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Forest management, protection a focus at state commissioner of public lands forum
The seven candidates running for Washington state commissioner of public lands shared their preferred policies and how they would manage and protect state lands last week at a forum in Vancouver to
Chism named to Preseason All-Conference team
CHENEY, Wash. — With fall camp nearly a week away, Eastern Washington football has added motivation for the 2024 season. The Big Sky conference released the preseason coaches' and media poll, with the Eagles listed at eighth and sixth respectively. Efton Chism III was named to the preseason All-Conference...
Spokane floats commercial rent control despite potential legal challenges
(The Center Square) – Spokane is considering whether to expand its residential rent protections to commercial properties, which could result in legal challenges, while also fining vacant property owners. The city council passed a pair of rental protection measures over the past few months, first expanding the notice period when increasing rates, then codifying a […]
Wildfire in Southern Asotin County Reaches 6,758 Acres, is 19% Contained
ASOTIN COUNTY - The Cougar Creek Fire is burning about 23 miles southwest of Asotin in timber grass and brush, near Highway 129. The fire is located in rugged rangeland with isolated pockets of timber in a mixed topography of ridgelines, benches, plateaus, and secondary drainages. The blaze was first reported around 7:00 p.m. on Monday.
Enjoy handcrafted ice crones at miFLAVOUR Bakery for National Ice Cream Day in Spokane
SPOKANE, Wash. - miFLAVOUR Modern French Bakery in Spokane is celebrating National Ice Cream Day this weekend by offering its delicious Ice Crone. miFLAVOUR, located at 3403 E Sprague Ave in Spokane, will feature handmade flaky croissant ice cream cones, known as Ice Crones. You can choose up to three...
Car fleeing police pushes second vehicle into truck, leaves several injured
SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. — The Spokane County Sheriff's Office (SCSO) says that a car ran a red light on July 19 around 6 p.m. while fleeing police and crashed into another car, causing the driver and a passenger of the second vehicle to be severely injured. SCSO says a...
Seed bugs pestering people around the Inland Northwest
SPOKANE, Wash. – If you live in the Inland Northwest, you may have noticed a bunch of tiny brown or black bugs in and around your home–more so than you might be used to seeing this time of year–which are proving to be quite the nuisance for many people around the region.
Deer Park power outage impacts 1,500 households
DEER PARK, Wash. – A power outage affecting about 1,500 people hit Deer Park Saturday morning. The Inland Power Outage Map shows a grouping of outings in the region of north Deer Park and Chattaroy. According to Inland Power, there was no estimated time for power being restored as...
Evacuations issued north of Wilbur as fire chars 2,500 acres
WILBUR — The Swawilla Fire, ignited by lightning on July 17th, continues to burn approximately 9 miles south of Keller. As of today, the fire has affected an estimated 2,500 acres, prompting significant firefighting efforts and precautionary measures. On July 19th, the fire spread east and south along the...
The Salvation Army offering heat aid in Spokane
SPOKANE, Wash., – The Salvation Army offers a year round program to provide those in need with food and water, as well as a free ride to their Trent Resources and Assistance Center (TRAC). The Street Level Program offers 24/7 year-round food and water service to those in need....
Rise of the Underdogs: The Final Two Pac-12 Teams Make a Stand Against the Odds
The lights of Las Vegas were shining brightly, which seemed the right setting for the high-stakes dealings that had been going on for the past year with the last two surviving Pac-12 teams. The sports reporters enjoyed being entertained by the Big 12 and Mountain West Conferences at the Bellagio....
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