Wenatchee drug house and its alleged dealer
WENATCHEE — Over the past two months, the Columbia River Drug Task Force (CRDTF) has been diligently investigating a residence in the 1100 block of Rosewood Ave in Wenatchee following numerous reports of suspicious activity and complaints from concerned neighbors. The residents of this normally quiet neighborhood had noticed an alarming increase in traffic and unusual behaviors, raising concerns about the impact on their quality of life.
Cashmere Public Library cooks up unique musical experiences for local kids with an ‘instrument petting zoo’
CASHMERE — As a way of expanding young minds and escaping the blisteringly hot July afternoon, the Cashmere Public Library (CPL) held a special interactive story time accompanied by local musicians and a variety of fun instruments for kids to learn about and explore The event fits into the CPL's much larger mission to introduce kids to new experiences and help them make connections to new passions and skills.
Gonzaga's Anton Watson, Steele Venters earn honor for hard work in the classroom
SPOKANE, Wash. — Even though Anton Watson's time at Gonzaga has passed and Steele Venters was unable to play last year due to injury, the Zag duo earned an honor for their efforts in the classroom. Today, Watson and Venters were named to the National Association of Basketball Coaches...
'Drug Equipment Violations' in Spokane rose 288% last year despite only one arrest
(The Center Square) – While crime rates remained relatively the same throughout Spokane County from 2022 to 2023, some municipalities saw major increases in drug-related offenses and other serious crimes. The Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs released its annual Crime in Washington 2023 report last week, detailing shifts from 2022 to 2023. Some Spokane County municipalities saw an overall increase of about 7%, while others experienced decreases as high as 12%, but crime was down 3.4% overall. ...
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