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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.
Spokane workers at Parker Aerospace placed on furlough due to Boeing worker strike
SPOKANE, Wash. — A number of Spokane employees at Parker Aerospace received a notice from their employer placing them on intermittent furlough on Tuesday due to the ongoing Boeing worker strikes. In the letter, which an employee provided to KREM 2 News, the company states they have seen a...
Fire crews stop spread of eleven-acre brush fire in Chattaroy
CHATTAROY, Wash. — Spokane County Fire District 4 says the forward progression of an eleven-acre brush fire burning uphill in Chattaroy has been stopped. According to Watch Duty, the fire burned several trees and additional units were requested. Authorities initially discussed issuing evacuation orders, but none have been officially...
Spokane Renaissance Faire returns for its 11th season
SPOKANE, Wash. — Where chivalry comes alive! The Spokane Renaissance Faire is returning for its 11th season on October 5 and 6 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. Throughout the weekends' festivities, you can catch events like the Seattle Knights, Spokane Shakespeare Society and Mermaid's Sing-a-long. A full list of events and performances can be found here.
Spokane airport to begin using new facial recognition units at security checkpoints
SPOKANE, Wash. — The Spokane International Airport has received two new Credential Authentication Technology (CAT) units to be used at the security checkpoint. The second-generation CAT units, referred to as CAT-2 units, are used by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to verify the identity of travelers during the security process via a real-time photo process.
Great Pumpkinfest at Brick West Brewing returns this weekend
SPOKANE, Wash. — The Great Pumpkinfest is returning to downtown Spokane for its fifth year starting this weekend. The family-friendly festival boasts activities like line dancing and live music for families to enjoy for free. The festival was started in 2020 by the Loera family, a local family with...
WDFW extends fishing season in three Grant County lakes
GRANT COUNTY, Wash. — On Wednesday, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) announced that the fishing season in three lakes in Grant County has been extended. Fishing for gamefish will now be allowed starting October 1 through October 31 in Park Lake, Blue Lake and Deep Lake.
Two WSU students contract pertussis, Whitman County Public Health investigating
WHITMAN COUNTY, Wash. — Two students at Washington State University (WSU) were diagnosed with a confirmed case of pertussis, which is also known as whooping cough. Whitman County Public Health (WCPH) and the Environmental Health & Safety Services at WSU are investigating the cases, and believe there are more cases circulating in the area.
City of Troy, Idaho placed under boil order due to E. coli found in water supply
TROY, Idaho — Residents in Troy, Idaho are being asked to boil their water before using it due to E. coli bacteria in the city's water supply. The city issued the boil order on Monday, September 23 after E. coli was found on September 21. The water is being...
Idaho Fish and Game recognizes Chronic Wasting Disease Awareness Week
IDAHO, USA — Idaho Fish and Game is recognizing Chronic Wasting Disease Awareness Week, Sept. 23 to 29. The goal is to help hunters, and others who value Idaho’s wildlife, to learn and understand why managing the disease is critical to Idaho’s future, and the role hunters play in it.
No charges for man who yelled slurs at youth soccer team
City prosecutors declined to pursue charges against a man who admitted to hurling racist slurs at youth soccer players during a May 12 tournament, according to public records obtained by The Press. The Nelson Star reported that a witness told police that a beige truck slowed down when passing the...
Welcome to Scare School: As Silverwood becomes Scarywood, actors hone their spooky skills
ATHOL, Idaho — Over 300 actors converged on Silverwood Theme Park this week to attend Scare School, a boot-camp-style training where they learn the ins and outs of scaring people silly. This week, Silverwood transforms into Scarywood Haunted Nights, a spooky season experience for thrill-seekers that opened its gates...
Portland teen develops app connecting those who are homeless with resources
PORTLAND, Ore. — A local teen created an app to help connect people experiencing homelessness in Portland with services they need. Claire Cao started developing Shelter Bridge last spring and launched the app in August. It offers users a way to find shelter beds, meals and other resources including legal aid and help with mental health. The app also features a chat bot that answers basic questions and connects users with maps to service locations.
Macklemore responds after Seattle sports teams evaluate ties to rapper following ‘f---’ America comment
SEATTLE — Seattle-born music artist Macklemore responded Wednesday to criticism after a viral video on social media showed him stating the words "F--- America" onstage. "My thoughts and feelings are not always expressed perfectly or politely," Macklemore, 41, whose real name is Ben Haggerty, wrote in an Instagram post. "Sometimes I slip up and get caught in the moment. Saturday night was one of those times."
Prescribed fire training taking place in northeast Washington starting Monday, September 30
COLVILLE, Wash. — The Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) said fire officials will be conducting prescribed fire training in the Selkirk Mountains in northeast Washington. DNR said the training is part of the prescribed fire training exchange (TREX) program that is designed to increase prescribed fire as...
Idaho State Department of Agriculture detects quagga mussels in Twin Falls area of Snake River
TWIN FALLS, Idaho — A small number of quagga mussels have been detected in the Twin Falls area of the Snake River. According to the Idaho State Department of Agriculture (ISDA), the department implemented a treatment plan, which includes an increased level of monitoring in the area. ISDA said...
Law enforcement trains on emergency driving on Spokane County Sheriff's track
SPOKANE COUNTY, Wash. — Around 130 law enforcement officers descended on Spokane County's new training facility and track outside Medical Lake for ALERT International's annual driving training academy on Tuesday. “Expose them to what that stress would be like in a real-life situation," said ALERT International's president Geoffrey Bush.
Backlog to change the way Washington state makes license plates
OLYMPIA, Wash. — Car owners in Washington soon won’t have to wait months for a new license plate. Due to a backlog, the Washington Department of Licensing announced Tuesday that the state is speeding up the license-plate making process. Wait times, which have been more than four months...
Spokane Police investigating deadly motorcycle crash near Corbin Park
SPOKANE, Wash. — The Spokane Police Department (SPD) is investigating a deadly motorcycle crash that happened last week near Corbin Park. According to SPD, police responded to reports of a vehicle crash involving a motorcycle near Division Street and Waverly Place on Wednesday, September 18 at around 6:15 p.m.
Indian Canyon Golf Course begins renovations on old bunkers
SPOKANE, Wash. — City of Spokane Parks and Recreation is excited to bring more value to their players with new bunkers at Indian Canyon Golf Course. Golf Manager Mark Poirier, told KREM 2 the bunkers have been a long-awaited renovation for golfers across the Greater Spokane Area. The course originally opened in Spokane in the mid 1930s. Since then the bunkers have not been redone.
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