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'FROZEN' coming this month to Spokane
SPOKANE, Wash. — Disney's FROZEN: The Hit Broadway Musical is coming to Spokane for magical, family-friendly entertainment this July. According to the First Interstate Center, FROZEN: The Hit Broadway Musical will be performed from July 24 to August 4. This family-friendly musical is recommended for anyone ages six and up.
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.
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.
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...
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...
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