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Spokane organization opens new legal clinic to help Latinos
Latinos en Spokane created a capital campaign in 2023 to develop a legal clinic to help low-income people. They produced a film named “The Immigrant Resident” to raise money and within a year, they had enough to open and operate the free clinic they named Poder Legal. The...
A cool down on the way!
A dry cold front that moved through overnight Monday into Tuesday morning will finally bring a break in the heat that we have been stuck under since July 5th. Daytime highs will drop by at least 5 to 10 degrees as we head from the upper 90s and triple digits to the 80s and 90s for most for the remainder of the week, with exceptions like the LC valley who will still see a few 100-degree days. We are watching another dry cold front for Wednesday evening and Thursday morning that will produce gusty winds and the potential for heightened fire danger.
Driver accused of injuring seven Spokane Police Department officers in high-speed chase appears in court
SPOKANE, Wash. — A 21-year-old Idaho woman now faces charges of vehicular assault and eluding police after Spokane investigators say she crashed into a SWAT armored vehicle Friday, injuring seven officers. Though it's not the first time she's been accused of trying to escape and injuring an officer in...
Simplot Donates $50,000 to Support Moses Lake Student Activities
MOSES LAKE - The J.R. Simplot Company has generously donated $50,000 to the Community Athletics & Activities Organization to support the Moses Lake School District during the 2024/2025 school year. This donation aims to ensure that over 8,000 students in the district have access to sports and other extracurricular activities in the upcoming year.
Rivard wants changes to Adams Co. government
Jul. 22—OTHELLO — Adams County Commission candidate Hank Rivard said he believes county government should be run differently. Rivard is running against incumbent Jay Wiese. "There are a lot of things that need changing," Rivard said. He would support moving county offices from Ritzville to Othello, saying that the majority of the county's population lives in Othello. Rivard said in his opinion ...
Tri-Cities forum draws support for Lower Snake River dams
In the Tri-Cities, a forum recently drew mostly people who want to keep the Lower Snake River dams in place. They raised some lesser-discussed concerns to local, state and federal representatives. Nearly 80 people gathered in Richland for a Snake River dams forum hosted by U.S. Rep. Dan Newhouse, a...
Richland neighborhood says ‘hate has no home here’
In a Richland neighborhood, little remains of hateful messages left recently. Neighbors said those messages have no place there and investigators are still looking into what happened. When Diana Moeller went out of her house in Richland on July 10, a plastic bag caught her eye. It had a rolled-up...
Durkee Fire tops 173,000 acres, closes long stretch of I-84 in E. Oregon; overnight closure planned for 3-5 nights
BAKER CITY, Ore. (KTVZ) -- The nearly 174,000-acre Durkee Fire in Eastern Oregon prompted closure Monday evening of a 100-mile stretch of Interstate 84 between Baker City and Ontario, ODOT said. An even longer-distance closure, to Pendleton, is planned overnight for 3-5 nights of fuel break work. The closure visible...
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.
Pepp’rmint Stick Drive-In Offering Half-Price Certificates This Friday Morning
We've been having a lot of fun with the Seize the Dining Deal this summer. The next deal coming up Friday, July 26th at 6 a.m. will be a great one. Perfect for this time of year. This Friday morning it's all about Pepp'rmint Stick Drive-In in Union Gap. Legendary...
Potential electrical issue sparks fire in Finley home
FINLEY – An electrical problem is the suspected cause of a small fire that damaged a manufactured home at 217512 E. 59th Ave. in Finley Sunday morning. Five people were inside the residence when they smelled smoke before smoke alarms activated. When firefighters arrived, they found a small fire...
Rock legend, ‘best guitar player in world,’ dead at 81
Jerry Miller died Saturday night in Tacoma, Washington, at age 81. No cause has been given. “Sadly, Jerry Miller passed away last night,” said the fan page post. “Jo and the family are asking for everyone to please give them some privacy and respect, and Jo asked that people cease phone calls for the time being. Thank you.”
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