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‘Try harder at what, being a boy?’: Kennewick School Board defends Title IX
KENNEWICK – 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...
'Unspeakable tragedy': Eastern Washington mom sentenced for 4-year-old daughter's fentanyl death
A Kennewick mother has spent the past six months since the death of her daughter trying to shake her addiction. Judy Bribiescas has gone to drug treatment and shared the story with the health district since being arrested for allowing her 4-year-old daughter to get a hold of the fentanyl pills that killed her.
Toppenish Rodeo celebrating its 89th year July 5 and 6
TOPPENISH, Wash.-The Toppenish Rodeo is set for Friday, July 5 and Saturday, July 6. 2024 marks the 89th year of the Toppenish Rodeo, with events each night starting at 7 p.m. Adult tickets for the rodeo are $18 for one day or $33 for both days, senior citizen and veterans prices are $15 for one day or $27 for both and youth tickets are $13 for one day and $23 for both. Children ages 5 and under are free.
Davis Fogle, the No. 38 overall recruit in 2025 class, commits to Gonzaga
SPOKANE, Wash. — Zags got dudes, gaining their first commitment out of the class of 2025. Davis Fogle, a 6-foot-7 shooting guard and No. 38 overall recruit for his class, announced his commitment to the Gonzaga Bulldogs on Thursday. The Washington native was named the 2023 Northwest Conference Player...
¡Wepa! Win Free Tickets to the First Ever Latin Summer Festival at SOZO
The Latin Summer Festival is hosting its first ever event, and this year it will be held outdoors on the lawn at the SOZO Sports Complex. Similar to other popular music festival and events in Yakima County, this event will especially cater to lovers of banda music. Nine major heavy...
In Wenatchee Valley, seniors in need of affordable housing face long waits and cultural barriers
In Wenatchee, Garden Terrace and other low-income senior housing facilities are overwhelmed with demand, painting a complex picture of the city’s multicultural, yet unevenly served, population. Despite the diversity, affordable senior-housing units are predominantly occupied by white residents, with only a small fraction belonging to Latino and other minority communities. This disparity invites a deeper […] The post In Wenatchee Valley, seniors in need of affordable housing face long waits and cultural barriers appeared first on Washington State Standard.
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.
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.
Western Washington man accused in manslaughter of woman after her remains were found in a ravine, records say
A Western Washington man told police differing stories about how a 29-year-old Spokane woman's body ended up in a ravine in May, court records say. Mason County sheriff's deputies on Wednesday arrested Joshua Morris, 43, on suspicion of manslaughter in connection to the death of Joanna Saunders, whose remains were found last month in an embankment inside a wooded area near Schafer State Park, close to a gravel pit. Employees with the gravel pit company noticed a decomposition smell coming from the embankment and notified police when they found a woman's body, court records say.
Pioneer Fire grows to 7,180 acres
CHELAN — The Pioneer Fire northeast of Chelan has expanded to 7,180 acres, with containment remaining at 14%, fire officials reported Saturday. The blaze, which began on June 8, continues to challenge the 558 firefighters battling it under extreme weather conditions. Incident Commander Nate LeFevre of Northwest Incident Management...
Front Porch Farm tour sees over 200 guests
Saturday, June 22, was a busy day at Front Porch Farm in Arden. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., they saw over 200 people come in for their annual farm tour, their largest attendance yet. Some folks traveled from Spokane, eager to tour the farm that has been providing them...
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