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'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. ...
New York town 'ravaged' from EF-2 tornado as deadly severe storms rake Northeast
Photos taken around Rome, New York, show roofs ripped from buildings around town, with numerous toppled trees and power lines. Some buildings suffered partial collapse while others sustained heavy damage that scattered debris down busy city streets.
WA Supreme Court lets high-capacity ammo ban stand for now
Washington’s ban on high-capacity magazines for semi-automatic weapons will stay in effect, at least for now, the Washington Supreme Court ruled on Monday. The Supreme Court decided the ban would remain in effect until it can hear arguments on the case in the state’s appeal of the lower court ruling. That hearing could potentially happen this fall.
WA company aims to bridge healthcare gap in rural areas
LEAVENWORTH – Dopl Technologies is on a mission to improve healthcare access in rural underserved areas of Washington state and beyond. The Bothell-based software company provides diagnostic imaging through collaborations with Cascade Medical in Leavenworth and other rural medical centers in the state. The company was founded in 2022...
100 human-caused wildfires since June; lightning in forecast for record dry forests
Since June, there have been 100 human-caused wildfires on national forests and grasslands in Oregon and Washington. While firefighters have been largely successful in putting out these preventable fires, the extremely hot and dry conditions are significantly ramping up fire danger across the region. “We’re entering a very dangerous time period in the Pacific Northwest wildfire season,” said Ed Hiatt, Pacific Northwest Assistant Fire Director for Operations. “Mother Nature turned on the oven for a week in local forests and now we’re preparing for the...
Don’t be that person: State troopers fine ferry line cutters $145
Have you ever been frustrated by a driver who cut in line at a ferry terminal? Well, you’re not alone. It happens every day all over the ferry system. Now the Washington State Patrol (WSP) is cracking down. “There will be some emphasis patrols this summer with some of...
Smoke, Sweat, and Tears: 5 Tiny Tweaks to Keep You Healthy During Fire Season
People look forward to summer. You may be one of them. Families in the Evergreen State plan early for outdoor activities that include picnics, reunions, sports, boating, camping, barbecuing, and loads of water activities in swimming pools, rivers, lakes, and the Pacific Ocean. Sadly, nothing ends the fun as quickly as a wildfire, or the smoke that emanates from them.
Meet the 2024 candidates: Bruce Guthrie, 21st Legislative District, Position 2
Ahead of the Aug. 6 primary election, the My Neighborhood News Network submitted a list of questions to candidates running for election. We are publishing responses as we receive them. Bruce Guthrie is a 61-year-old retired operations, sales and marketing executive, with a second career in teaching. He has lived...
A Spokane man has been charged with a DUI crash that killed two teens and left one hospitalized
SPOKANE, Wash. — A Spokane man is now charged with a DUI crash that killed two teens and left one hospitalized Saturday night. 33-year-old Jesse Roullier now faces two counts of vehicular homicide- DUI, vehicular assault – DUI, and a separate DUI charge. Washington State Patrol says he...
Spokane Police respond to two separate drive-by shootings, suspect arrested in one shooting
SPOKANE - Just after 3:00 a.m. on July 15, 2024, Spokane Police responded to a call at the 6000 block of N. Addison St. about a large group of people fighting with a shot fired. Police arrived to find numerous people fleeing the area, both in cars and on foot.
New evacuations issued as Pioneer Fire expands to nearly 19,000 acres
The Chelan County Sheriff's Office has issued a Level 1 Evacuation Advisory for the Stehekin area due to the ongoing Pioneer Fire, which is burning in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest near Lake Chelan. The advisory affects the region up Lake from Hazard Creek to the High Bridge Ranger Station. Spanning 18,731 acres and located 31 miles northwest of Chelan, the fire is currently 14% contained.
Early Morning Blaze Burns 60 Acres in Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE — In the early hours of July 15, the Moses Lake Fire Department was dispatched to an outdoor fire in a field adjacent to the local movie theater. The initial call came in at approximately 12:10 am, prompting a rapid response from the department. First responders arrived...
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