Naches
LATEST NEWS
National Overdose Awareness week activities across the valley
ELLENSBURG-This week is National Overdose Awareness week, and there are several events in the area recognizing the impact of drug overdoses. On Wednesday in Ellensburg, people were able to come together and get resources about drug overdoses. Some people sang, some people spoke about Narcan, and others shared personal stories about drug overdosing affecting their lives.
Washington State Patrol to conduct HiVE patrol in Kittitas County
KITTITAS COUNTY, Wash.-- Washington State Patrol will conduct a High Visibility Enforcement patrol in the greater Kittitas area during the Ellensburg Rodeo and County Fair this week. This will be their eighth HiVE patrol which starts today and runs through September 2nd, according to a press release. WSP says it...
Alcohol-Related Deaths in Oregon Jump 30 Percent Since 2021
One of the methods of dealing with Oregon's rapidly increasing alcohol death rate, says the report, is to increase alcohol prices. The study says 8 Oregon residents die each day due to alcohol. Oregon recently held an alcohol policy summit, during which data was examined and officials tried to come...
7th Annual "Serving Those Who Served" state-wide conference to be held in Spokane
SPOKANE, Wash. — The 7th Annual "Serving Those Who Served" two-day conference starts Wednesday, August 28 at the Spokane Convention Center. This year's theme is “Partners for Supporting Veterans and their Families." The event is hosted by the Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA), the Employment Security...
Pasco Police Need Your Help to Identify Alleged Thief
Take a close look. Can you help Pasco Police ID this guy? What about his vehicle?. The dude in the photograph is accused of finding someone's wallet and then going on a shopping spree throughout Pasco. The suspect charged over $1,000 on the person's bank accounts. Who does this? Answer...this...
Affordable housing funding available to help find permanent housing in Tri-Cities
RICHLAND, Wash.-Affordable rental housing funding is available for qualifying people in the Tri-Cities. Funding is available from the Tri-Cities HOME Consortium to help create affordable rental housing throughout the Tri-Cities, according to a social media post from the City of Richland. The HOME-ARP, affordable rental housing program can help qualifying...
Ironman triathlon coming to town soon
Tri-Cities, WA- The Ironman Triathlon race is coming up on September 22. This big event is completely sold out with 3,000 athletes enrolled to compete. The athletes are from 45 different states and 20 different countries. This is an amateur-level race, but organizers told us they hope to host a...
Steele Venters’ Latest Injury is a Devastating Blow to Gonzaga Basketball
According to a release from the program, Gonzaga wing Steele Venters will miss the entirety of the 2024-25 season due to an achilles injury. This is on the heels of Venters missing all of the previous season with a knee injury. Venters averaged 16 points per game over his last...
Spokane honors legacy of Jim Chase, city’s only Black Mayor, with portrait unveiling at City Hall
SPOKANE, Wash. — Spokane City Council President Betsy Wilkerson will unveil a new portrait of the city’s only Black mayor on Wednesday afternoon. Jim Chase was in the city’s highest office over 40 years ago and the signs of his impact can still be found around Spokane. A few examples of his legacy include Chase Middle School, The Chase Youth Commission, and the Chase Gallery at City Hall where his portrait will be unveiled.
Longtime Ritzville Police Chief to retire Sept. 30
Aug. 28—RITZVILLE — A first review of applications for the job of Ritzville Police Chief is scheduled for Sept. 3. Ritzville Mayor Scott Yaeger said there are three applicants. The new chief will replace longtime Chief David McCormick, who announced his retirement earlier this year. "My last day will be Sept. 30," McCormick said, after extending that from his original retirement date of June ...
Adams County Pet Rescue Gears Up for Fall Fix Fest with Over 120 Dogs Already Signed Up
OTHELLO - Adams County Pet Rescue is thrilled to announce that over 120 dogs have already been signed up for their upcoming Fall Fix Fest, set to take place on September 20th and 21st at the Othello Fairgrounds. This highly anticipated event, aimed at providing low-cost spay and neuter services, has drawn significant community interest, with many residents eager to take advantage of this vital service.
Spokane City Council approves $9 million for future affordable housing projects
SPOKANE COUNTY, Wash. — On August 26th, Spokane City Council approved $9 million worth of funding to help with nine different affordable housing projects in a 5-1 vote. The nine projects in total are aimed to create close to 149 affordable housing units and the money from the city will be dedicated to 67 of them. Of the 67, only 26 will be newly built and the other 41 will either be bought or fully renovated.
It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency:
Our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. As a platform hosting over 100,000 pieces of content published daily, we cannot pre-vet content, but we strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation.