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Washington tribal nations to receive over $3 million from DCYF for early education programs
SPOKANE, Wash. — The Washington State Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) announced on Thursday that over 30 tribal-serving organizations, including 13 tribal nations, will receive nearly $3.7 million in funds for education and child care. DCYF says the money will be awarded to tribes, tribal providers and...
Spokane native Ryne Sandberg to receive 'Living Legend' baseball award
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Ryne Sandberg, a Spokane native and baseball legend, will receive the "Living Legend" award from the Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory. The museum announced that Sandberg will be honored at the museum on November 15. “This recognition is incredibly meaningful to me,” said Sandberg. “Throughout my...
'Roundup at the Ranch' gala to benefit Sandpoint youth education, leadership
SANDPOINT, Idaho — Winter is months away, but for a local nonprofit, it isn’t too early to start thinking about snow. Selkirk Outdoor Leadership & Education, a Sandpoint-based nonprofit that organizes wilderness expeditions, will host Roundup at the Ranch on Saturday, Sept. 28 — a western-themed gala to support SOLE’s youth programs.
Three cases of whooping cough confirmed in Kootenai County schools
KOOTENAI COUNTY, Idaho — School districts confirmed three cases of pertussis in local schools Wednesday. Letters to parents of students at Ponderosa and NExA elementary schools and Woodland Middle School informed them of the positive cases. Since April, the number of reported pertussis cases in North Idaho has grown...
'Rough combination' of high winds, lightning sparks fire near Almota Wednesday
WHITMAN COUNTY, Wash. — Fire crews are responding to a wildfire burning near Almota, south of Colfax and west of Pullman, along the Snake River. The Whitman County Sheriff's Office (WCSO) said the fire is burning around 4,000 acres. WCSO says no evacuations are currently in place and Sheriff Brett Myers said Thursday no structures were threatened or lost.
Idaho sheriff says national media reports that Venezuelan gang is in Gem State are misleading
BOISE, Idaho — Canyon County Sheriff Kieran Donahue took to social media Wednesday to correct national media reports claiming the Venezuelan gang known as Tren de Aragua is operating in southwest Idaho. The sheriff posted a statement to Facebook and issued a news release describing what he calls a...
Spokane neighbor reacts to losing power following regional wind, dust storm
SPOKANE, Wash. — Thousands of people lost power after a dust storm rolled through the Inland Northwest Wednesday night. One neighbor in North Spokane said Wednesday night's outage is unlike others she's seen before. It was a typical line of traffic on Wellesley Avenue, except with cars having to...
"Goosmus Fire" in Danville, Washington, prompts Level 3 (Go Now!) Evacuations
DANVILLE, Wash. — Level 3 (Go Now!) Evacuations have been issued for a wildfire called the "Goosmus Fire" burning in Danville, Washington. According to the Ferry County Sheriff's Office, people living in the area of 4th of July Creek Road need to leave immediately. Level 2 (Get Set) Evacuations...
Missing man presumed dead after fishing boat capsizes on Columbia River
HOOD RIVER, Ore — A search continues for a person who went missing after a fishing boat capsized Wednesday afternoon on the Columbia River, now considered a recovery mission. The Hood River County Sheriff's Office has identified the person as Michael Shufeldt of Woodland, Wash. Shufeldt's family is asking...
Law enforcement, fire crews responding to fire behind Orofino Elementary School
OROFINO, Idaho — A fire broke out behind Orofino Elementary School Wednesday evening. The Orofino Joint School District confirmed to KREM 2 the fire did not damage the school. However, they said during the storm, some metal from a roof was blown through the front office windows, breaking two of them.
Building collapses in Hayden, Idaho, no injuries reported
HAYDEN, Idaho — A building collapsed in Hayden, Idaho, Tuesday evening. According to a press release from the City of Hayden, a building under construction at a property owned by BC Detailing/Pro Marine collapsed. The city said the entire building suffered a structural collapse. The City said according to...
Boomtown: Spokane County breaks ground on new Camas Meadow Community Park
CHENEY, Wash. — Old farmland is getting a makeover. Spokane County broke ground on a new community park. A 10-acre lot is going to be home to the new Camas Meadow Community Park. This will be the first community park in the West Plains area. Located off I-90's Medical...
Former Spokane County Sheriff's Deputy pleads not guilty in assault case
SPOKANE COUNTY, Wash. — Nearly a month after charges were officially filed against him, former Spokane County sergeant Clay Hilton quietly entered pleas Wednesday. "Second degree assault, how do you plead?" asked Spokane County Judge Timothy Fennessy. "Not guilty," Hilton responded. "And count two: false swearing. How do you...
Brush fire breaks out from apparent downed power line on Spokane's South Hill
SPOKANE, Wash. — Spokane Fire Department is responding to a brush fire at S Southeast Blvd and S Regal St on Spokane's South Hill. The fire appears to be started by a downed power line, though fire officials have not confirmed. According to the Spokane Fire Department, crews are...
Over 30,000 Avista customers at one point left without following wind, dust storm
SPOKANE COUNTY, Wash. — Around 30,000 Avista customers were at one point left without power as a wind and dust storm swept through the Inland Northwest on Wednesday. According to the Avista outage map, thousands of Avista customers are still without power in North Spokane County, including the Fairwood area and Dartford area.
Spokane and North Idaho pumpkin patches and farms to visit this fall
SPOKANE, Wash. — Spooky season is around the corner. And with that comes candy, fun decoration and, of course, pumpkins!. If you're looking to fulfill your pumpkin patch dreams, here is a list of some places you can pick out pumpkins this Fall. Walters' Fruit Ranch - Mead, WA.
The northern lights might again be visible in the US as solar activity increases
WASHINGTON — The aurora borealis is continuing to dazzle viewers across the northern United States and Canada. It's been a good year for seeing auroras — the colorful sky displays also known as northern lights — even in lower latitudes. That's because of increased electromagnetic activity as the sun is believed to be approaching the height of its 11-year solar cycle.
City of Spokane says section of Cheney-Spokane Road reopening on Thursday, September 26
SPOKANE, Wash. — A part of Cheney-Spokane Road will reopen to commuters Thursday morning, September 26. According to the City of Spokane, the Marshall Road Transmission Water Line Project is progressing, which is allowing the City to reopen Cheney-Spokane Road between Qualchan Drive and the retail area in the south 4300 block Thursday morning.
Schweitzer introducing new cat skiing, snowmobile experiences this winter
SANDPOINT, Idaho — The winter season will be here before we know it, and Schweitzer is introducing some new activities for guests this year. Schweitzer said it is launching Schweitzer Backcountry Adventures this winter. Skiers and snowboarders will have the chance to go on guided snowcat and snowmobile tours.
Mount Spokane 2024 'Ski Swap' returns to Spokane in October
SPOKANE, Wash — The annual Mount Spokane "Ski Swap" takes place on October 26 and 27 at the Spokane Fair & Expo Center. The ski swap is the largest winter sports equipment and clothing sale in the region. Equipment, clothing and accessories for all winter sports, including Nordic and alpine skiing and snowboarding, will be sold new and used by both individuals and sporting goods stores.
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