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“Mommy is in the trees”: Surviving Toddler’s Words Still Haunt Washington
Just two weeks before Christmas, 1985, a young toddler is found wandering alone outside a Kmart in western Washington. Her parents couldn't be found anywhere. A few days later, the young girl - named Crystal - was reunited with her grandmother. There was only one clue that Crystal could offer to the location of her missing parents:
Utah Soccer Claims First Win in Big 12 Era
SALT LAKE CITY - Starting its season with a bang, the University of Utah women's soccer program used two goals from graduate forward Taliana Kaufusi and sophomore midfielder Bella Woods to claim a 2-1 win over the Gonzaga Bulldogs to open it's 2024 season on Thursday evening at Ute Field.
Zags Fall in Season Opener at Utah 2-1
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah. – Gonzaga women's soccer opened the 2024 season with a 2-1 loss at Utah Thursday. After Katelyn Rigg scored an equalizing goal for the Zags in the 53rd minute, the Utes scored the game-winning goal in the final minute. After a handball was called on...
Young woman struggles to get answers after mother's death in King County
SPOKANE, Wash. - A young woman had been working for weeks to get answers about where her deceased mother’s remains were and how to get them home. “I miss her so much,” Marie said. Marie’s mother, Kimberly Lawson, had been struggling with homelessness. Marie had been taken in...
Health Advisory Issued for Lower Snake River-People Warned to Stay out of Green Scum Covered Water
CLARKSTON - People are being warned to stay out of the Lower Snake River where there is an algal bloom. Whitman County Public Health has issued an advisory for the bloom in the river. Officials have confirmed that there are liver toxins in the bloom. The positive test for toxins...
Power outage in Moran Prairie area hits 650 customers
SPOKANE, Wash. – A power outage hit about 650 Avista customers Friday afternoon. The Avista power outage map stated that crews were working to restore power quickly and efficiently as of 1:51 p.m.. Updated Aug. 16 at 3 p.m.- Power has been restored according to the Avista Power outage...
Former Gonzaga provost and professor dies from sudden heart attack
A former provost and Gonzaga University professor died, according to information provided to the university Thursday afternoon and shared via email Friday morning. In an email sent to the GU community, President Thayne McCulloh announced that Sacha Kopp suffered from what is believed to have been a heart attack at his home. The death was sudden and unexpected, according to the email.
Spokane man accused of stealing sword and antique WWI gun
SPOKANE, Wash. – A 48-year-old Spokane man is accused of breaking into a north Spokane home and stealing several weapons including a sword and an antique WWI gun worth $8,000. According to court documents, the man broke into the home of a north Spokane woman and ransacked the property,...
Increasing Taxes And Minimum Wage In Washington Forcing Closure Of Pullman Movie Theater Complex
Increasing taxes in Washington is forcing the movie theater complex in Pullman to close. Corporate Pointe Developers announced Friday afternoon that the Pullman Village Centre Cinemas will close permanently on September 5th. The press release from the Pullman based development company states that the City of Pullman’s increasing property taxes and the increasing minimum wage in Washington is forcing the closure.
"I wanted to be a part of this family": Khalif Battle discusses why he chose Gonzaga to finish out college career
SPOKANE, Wash. — Throughout the off season, Gonzaga has picked up a few talented players from the transfer portal. With a stacked roster, there is a lot of anticipation for the Bulldogs ahead of the 2024-25 basketball season. One of the talented transfers and new addition to the Zags...
Armed and wanted murder suspect found and arrested in Springdale
SPOKANE, Wash. - An armed and wanted murder suspect was found and arrested by law enforcement after a short standoff early Friday morning. Several law enforcement agencies including United States Marshals Service and Stevens County Sheriff’s detectives identified a possible location where Nathan Benninger was hiding. Benninger had an...
Spokane homelessness stakeholders discuss solutions outside of law enforcement
(The Center Square) - With the Spokane Police Department officially enforcing Proposition 1, over a dozen city leaders met on Thursday to discuss other efforts to mitigate the homelessness crisis. Proposition 1 was a citizen’s initiative that passed with nearly 75% voter support last November. The measure expanded the city’s illegal camping prohibitions to include anywhere within 1,000 feet of a school, park or daycare, in addition to the existing restrictions. ...
Temperatures heating up to the 90s Saturday
By Friday afternoon, we'll be much drier and much warmer. An area of low pressure will move north in the early afternoon. Then, we'll have cloudy skies becoming increasingly sunnier. Saturday and Sunday will be sunny and warm!
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