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Ellensburg Officials Look to Seize Ownership of Drug House Near School, Church
US Attorneys for Eastern WA announced Tuesday, July 3 they're seeking forfeiture of a home in Ellensburg they say is a magnet for crime. According to the US Attorney's Office the home was purchased in 2011 by a woman named June Green. Authorities became familiar with the home around 2014...
It's not just humans — dogs in Spokane are also overdosing on drugs
Spokane's drug overdose crisis has ravaged the city, killing hundreds of people and sending thousands to the emergency room. Now it also appears to be impacting dogs. Over the course of just two weeks in May, there were at least three incidents where dogs in Spokane had to be given overdose reversal medication after consuming what their owners believe was fentanyl left on the ground.
Fishermen, Salmon Changes on Columbia River Hanford Reach Area
According to the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife, there are fishing changes on the Columbia near the Hanford Reach. "Changes year from 2023 to 2024 for Columbia River from Interstate-182 Bridge at Richland upstream to 650 feet below Priest Rapids Dam. Action: Closes retention of adult Chinook salmon...
Spokane, Spokane County return to idea of creating regional homeless authority
(The Center Square) – The City of Spokane is returning to the idea of a regional homeless authority after its city council killed the initiative last summer over several concerns and potentially unrealistic goals. Spokane County Commissioner Amber Waldref refreshed the council’s memory during a meeting last Thursday before discussing how to potentially revive the idea again. “We have new leadership at the city; we have new council members,” Waldref...
City of East Wenatchee Advances Accessory Dwelling Units Accessibility with New Ordinance
EAST WENATCHEE – The City of East Wenatchee is pleased to announce the adoption of Ordinance 2024-02, a groundbreaking measure designed to streamline the construction of accessory dwelling units (ADUs). The ordinance is purposed to enhance housing affordability and diversity. The ordinance introduces several key changes aimed at removing...
TRICO Welcomes Josh Berglin as Project Engineer for Food & Manufacturing Business Unit
We are pleased to announce that Josh Berglin has joined our TRICO team as Project Engineer for our Food & Manufacturing Business Unit. Josh brings a strong background in construction management and a proven track record of success to this role. Josh holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Construction...
‘Anything With Wheels’ to be Held in Ephrata
The Ephrata Chamber of Commerce, Grocery Outlet, Pro Auto Repair LLC and Jerry’s Auto Supply will present the Car Show and Shine “Anything With Wheels” on Saturday, July 20, in Ephrata. Classic cars, motorcycles, trucks, bikes, and other vehicles will be on display from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The vehicles will be lined up on C Street NW in front of the Grant County Courthouse and West Division Street.
Coroner: Woman killed in downtown Spokane scooter crash identified
SPOKANE, Wash. – The victim of Tuesday morning’s scooter accident has been identified. According to the Spokane County Medical Examiner, the victim was Danielle Littrell, aged 23. Her death was determined to be caused by blunt force injuries to the head and torso resulting from the accident. According...
Two Nights of Fireworks Celebrations in Manson and Chelan
Fireworks over Manson Bay on July 4th and from Don Morse Park in Chelan on July 6th. Locals and visitors alike will once again be treated to two quality Lake Chelan Valley fireworks shows in celebration of the 4th of July. The community of Manson is gearing up for the...
FIRE REPORT: Wildfire closes SR 17 near Ephrata
Jul. 3—EPHRATA — A fire broke out Tuesday in the northern portion of the Y formed by State Route 17 and State Route 282, according to first responder alerts. The fire, a few minutes southeast of Ephrata was reported a little before 6 p.m. and had burned an estimated 500 acres. The fire resulted in a closure of SR 17 between SR 282 and State Route 28 to ensure public safety. A cause was unknown ...
Exchange students to head to Yonezawa, Japan
Jul. 3—MOSES LAKE — The exchange is on again. The Moses Lake-Yonezawa Sister City Student Exchange, which has been on hiatus since 2020, will resume this month as three Moses Lake students visit Yonezawa, Japan. Ambassadors Keziah Roman Panlaqui, Emmanuel Zepeda Lopez and Ethan Ramsey will leave July 25, accompanied by chaperone Amador Castro, to spend 10 days in Moses Lake's sister city. ...
Celebrate 4th of July around the valley with music, games, and fireworks
If you are staying in town this fourth of July and still planning on how you will be celebrating, here are a few events happening in the valley and its surrounding areas. Tomorrow morning at 11am, the LC Community Concert Band will be performing at Pioneer Park Bandshell in Lewiston. Families are welcome to enjoy this musical celebration.
Amazon-Linked Developers Want to Build Distribution Warehouse Between Pullman and Moscow
PULLMAN - Amazon-linked development companies have filed an application to build a distribution warehouse off the Moscow-Pullman Highway. “Project Cougar” is being proposed by Ambrose Property Group and Kimley-Horn. The companies have built distribution centers for Amazon around the country. The application to Whitman County doesn’t include any reference to the online retail giant based out of Seattle.
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