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'The winds do not help': Officials speak about recent local fires
NACHES-On Friday morning, the Washington DNR hosted a press conference in Naches with Lands Commissioner Hilary Franz to discuss the local fires in Yakima County, and around the state. "I think it's pretty clear we are in the middle of fire season," Franz said. "Some really tough, challenging times." The...
Chamber hires new Hispanic business & community relations coordinator
WENATCHEE — D’Andre Vasquez officially joined the Wenatchee Valley Chamber of Commerce this week as the new Hispanic business & community relations coordinator. The new position was created in a partnership with SkillSource, a local career nonprofit, to enhance economic opportunities within the local Hispanic business community. Vasquez...
Olympics: Hailey Van Lith Profile
The final Washington athlete competing for Team USA we take a look at is Hailey Van Lith. Van Lith is from Wenatchee and went to Cashmere High School where she had a marvelous high school career playing basketball, including being the state’s all-time leading scorer and reaching the state semis all four years in her high school career and the state championship game three of four years. She was the WIAA 1A MVP in 2018 and 2019, and the Player of the Year in 1A in 2018 and 2019. She was a three-time 1A WIAA All-State first team and was the 2020 Gatorade and MaxPreps Player of the Year in Washington. Van Lith went to Louisville to play college basketball before transferring to LSU for one year. Van Lith will head to TCU in the fall to play for the Horned Frogs.
Family sues Mead School District over alleged assault of student-athlete
SPOKANE COUNTY, Wash. -- The parents of a teen are suing the Mead School District, superintendent, and football coach alleging the district did not protect their child from an assault while at a football training camp.
Disability celebration returns to Spokane with multi-culture performances, vendors
SPOKANE, Wash. - Aerius Franklin may move around differently than others, but his cerebral palsy won't stop him from making his way to Riverfront Park this weekend for what he's calling a 'celebration' of ourselves and our community. "Just to see people gather around...and see the different types of disabilities,"...
Spokane Valley moves tenants to demolish home for construction of affordable housing project
Spokane Valley is preparing to allocate $2 million towards affordable housing this autumn. However, before construction can begin, the city must first demolish an existing house and determine the appropriate type of housing to build. In the last couple of years, the Valley has directed a minimum of $6 million...
Spokane Valley Fire Department gives water safety tips on World Drowning Prevention Day
SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. — It is World Drowning Prevention Day, which serves as a reminder to swim safely that couldn’t come at a better time. First responders have been very busy this summer. Water rescue teams for the Spokane Valley Fire Department (SVFD) train once a week year-round...
This Washington Fire Year Really Isn’t Easy!
Current Situation: The Easy Fire is burning through dense timber, dead trees, and ground vegetation on very steep terrain. Activity near State Route 20 has moderated, but there is still fire within the north and south sides of the perimeter. Firefighters, in collaboration with the Washington Department of Transportation (WSDOT), have been clearing debris and fallen trees from the highway. The closure status of the highway is being frequently reassessed, so check the WSDOT travel map for updates.
Gross! 3 Washington State Beaches Closed for Alarming Levels of Bacteria
See which beaches are not safe to visit right now in WA state. "Stay out of the water," reads a notice from the Seattle Parks and Recreation's X (Twitter) feed, according to a report from KOMO News. High levels of nasty germs from people doing #2 in the water and...
Shorter camping stay limits in Washington state parks to begin in August
Campers in Washington’s state parks will soon find themselves unable to stay in one site quite as long. New rules approved by the Washington Parks and Recreation Commission limit camping stays to no more than 10 consecutive nights in one park in a 30-day period and a maximum of 90 days per calendar year in […]
Rexburg man who lived with dead wife and daughter for years to be featured on A&E’s ‘Tell Me How I Died’ Friday
REXBURG — The story of a Rexburg man who lived with the corpses of his dead wife and daughter for years will be featured Friday night on the A&E series “Tell Me How I Died.”. David Kaneko was charged with two counts of involuntary manslaughter, two counts of...
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