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Vicki Baker selected as new Yakima City Manager
YAKIMA, Wash. – The Yakima City Council announced on Tuesday during a meeting that Vicki Baker will be the next Yakima City Manager. The City of Yakima says Baker and the two other finalists, former Franklin County Administrator Mike Gonzalez, who is now the City Manager of Sunnyside, and Wellton, Arizona Town Manager Richard Marsh, Jr., were each interviewed on July 1. Negotiations started with Baker the next day.
Popular Grocery Chain Closing Over 30 Locations
Ever since the pandemic hit, and still to this day, businesses have been struggling to stay afloat. Closing down stores that are underperforming, and having to file for bankruptcy seem to be the norm of today's day and age. Popular grocery chain closing over 2 dozen locations. Stop & Shop,...
Washington Adult Home Operator Facing Felony Charge in Alleged Workers’ Comp Scam
A Spokane, Washington woman who ran an adult family home while claiming she was too injured to work faces a felony charge in a $60,000 workers’ compensation fraud case. Serah Kamau, 52, reportedly operated her business, Brookhouse Adult Family Home, for 15 months in 2021 and 2022 while still collecting wage-replacement benefits from the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries.
Downtown Spokane restaurant ‘The Viking’ catches fire
SPOKANE, Wash. – The Downtown Spokane restaurant ‘The Viking’ caught fire Tuesday morning, and an investigation into the cause is underway. Around 5:30 a.m., the Spokane Fire Department responded to the restaurant at the 1200 block of North Stevens Street. A security guard passing by noticed the...
SWX Announces High School Football Broadcast Schedule
We are only about a month away from high school football practices starting up. SWX is releasing their broadcast schedule, though please understand that it is subject to change. It begins September 6th at Edgar Brown Stadium when Southridge takes on Pasco. There are 10 games on the docket, with...
Drew Timme continues to prove he deserves a shot on an NBA roster
Mark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs are producing NBA talent on a consistent basis. The Zags have seen at least one player selected in each of the past four NBA drafts and currently boast more players in the league than every college basketball program not named Kentucky, Duke, Michigan, UCLA, Arkansas, and Kansas. However, the program’s all-time leading scorer, Drew Timme, is not among them. Timme had an unbelievably prolific career in Spokane, earning consensus All-American honors three times, twice winning WCC Player of the Year, along with two NCAA All-Region nods, an All-Tournament nod, and WCC Tournament MVP. Despite the accolades,...
Powerboat racing competition hits Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE, Wash. – Hydroplane and runabout racing boats hit the water this week in Moses Lake for a racing competition. Cascade Park in Moses Lake will be hosting the Championship American Power Boat Association Nationals. Races will run all week long, with testing on Tuesday and the finals...
The Black Crows are coming to Wenatchee. On a Friday!
I love live music. I don't get to see much live music anymore. I used to go almost on a weekly basis. Having to get up as early as I do for the morning show on The Quake 102.1 means. (I don't get to stay up late on a school night.)
Updated Confluence Parkway Project design keeps Denny’s & The Igloo | Phase 1 to break ground spring of 2025
WENATCHEE — During an open house last night, the City of Wenatchee shared updated design plans for the Confluence Parkway Project and says Phase 1 is scheduled to break ground next spring. Updated designs for the roughly $134 million parkway and bridge project will spare both Denny’s and The...
Retail Center, Eyecare Facility Coming to Kennewick’s Vista Field
The City of Kennewick and Port of Kennewick announced recently more development coming to the renovated Vista Field area. The Port says a new eyecare facility is planned, according to their release:. "During its July 9, 2024, regular meeting, the Port of Kennewick Board of Commissioners received and unanimously approved...
Evacuations dropped for wildfire in Grant County
GRANT COUNTY, Wash. – The Grant County Sheriff’s Office issued evacuation orders for areas around Electric City Tuesday due to a wildfire. According to the Sheriff’s Office, people should be ready to leave immediately. “Level 2 Evacuation notice from Sunny Drive to 5th St north of Electric...
Nile Valley Days Turns 50! Join the Party at Jim Sprick Community Park
Nile Valley Days is set for this coming weekend, July 20-21 and it's an important year. It's the 50th anniversary of the event held at Jim Sprick Community Park on Chinook pass. LOTS OF FREE FUN FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY. The weekend is packed with fun family activities. You'll find...
Save 50% at Papa Baird’s Restaurant When You Seize The Deal!
Wake up early Friday morning, tap the station app, and Seize the Dining Deal of the Week!. Starting at 6 am on Friday (July 19th), you can get a $25 gift card for 50% off!. This week’s Dining Deal is for the ultimate place for comfort food in the Yakima Valley!
Sockeye Salmon Season Expanding On Lake Wenatchee
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife is expanding Sockeye Salmon fishing season on Lake Wenatchee this year. The agency is projecting a surplus of harvestable sockeye to reach the lake, well above the natural spawning goal of 23,000 fish. Anglers ply the waters of Brewster Pool of the Upper...
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