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State department suspends intake at 2 juvenile rehab facilities in Washington
SNOQUALMIE, Wash. — The Washington Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) announced Saturday that it has suspended intake at two juvenile rehab facilities due to overcrowding and safety concerns. "When too many young people are concentrated in small spaces, it can escalate behaviors and limit the ability for...
Several wildfires burning across Inland Northwest
STEVENS COUNTY, Wash. – Stevens County Fire District 1 responded to a half-acre brush fire on Cemetery Road on Friday. SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. - The Spokane Valley Fire Department responded to four fires allegedly caused by fireworks between July 3 and 4. UPDATE JULY 4, 7 p.m.
Braving the WA State Heatwave: A Test of Survival Without A/C
Can you live comfortably in Washington without air conditioning?. Well...the real answer is yes and no. Depending on WHERE you reside in the Evergreen State, it's about comfort and how much heat you can tolerate. Everyone's threshold is different. Personally, I love the triple digit heat we get in Tri-Cities.
Othello man arrested for alleged threats to shoot mother and sister
OTHELLO, Wash. - The Adams County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man after he reportedly threatened to shoot his mom and sister. According to deputies, on July 5 at about 9 p.m., Adams County dispatch received a call reporting a weapons offense in the 800 block of South Schaake Road.
Washington State Serial Killer Hexed Jailers…And It Worked!
A Convicted Serial Killer In Washington State Put A Hex On His Captors. One of the most unusual urban legends from Washington State that'll shock you is a serial killer who hexed his jailers...and it worked!. Real? Washington State Urban Legend On The Jake Bird Hex Curse Might Be... Talk...
Important message from WA State Fire Marshal for Parents
Children are at significant risk in fire situations. More than 400 children younger than 10 years old die in home fires every year in the U.S. Fires and burns are one of the leading causes of death for children under the age of 15. Children may not be able to escape a fire on their own, or understand the danger of exposure. A child's ability to escape may be dependent on other occupants.
Klickitat County Suspect Arrested in Kennewick, Wanted on Multiple Charges
Benton County Deputies were able to locate and arrest a wanted suspect out of Klickitat County, along with another suspect. Friday, July 5th, the charges were issued by Klickitat County (Ellensburg) for the suspect who was wanted on felony weapons possession, drive-by shooting and and 1st degree assault. He also had an outstanding DOC (Department of Corrections) warrant.
Former KSD Security Guard Facing Kidnapping Charges
A 26-year-old former Kennewick School District worker is being held in the Benton County Jail on an investigative hold for kidnapping. Man linked to disappearance of teen boy who was later found. Kennewick Police say a 14-year-old juvenile teen who was last seen by his family June 25th has been...
State revokes funding for Christian group fighting gang violence due to hiring practices
(The Center Square) – Whether faith-based groups are allowed to solely hire people that agree with their faith is a question again before the courts. A ministry in Oregon that works with at-risk youth was stripped of its state funding because it requires employees and volunteers at the organization to sign a statement of faith document. Now the issue is before the courts and could set precedent for which faith groups are allowed to hire people who agree with their mission. ...
Pasco Police Encounter Drugs, Guns, Assaults, & More Over the 4th
It was an extremely busy week for our men in blue in Pasco. Due to the 4th of July holiday, officers were dispatched to multiple calls of overdoses. Several users were successfully revived with the use of Narcan administered by medics and officers. Sure, holidays are a time to party,...
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