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What’s Behind the Surge of All-Black American Flags in Washington State?
What's Behind the Surge of All-Black American Flags in Washington State?. I'm not sure about you but I've recently started seeing a lot of all-black American flags pop up around the Tri-Cities. What's The Meaning Of An All-Black American Flag? Protest Or Remembrance?. Perhaps you've seen them as well. I...
Fewer Washington kids are going to foster care despite steady stream of child neglect reports
The number of kids in Washington’s foster care system has dropped by nearly half since the Department of Children, Youth and Families was created in 2017, reflecting the agency’s push to keep families together. There are now 4,971 children and youth in foster care in Washington, compared with 9,171 in 2018, the first full year […]
New information released in Grant County Fair shooting, sheriff's office looking to improve safety
MOSES LAKE, Wash. - The Grant County Sheriff's Office released new information on a shooting that left two girls seriously injured at the fairgrounds Friday night.
Paving begins on northbound Clinton Street
WALLA WALLA – Paving on northbound Clinton Street begins today (Monday) in Walla Walla. It is part of the Clinton Street utilities replacement and pavement preservation project. The road will be prepared for the first day of school at Green Park Elementary on Wednesday so that the public can...
60-Acre Yaksum Fire Emerges in Cashmere
The Yaksum Fire now stands at about 60 acres. Initial reports of the fire emerged just before 9:45 p.m. local time on Saturday. Per the Washington State Fire Wire, crews were dispatched to a location east of the 2290 block of Mission Creek Rd. A Level 1 fire advisory subsequently...
Saturday storms spark wildfire, force event cancellations in western Washington
WASHINGTON, USA — Thunderstorms brought heavy rain, hail and lightning to the lowlands and mountains Saturday night. The storm traveled from south to north overnight and, with that, had substantially weakened. Saturday storm impacts. Overnight lightning strikes sparked a brushfire that is burning near Leavenworth. According to Lake Wenatchee...
Gonzaga’s 2024 Kraziness in the Kennel Date Announced
One of the most popular events on campus during Fall Family Weekend is set for October 5th at 3 PM PT. Kraziness in the Kennel will be the first time to watch the newcomers. Michael Ajayi, Khalif Battle, Braeden Smith, Emmanuel Innocenti and Ismaila Diagne are all apart of the impressive transfer portal haul for Mark Few this offseason.
Idaho man arrested for murder in 50-year-old cold case
DNA search prompts arrest of Idaho murder suspect in 51-year-old cold case, California police say. Authorities say an Idaho man has been arrested in connection with the shooting death of a woman in California more than 50 years ago. The Marin County Sheriff’s Office says DNA evidence led investigators to identify 75-year-old Michael Eugene Mullen as a suspect in the death of Nina “Nadine” Fischer in 1973. Mullen was arrested near Salmon, Idaho, on Wednesday. He is being held in jail in Idaho while awaiting extradition proceedings. Mullen’s defense attorney did not immediately respond to messages seeking comment. Fischer was 31 and lived in San Rafael, California, with her husband and young daughter when she was killed.
Man gets probation for ‘punching, kicking, and pistol-whipping’ woman
POCATELLO — A 54-year-old man was sentenced after pleading guilty to beating and “pistol-whipping” a woman. Allen John Wurzel, 54, was sentenced on Aug. 12 by District Judge Robert C. Naftz to a minimum of three and a maximum of eight years in prison. Naftz then suspended...
The Seattle Seahawks Will Trade Geno Smith to the New York Giants
As the 2025 NFL offseason comes upon us after the 2024 season, the Seattle Seahawks may find themselves at a crossroads with their starting quarterback, Geno Smith. With just two years remaining on his contract and a new head coach in town, it might be time for Seattle to make a bold move, shipping Smith to the New York Giants. Here’s why this trade makes sense for both teams.
WSU QBs John Mateer, Zevi Eckhaus both have turnovers in final scrimmage as they battle for starting position
PULLMAN, Wash. - Fall camp has been an asset to Washington State football as the team was able to put some valuable work in ahead of their season opener. But while camp is over, there are still some decisions to be made. After the Cougs first scrimmage, there were some...
A tale of two workers: Heat deaths on the job provoke differing responses in Oregon, Idaho
Alejandra Hernandez prepares to deliver a bag of donated clothes to agricultural workers in Hammett, Idaho. The clothes are intended to help the farmworkers deal with the record-breaking high temperatures in Idaho this summer. Hernandez is one of the founders of Latinx Farmworkers of Southern Idaho, part of the Idaho Immigrant Resource Alliance, which raises money to buy cooling and hydrating items for farmworkers. (Kyle Green/InvestigateWest)
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