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Department of Natural Resources respond to 2-acre fire off Highway 410 near Pinecliff
PINECLIFF, Wash. - According to the Naches Fire Department, fire crews were sent to a small fire near the Pinecliff community on Highway 410 in Yakima County. At around 1 p.m. on July 6, the Washington State Department of Natural Resources responded to a fire burning approximately two acres off Highway 410 near milepost 100.
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.
Grass Fire Along US-95 Quickly Contained
LAPWAI - A grass fire broke out along the highway on US-95 at mile marker 292, approximately two miles west of Culdesac, early this morning. The Lapwai Fire Department, along with the Nez Perce Tribal Fire and Culdesac Fire, responded promptly at 9:30 a.m. to contain the blaze. Fortunately, there...
Unauthorized immigrants have been playing a key role in Idaho's economy, report shows
SEATTLE - It's nothing new, but a recent report conducted by the University of Idaho revealed that unauthorized immigrants play an important role in the state's economy, just like all around the United States. Estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau indicate that the overall number of unauthorized immigrants across the country reached 12.2 million in 2007 before declining to 10.5 million in 2021. Out of that number, around 35,000 live in the state of Idaho and work in industries such as agriculture, services and construction.
Post Falls Police face staffing crunch amid city's growth
POST FALLS — As the city's population swells, the Post Falls Police Department grapples with a severe staffing shortage, forcing officers into grueling 12-hour shifts with no overlap. Officer Ryan Dalke, who juggles multiple roles within the department, has witnessed the strain firsthand. "It's been kind of a downhill...
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.
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...
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