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Warning: WA residents Warned to Not Travel to These 19 Locations
Fellow residents of Washington - are you planning on grabbing your passport and leaving for a vacation out of the country?. Before leaving the US, you should consider these important items. Update your will. I suppose it is a good idea always to have an up-to-date will, just in case...
First heat wave of the season will bring scorching temps in the 90s and 100s across the region
Excessive Heat Alerts are in place across all of Washington, most of Oregon and Idaho this week as triple-digit temperatures arrive during the first heat wave of the year. From Saturday to Friday, the Inland Northwest will be under either an Excessive Heat Warning or Advisory as daytime highs reach well into the 90s and triple digits, especially by Tuesday and Wednesday -- Spokane is under the warning. Sunday's forecast highs will trend in the low-to-high 90s for most of eastern Washington and North Idaho, with Spokane's high temperature expected to reach 96 degrees. However, places like Lewiston, Tri-Cities, and Vantage will cruise into the triple digits.
Stunning photos offer chilling look at Mount St. Helens eruption
The United States Geological Service (USGS) recently shared that Mount St. Helens appears to be going through a "recharge" phase. Naturally, every time we hear news about Mount St. Helens having any volcanic activity - even if it is deemed to be non-threatening - we immediately pay attention. But why is that, when there are over 100 volcanoes in the United States - including 19 in Washington State alone?
Can Homeless People Be Fined for Sleeping Outside in Washington State?
Can Homeless People Be Fined For Sleeping Outside In Washington State?. Homelessness is a complex issue that affects communities across the United States, and Washington State is no exception. One common question that arises when discussing homelessness is whether or not homeless individuals can be fined for sleeping outside. AP...
Court fight tests Washington’s protections for tenants threatened with eviction
When a tenant in Washington faces eviction, it’s possible they can reach a settlement agreement with their landlord that allows them to stay in their home. A state law approved in 2021 bars these agreements from forcing renters to waive certain protections – things like rights to mediation of tenant-landlord disagreements, rent repayment plans, and 14-day eviction notices.
State Route 17 closed near U.S. Route 2 due to smoke
COULEE CITY, Wash — The Grant County Sheriff's Office reports that State Route 17 is closed where it meets U.S. Route 2 near Coulee City due to smoke obstructing visibility. There are no evacuations at this time and according to a press release from Grant County Sheriff's Office, fire crew is on the scene.
Missing Person last seen at Maplewood Gardens found
SPOKANE, Wash. — The Spokane Police Department has found 79-year-old John Wing. The Spokane Police Department is asking for help in finding a vulnerable, white male with Alzheimer’s, according to an emergency alert sent around 3:45 p.m. 79-year-old John Wing, who also goes by Sonny, was last seen...
Lightning sparks Middle Mountain Fire near Inchelium
INCHELIUM, Wash. — According a press release from the Northeast Interagency Incident Management Team, a small, remote fire was sparked by lightning about 13 miles south of Inchelium. At this time there are no evacuations or road closures. The Northeast Agency reports that only timber and rangeland is at...
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.
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.
‘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...
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