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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...
Mary Walker’s Tammy Ward named regional classified employee of the year
The NorthEast Washington Educational Service District 101(NEWESD) has selected Washtucna High School Math and Science Teacher Teena Vanderholm as 2025 Regional Teacher of the Year and Mary Walker School District Leadership Team District’s Secretarial Coordinator Tammy Ward as Regional Classified School Employee of the Year for 2024. Overseen by...
Wenatchee family's baby struggles with rare kidney and brain cancer
WENATCHEE — The Villanueva family received the kind of news no parent ever wants to hear. Their 8-month-old son, Julian, has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer known as atypical teratoid rhabdoid tumor (ATRT). This rare and malignant cancer is found in both Julian's kidney and brain, presenting a grim prognosis with a high likelihood of recurrence within a year, even with aggressive treatment.
CDHD Urges Wenatchee Valley Residents to Stay Indoors
As you may have noticed, air quality conditions in the Wenatchee Valley are under assault thanks to the ongoing Balsamroot Fire, which now stands at 250 acres. The Chelan-Douglas Health District is urging people to stay indoors during this "period of unhealthy air quality." A CDHD news release instructs residents...
Six injured, including four teens, in crash that closed I-82 westbound Saturday afternoon
UNION GAP, Wash.- A two-car crash on I-82 in Union Gap injured six people, including four teenagers on Saturday, July 6. According to the Washington State Patrol, a 73-year-old Wapato woman driving a 2000 Chevy Tahoe swerved off the highway near milepost 38, rolled and hit a a 24-year-old Tieton woman driving a 2023 Subaru Legacy. The Subaru driver and four teenagers, ages 13, 13, 16 and 17, riding in the Chevy were taken to Multicare Yakima Memorial Hospital.
Authorities Identify Driver of Propane Truck that Exploded on Seattle’s I-5
On Thursday afternoon, a significant incident occurred on Interstate 5 in Seattle. A truck carrying propane and oxygen tanks caught fire, causing authorities to close all lanes of the freeway as firefighters worked tirelessly to extinguish the blaze. The fire erupted shortly before 1:10 p.m. along the southbound freeway between the Lakeview and Mercer Street exits.
Dangerous heat continues to bake areas of the West from Washington to Arizona
A prolonged and expansive heat wave will continue across the West into early week, resulting in record-breaking highs from the Cascades to the Desert Southwest. • Over the upcoming days, all-time record high temperatures will be challenged across portions of the West. Daytime highs from Washington to Arizona can range upwards of 100 F, with some Desert Southwest locations soaring above 115 F daily.
Oregon gets go ahead to offer free addiction services to incarcerated people nearing freedom
Federal officials have approved Oregon’s request to offer free Medicaid services for addiction and some other services to people who are on the verge of being released from jail or prison, something that’s prohibited by federal law. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services said Oregon will...
Washington growers to hold piece rate recordkeeping webinar
Two Washington growers organizations are collaborating to help the state’s growers deal with piece rate recordkeeping. The event is sponsored by the Washington Winegrowers Association and the Washington Growers League. “Learn how to comply with piece rate laws while managing labor costs effectively. This webinar will cover compliant piece...
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