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Red Flag Warning for Yakima & Lower Columbia Basin
YAKIMA- A red flag warning was issued for lower Columbia basin of Oregon, Kittitas valley, lower Columbia basin, Yakama alpine district, east Washington and the south central cascade mountains on July 16th. The red flag warning remains in effect from 11 pm July 16th to 5 pm PDT Wednesday, July...
Fatal Collision in Eastern Washington Claims Infant's Life
SPOKANE - A fatal traffic collision occurred on State Route 395, approximately 1.5 miles east of Valley, at 10:41 AM on July 15, 2024. The incident involved two vehicles traveling northbound. Vehicle two, a 2011 Subaru Outback, stopped to make a left turn onto Bakie Road and was struck from...
Free performances every Friday though August at St. Maries City Park
Spokane, Wash. – Music has a unique ability to bridge divides, create social connections and promote understanding among people from all walks of life. This year, in recognition of its 50th Anniversary theme of “Celebrating Community,” Innovia Foundation is investing in free and low-cost events and opportunities that bring people together. As part of this investment, Innovia is proud to sponsor the St. Maries Summer Sunset Concert Series, an annual celebration organized by the St. Maries Chamber of Commerce that brings community together around the shared power of music.
Spokane Valley is prepping to fine homeless people for camping
Welcome to CIVICS, where we break down the week’s municipal meetings throughout the Inland Northwest, so you can get involved and speak out about the issues you care about. Some things that stick out to us this week include:. Spokane City Council’s infrastructure (PIES) Committee is discussing standing up...
Heavy traffic due to crash on I-90
SPOKANE, Wash. - A two-car crash on I-90 is causing delays and a traffic backup on Wednesday morning. Update: July 17 at 7:30 a.m. - The roadway is fully open, and traffic flow has been restored to normal. The crash on the westbound side at the Latah Creek bridge is...
Mike Gonzalez selected to be city manager of Sunnyside
The Sunnyside City Council unanimously voted Tuesday to offer the city manager position to Mike Gonzalez, the former county administrator of Franklin County. Sunnyside Mayor Dean Broersma said he is grateful for the process the city followed and both candidates were great options. "I think council made a good choice,"...
Pipe break cuts water to East Wenatchee irrigation customers
EAST WENATCHEE — A pipe break at one of the Wenatchee Valley’s major irrigation systems has left many East Wenatchee customers without water to treat their land during the driest part of the year. The Upper Columbia Irrigation District, formerly the Greater Wenatchee Irrigation District, says the problem...
New Wenatchee Planned Parenthood location responds to greater amount of abortions in Washington
WENATCHEE, Wash. – Supporters gathered to celebrate the opening of the new Planned Parenthood health center in Wenatchee last week. According to Planned Parenthood of Greater Washington and Northern Idaho (PPGWNI), the center replaces a smaller building that had fewer facilities. In a 2023 statement anticipating the soft opening...
Two former Central Washington University professors accused of a hate crime
ELLENSBURG-Two former professors at Central Washington University have been accused of a hate crime towards a black colleague. Prosecutors say that Hal Ott and Brent Hages were distributing papers with explicit pictures of their colleague in order to humiliate him into leaving, according to court documents. A former student of Ott says that the professor expressed animosity toward the black professor. The pictures were distributed in January of 2022.
Idaho LAUNCH Final Awards Headed to Idaho High School Seniors
BOISE – Governor Brad Little announced today that 9,180 Idaho students will receive a final award for Idaho LAUNCH, the state’s expanded grant program designed to provide new opportunities for graduating high school seniors to pursue in-demand careers. Idaho LAUNCH offers graduating high school seniors grants covering 80...
Seattle’s Most Famous Restaurant Painted Itself Hot Pink So It Could Be ‘Kenlis’
Harry Cheadle is the editor of Eater Seattle. Update: The Kenlis event has sold out, Canlis announced on Instagram, but added that it may release more tickets and encouraged people to join the waitlist. Stately Canlis has put aside its typical sedate Pacific Northwest dark-whatever colors and is now a...
At Washington universities, enrollment questions persist
Last year, Eastern Washington University unveiled plans to revamp campus housing. One residence hall, Morrison, was demolished last summer; another, Dryden, is slated for the same fate this winter. Both will soon have newer buildings in their footprints. Even then, one of the newest halls, Brewster, has been unused for several years, according to the school.
WA company aims to bridge healthcare gap in rural areas
LEAVENWORTH – Dopl Technologies is on a mission to improve healthcare access in rural underserved areas of Washington state and beyond. The Bothell-based software company provides diagnostic imaging through collaborations with Cascade Medical in Leavenworth and other rural medical centers in the state. The company was founded in 2022...
WA officials propose focus on America's shortcomings for its upcoming 250th birthday
(The Center Square) – Planners of Washington state's participation in a national celebration of the 250th anniversary of America's founding want to put heavy emphasis on some of the country's darker history, including underrepresented voices. Members of Washington's America250 committee met to get an update on plans for the semiquincentennial celebration of the founding of the country to take place July 4, 2026, commemorating and celebrating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. ...
Cliff House wins Chelan Men's Golf Club Memorial Cup in playoff
CHELAN — Cliff House emerged victorious in the 2024 Memorial Cup Match Play Tournament hosted by the Chelan Men's Golf Club, edging out Gary Searle in a closely contested championship round that extended to extra holes. The single-elimination tournament, which took place throughout June and July, saw 29 club...
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