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Historic Coaching Tenure For Clark Vining Leading Colton High School Girls Basketball Ends
One of the greatest runs for a high school basketball coach in Washington history has come to an end. Clark Vining is no longer the head coach of Colton High School girls basketball. Vining won ten state titles in eleven years with the Wildcats between 2009 and 2019. He smashed the Washington state record for consecutive high school basketball titles with eight ending in 2016.
Police: Homeowner shoots and kills thief in Omak
OMAK - On the evening of July 21, a violent confrontation on Hanford Street in Omak ended in a fatal shooting, raising concerns and prompting an investigation by local authorities. The incident, which occurred around 7:15 PM, began when a homeowner confronted an individual tampering with his vehicle. According to...
Legislative Internships for Saint Martin’s University Students in Lacey Offer Great Access to Government Leaders and Professional Development
The Washington State Legislature 2024 session provided hands-on experiences to six Saint Martin’s University student interns, the largest group from any college in the state. The University’s Internship Hub in the Center for Career and Calling collaborates with the Legislature’s Internship Program, offering students the opportunity to earn academic credit while helping to solve real-world problems by assisting the state House of Representatives and Senate.
I-84 from Pendleton to Idaho border closed overnight for crews to fight wildfire
PENDLETON, Ore. - According to the Oregon Department of Transportation, I-84 is closed from Pendleton to Ontario until Tuesday at 5 a.m. for crews to fight the Durkee Fire and will continue to close overnight for the next three to five nights. ODOT says the closures will allow for crews...
New fire in Columbia River Gorge prompts urgent evacuations near Mosier
MOSIER, Ore. (KATU) — A new fire broke out Monday afternoon near Mosier, in the Columbia River Gorge, and is called the Microwave Tower Fire. As of 10 p.m., the Wasco County Sheriff's Office had issued Level 3 – Go Now – evacuation orders from Highway 30 south the Proctor Road, east to Huskey Road and the border of the city of Mosier and west to the Hood River County line.
Alternate angle of Julio Rodriguez collision is downright terrifying
Seattle Mariners superstar outfielder Julio Rodriguez left Sunday's game against the Houston Astros with a right leg injury suffered while playing defense. He was able to leave the field with the help of trainers and put some weight on it, which is a good sign. The visuals, however, of the...
Walla Walla County Fire District No. 5 asks voters to raise fire levy
BURBANK – Walla Walla County Fire District No. 5 in Burbank will ask voters again to approve raising the fire levy rate to fund fire protection and emergency medical services. On the Aug. 6 primary election ballot, voters will consider increasing the fire levy rate from $1.22 to $1.38...
Dave & Busters is Finally Coming to Eastern Washington
There have been rumors and rumblings around Dave & Busters coming to Eastern Washington, including several rumors of one coming to Yakima that started last year. Happy to say that Eastern Washington is finally slated to get the ever-popular Dave & Busters. If you're not familiar, think of it like...
Here’s what’s next for WA’s Democratic Party delegates as Harris seeks the nomination
Washington’s 111-person delegation to the Democratic National Convention will meet Thursday to consider endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris to replace President Joe Biden as the party’s presidential nominee. If it does, as expected, it will join counterparts from a growing list of states – including Tennessee, South Carolina, North Carolina, New Hampshire and Florida. Delegates […] The post Here’s what’s next for WA’s Democratic Party delegates as Harris seeks the nomination appeared first on Washington State Standard.
Big Horn Fire now 14,099 acres, 1 percent contained as new evacuation orders are announced
KLICKITAT COUNTY, Wash. - UPDATE JULY 23 8:29 p.m. New evacuation orders have been put in place in response to the Big Horn Fire, per Klickitat Emergency Management. Areas between Middle Road and East Road. Level 2:. Areas between Big Horn Road and Middle Road. Level 1 (BE READY):. Areas...
Pool supporters in Leavenworth push community efforts as levy heads to ballot
LEAVENWORTH—As the option to reauthorize the Upper Valley Park and Recreation Service Area (PRSA) levy arrives on August ballots, the Upper Valley Aquatics Boosters (UVAB) are finding ways to reignite excitement in the community pool and save it from possible closure. The August ballot will give voters the option...
Spokane floats commercial rent control despite potential legal challenges
(The Center Square) – Spokane is considering whether to expand its residential rent protections to commercial properties, which could result in legal challenges, while also fining vacant property owners. The city council passed a pair of rental protection measures over the past few months, first expanding the notice period...
Legislative Internships for Saint Martin’s University Students in Lacey Offer Great Access to Government Leaders and Professional Development
The Washington State Legislature 2024 session provided hands-on experiences to six Saint Martin’s University student interns, the largest group from any college in the state. The University’s Internship Hub in the Center for Career and Calling collaborates with the Legislature’s Internship Program, offering students the opportunity to earn academic credit while helping to solve real-world problems by assisting the state House of Representatives and Senate.
Rock legend called ‘best guitar player in world’ has died
If you like rock music and don’t know Jerry Miller you probably should. Eric Clapton reportedly once called him “the greatest guitar player in the world,” and while Rolling Stone didn’t hold him in quite as high regard, it still once ranked him among the greatest 100 all-time.
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