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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.
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.
UPDATE: 300 tons of potatoes reportedly dumped in Quincy
QUINCY - A long, tall mound of spuds line the railroad tracks in Quincy as of Friday. Jamie Nguyen of Jones Produce reached out to confirm that the potatoes did not belong to her employer and it remains unknown as to who dumped the spuds. In total, about 300 tons of potatoes are situated north of the railroad tracks off Columbia Way on the city's eastside. Nguyen says the potatoes have been piling up for a week. Source ONE News is still confirming details about how the potatoes ended up there as there was no public announcement about the surplus available for the taking. It's not known if the potatoes are fit for consumption.
Downtown Spokane announces Skywalk Challenge
SPOKANE, Wash. — Downtown Spokane Partnership (DSP) announced that project “Skylight” will begin on Friday, July 5. The project consists of a light display that will line 8 of the 16 sky bridges in downtown Spokane to highlight key spaces surrounding Riverfront Park. The challenge attached to...
Health leaders urge folks to stay up to date with the Tdap
The tetanus shot is something that you might have forgotten about, but health leaders say it's important to stay up to date. Beginning when children turn eleven or twelve, the CDC recommends that people get the shot every ten years. The most common vaccine that protects against tetanus, the Tdap, also protects against several other diseases, including diphtheria and pertussis - also known as the whooping cough.
Oregon Ducks star Jackson Shelstad scores 71 points at Portland Pro-Am
It’s getting harder and harder to differentiate Jackson Shelstad from Payton Pritchard. The two Oregon Ducks grew up in the same town in Portland, and they both went to West Linn High School, winning state championships. Both decided to stay home at attend the University of Oregon, going on to have high-impact freshmen seasons. Of course, Pritchard has continued his career on to the NBA, where he recently won his first championship with the Boston Celtics last month. Meanwhile, Shelstad is poised for what looks like a big-time sophomore campaign in Eugene. There’s one other similarity between the two that was just uncovered...
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