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Suspect Apprehended for Armed Threats Against Mother and Sister in Othello
OTHELLO - A 26-year-old man, Joan Gutierrez, was apprehended on July 5, after reportedly threatening to shoot his mother and sister with a rifle in the 800 block of S. Schaake Rd. in Othello. The incident was reported to dispatch at approximately 8:58 PM. Adams County deputies responded swiftly to...
Washington school board passes resolution condemning transgender participation in women’s athletics
The Kennewick School Board passed a resolution condemning transgender participation in women’s athletics last week after a Spokane Valley student recently took the state title for the girls’ 400-meter dash. Before becoming a state champion, the student raced with the boys, according to the Independent Council on Women’s...
Prosser family home destroyed by fire Friday
PROSSER, Wash. — A Prosser family is figuring out what's next after a house fire Friday afternoon. According to Marcie Chana, it was her family home she and her two brothers grew up in. Both her brothers still lived in the house and one of them was home when...
Motorcyclist Killed in Head-On Collision on Washington State Route Two
AIRWAY HEIGHTS, WA - A fatal accident occurred on State Route Two near milepost 268 on July 6th at around 6:50pm. The accident resulted in the death of a 40-year-old motorcyclist. The incident took place when Christina J. Gernert, from Post Falls, ID, was riding her 2020 Harley-Davidson Heritage Classic eastbound and attempted to pass another vehicle by entering the westbound lanes.
Fatal crash blocks both directions of U.S Highway 2 near Reardan
REARDAN, Wash. — One person is dead after a crash on U.S. Highway 2 near Reardan. According to Washington State Patrol, one person is dead after crashing their motorcycle into a pick-up truck four miles east of Reardan Saturday night. WSP says that speed was a major factor, and no drugs or alcohol were involved.
Fall intramurals put Zag community on the court
While Gonzaga University may be known for its Division I athletic programs, the university also boasts one of the top-10 best intramural programs in the country, according to Assistant Director of the Rudolf Fitness Center Cory Wagner. Students across campus lace up their tennis shoes and hit the courts for...
Mark Few bolsters deep men's basketball roster with new talent
Nearly three months after Gonzaga University men’s basketball’s 2024-25 campaign ended with a Sweet 16 loss to Purdue, a positive outlook for the upcoming season is beginning to take shape. After their March Madness exit, the Zags hit the ground running ahead of a busy offseason. The GU...
Former Washington State Cougar Jaylen Wells signs a four-year deal with Memphis Grizzlies
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Former Washington State Cougar Jaylen Wells has signed a four-season, $7.9 million deal with the Memphis Grizzlies, a source informs Jonathan Givony of ESPN. Wells was the No. 39 overall pick in the second round of the 2024 NBA Draft by the Memphis Grizzlies. The 6-foot-7...
For the 32nd year, Spike & Dig 6-on-6 volleyball tournament is back to Spokane
SPOKANE, Wash. — Looking for something to train for this summer or a fun activity to do with friends and family? Register for the 32nd Spike & Dig volleyball tournament at the Dwight Merkel Complex on August 3-4! For this tournament all you need is get a team of seven athletes together and register online at spikeanddig.com. The cost of the event is $255 for an adult team and $225 for a youth team. If you are wanting to have more than seven players on your team, you will have to pay $35 for each additional player.
Evacuation orders lifted as Beehive Fire threat recedes
WENATCHEE — Authorities have downgraded all evacuation orders related to the Beehive Reservoir Fire to Level 1 (be alert) advisories, signaling a significant reduction in the wildfire threat that had previously prompted urgent evacuations in the Squilchuck area. The Chelan County Emergency Management office announced the change Saturday evening,...
Unauthorized immigrants have been playing a key role in Idaho's economy, report shows
SEATTLE - It's nothing new, but a recent report conducted by the University of Idaho revealed that unauthorized immigrants play an important role in the state's economy, just like all around the United States. Estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau indicate that the overall number of unauthorized immigrants across the country reached 12.2 million in 2007 before declining to 10.5 million in 2021. Out of that number, around 35,000 live in the state of Idaho and work in industries such as agriculture, services and construction.
Chip-In Fore Cancer Tournament raises nearly $9,000
Seventy-four golfers and a team of volunteers gathered at the Ellensburg Golf Club on Friday, June 28 to play for a special purpose. The 18-Hole Ladies Golf League hosted the Chip-In for Cancer Tournament, which raised close to $9,000 for the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center and the Gretchen Weller foundation thanks to 35 sponsors and families.
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