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HEART's Royal Flush Tour postponing concert at Spokane Arena following Ann Wilson cancer diagnosis
SPOKANE, Wash. — Ann Wilson, the lead singer of the band Heart, recently announced that she was diagnosed with cancer. As a result of Wilson's cancer diagnosis, the band is postponing its Royal Flush Tour, including its scheduled performance at the Spokane Arena on December 5, 2024. In a...
Managing bear encounters in the East Cascades
When conflicts emerge in the town of Leavenworth between humans and the black bears that share the Upper Valley, Rich Beausoleil is the Washington Fish and Wildlife officer likely to respond. Rich and his Karelian bear dog Milo help to trap or lethally remove problem bears throughout the state. But as Rich told NCWLIFE, a better solution is for humans to avoid tempting bears with garbage and easy food opportunities in the first place.
Songer holds town hall in Dallesport
DALLESPORT — Out of OHSU following a mini-stroke four days prior, Klickitat County Sheriff Bob Songer hosted his second “unmoderated” town hall in Dallesport on Saturday, June 29, also his birthday. The event quickly took on the tone of a political rally, with a welcome speech by...
State auditor reports finding for TC fire district
The state Auditor’s Office says a Tri-Cities area fire district didn’t have adequate controls in place to ensure its financial reporting was complete and accurate. The auditor’s office reviewed Benton Fire District 4’s finances from 2020-22 and issued the finding in a report released in late June. Auditors said the fire district, which covers more than 50 square miles in and around West Richland, didn’t have a process for an independent staff or board member to review finances, including adjustments.
Panicked dog at Quincy Animal Shelter declawed itself trying to escape fireworks
QUINCY - Quincy's animal shelter didn't hold back in its real-life display of the psychological damage fireworks do to animals. Over the weekend, the shelter says one of its dogs ripped out some of its claws while trying to escape her kennel in a panic. Based on the photo of the dog's kennel afterwards, it appeared the canine left behind a substantial amount of blood from her injuries. The animal shelter is asking the public at large to not light off fireworks prior to Independence Day for the sake of their animals' sanity.
KID Mandatory Watering Schedule Amid Drought Concerns
In response to escalating drought conditions, the Kennewick Irrigation District (KID) has announced a mandatory watering schedule set to commence on July 7th, affecting thousands of residents throughout the district. This decision comes as a proactive measure to manage dwindling water resources and ensure equitable distribution during the critical irrigation season.
Washington allows undocumented immigrants to apply for professional licenses
SEATTLE — A new law went into effect Monday, July 1 that allows undocumented immigrants to apply for professional licenses. It's thanks partially to the hard work of the Communities for Our Colleges coalition - a non-profit that advocated for the bill. Four women from the coalition have spent...
Seattle Storm's New Nika Muhl Photo Fuels Desperate Plea From Fans
On Monday, July 1, at 10:00 PM ET, Nika Muhl and the Seattle Storm will take on the Dallas Wings, who are tied with the Los Angeles Sparks for last place in the WNBA Western Conference standings. The Storm are on a three-game winning streak and will look to add to that total with another victory. ...
Fire crews put out fire in Toppenish, council member fed up with property maitenence
TOPPENISH, WA-- Fire-fighters are working to figure out what started a brush fire in Toppenish on Monday evening in a spot a city council member tells us is problematic. Both city and county fire crews were on the scene and even people who live nearby were helping put out the flames along linden street.
4 people and 2 pets displaced after duplex fire in Spokane Valley
SPOKANE, Wash. – Four people and two pets have been displaced from a duplex in Spokane Valley after a fire broke out. Around 12:15 a.m. on Wednesday the Spokane Valley Fire Department responded to a duplex on fire on the 12400 block of 12th Avenue. Firefighters evacuated all residents...
Home Depot addresses rumors it denied Veteran’s store discount after story goes viral on social media
SHOPPERS have threatened to boycott Home Depot after a customer claimed that the retailer refused to give a veteran the store discount. The allegations stemmed from a viral Facebook post in 2015. One social media user claimed to have witnessed the encounter and slammed the retailer for the questionable story.
Spokane Valley official proposes 'on-the-spot adjudication' for homeless
(The Center Square) – As cities around the country shift toward enforcing camping bans to essentially outlaw homelessness, a proposal from Spokane Valley could provide a new, one-of-a-kind approach. The proposal followed the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling in Grants Pass v. Johnson, which reversed the precedent that restricted cities from enforcing anti-camping ordinances. While Spokane Valley's camping ban still needs an update to reflect the change, one council member is calling for a new approach to take matters a step further. ...
Sprinkle Says UW Rebuild Made Him Drop Zags Game
The University of Washington basketball roster turnover -- with more than three-quarters of the players replaced -- led to new coach Danny Sprinkle pulling out of the annual Gonzaga rivalry basketball game, at least for now, he said on a Monday podcast. Sprinkle was left with just senior center Franck Kepnang, senior forward Wilhelm Breidenbach and redshirt freshman forward Chris King on scholarship and nothing else when he replaced the fired Mike Hopkins, forcing him to bring in 10 transfers and recruits. As a newly hired coach, he then exercised a contract clause to pull out of Gonzaga games this...
Coeur d'Alene City Council passes hate crime ordinance
COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho — Coeur d'Alene City Council unanimously approved a new hate crime ordinance that adds a new chapter to the municipal code creating a separate offense if someone commits a current offense. City Council says the chapter will create a separate offense "if a person commits a...
Nez Perce County Sheriff's Office investigating 59-year-old Lewiston man found with gunshot wound
LEWISTON - This afternoon about 2:12 pm, Nez Perce County Deputies were dispatched to a home in the 900 block of Larch Lane just outside of Lewiston. The caller reported a male in the home had pointed a pistol at them and fired off at least 2 rounds. When Deputies...
Today's Headlines: July 3, 2024
Studies look at how Snake River dam changes might affect river transportation. Two studies are underway to determine the Northwest’s transportation needs if four Lower Snake River dams are modified to improve salmon migration. The Washington legislature asked the state Department of Transportation to study how dam breaching would...
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