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Evacuations ordered for wildfire threatening 40 structures in Kendrick
KENDRICK, Idaho – A wildfire threatened 40 structures and continued to grow near Kendrick on Monday. According to the Idaho Department of Lands, the fire was about 60 to 100 acres as of 4 p.m. and was growing. An evacuation order was issued by the Latah County Sheriff’s Office...
Two drive-by shootings in Spokane in past week
SPOKANE, Wash. – The Spokane Police Department (SPD) responded to a drive-by shooting early Monday morning after a separate drive-by on Saturday. According to SPD, the first shooting took place at around 6:30 a.m. on North Wall Street and West Francis Avenue. Several shots were fired at a home on North Wall, which SPD believes was a targeted attack. Anyone with information on the shooting is asked to call Crime Check at (509) 456-2233.
UPDATE: More than 5 homes evacuated in Kennewick fire, everyone allowed back home around 2 a.m.
KENNEWICK, Wash. - 2 a.m. - Zachary Cain with the Kennewick Police Department tells us five houses to the east of the house that caught fire were evacuated. He also says a few houses west of the house were also evacuated, however, as of 2 a.m., everyone is back in their homes except for the home that caught fire.
WA GOP Chair Walsh reacts to Trump assassination attempt, talks RNC security
(The Center Square) – Washington State Republican Party Chair Jim Walsh said the way former President Donald Trump responded to Saturday's assassination attempt secured his re-election. Walsh, who is also a state representative from Aberdeen, told The Center Square he was in Milwaukee, Wis., at a Brewers gamer, with other early arriving delegates to the Republican National Convention when he learned of the shooting at Trump rally in Butler, Pa. ...
Local artist's emotional works grace Manson Library walls
MANSON—The Manson Community Library is showcasing the work of local artist Lisa Raust on its Art Wall, offering residents a glimpse into two decades of emotionally driven artistry. Raust, who began her artistic journey approximately 20 years ago, describes herself as an "emotional painter." She emphasizes that her creative...
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...
Another hot week ahead, chance of thunderstorms on Wednesday
Monday will be the coolest day of the week across the Inland Northwest with daytime highs ranging between the low and high 90s. A few cities, including Lewiston, Omak, and Vantage could reach 100 or 101 degrees. Skies will remain clear and sunny throughout most of the extended forecast, with...
Hit-and-run leaves pedestrian seriously injured along Highway 17
BRIDGEPORT — The Washington State Patrol says it’s investigating a hit-and-run collision in rural Okanogan County that left a pedestrian injured. Arthur M. Binford, 59, of Spokane Valley was walking on the shoulder of Highway 17 near Bridgeport early Sunday when an unknown vehicle struck him and continued on. The accident was reported about 3:45 a.m.
WA Carpool Cheaters Are Getting Creative With Passenger Dummies
Where do people get their nerve to disobey the rules of driving in the HOV lane?. It's unbelievable what Washington State Patrol Troopers may come across in their travels. I seriously wonder how many people get away with having fake passengers in their vehicle, just to be able to drive in high-occupancy vehicle lane. The HOV lane is meant for buses, carpools, and vanpools. HOV lanes are for any vehicle with two or more people.
Following Trump shooting, Washington state politicians condemn violence and spread conspiracy theories
Political leaders in Washington state are responding to the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump at a rally over the weekend. While many have condemned the violence, others have called its motivation into question. Jim Walsh, chair of the state GOP, said he learned of the shooting at a Milwaukee Brewers game. He was with a number of delegates and staff who’d arrived at the Republican National Convention early. RELATED: How the Trump rally shooting unfolded in photos “Needless to say, it was hard to pay attention to the game after that,” Walsh said.
$500 Stimulus Checks to 250,000 Residents: 5 States Launch Relief Programs Amid Ongoing Economic Recovery
In July 2024, several US states, including California and Michigan, are distributing monthly stimulus checks of up to $500 to residents, aiming to alleviate financial strain exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. July 2024 Stimulus Checks – States Provide Up to $500 Monthly to Ease Financial Burdens According to Marca, in July 2024, several states in […]
Red flag warning and excessive heat advisory
Heat Advisory for Eastern Washington into Northern Oregon from noon Friday to 10 PM Sunday. - Stay hydrated, wear sunscreen and find cover from the sun when possible. Red Flag Warning for Eastern Washington into Northern Oregon from 11 AM Sunday to 9 PM Sunday.
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