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With instant rebates, Washington looks to rev up sales of EVs
Washington just made it a little easier, and cheaper, to get behind the wheel of an electric vehicle. State officials on Thursday launched a new program offering state rebates of up to $9,000 on the cost of leasing or purchasing electric vehicles. And, in a consumer-friendly twist, participating dealerships will apply rebates at the point […]
It’s time for Congress to intervene with the Bonneville Power Administration
While “energy crisis” is an overused term, recent estimates show the Northwest could face a 30% increase in electricity demand over the next decade. Data center expansions, high-tech manufacturing growth and a shift from natural gas toward electricity are some factors driving the trend. Historically, the region has looked to the Bonneville Power Administration to […]
Excessive heat warnings in place as we prepare for triple digit heat
We start off the month of August in true summer fashion; with widespread sunshine, calm winds, and hot temperatures. Daytime highs this afternoon will climb to the upper 90s across the region with overnight lows in the mid 60s. As we get ready for tomorrow, be prepared for even hotter temperatures.
Spokane and Coeur d'Alene forecast
Excessive Heat Warning today through Saturday Night. Around 100 degrees through Saturday. Mid to upper 90s through next week. COPYRIGHT 2024 BY KXLY. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. THIS MATERIAL MAY NOT BE PUBLISHED, BROADCAST, REWRITTEN OR REDISTRIBUTED.
Suspect Arrested for Felony Idaho Warrant and Possession of Methamphetamine
Suspect Arrested for Felony Idaho Warrant and Possession of Methamphetamine. Spokane Valley Deputies responded to the report of a suspicious vehicle and located a male suspect with a fully extraditable felony Idaho warrant for his arrest. After his arrest, Deputies located a small amount of suspected Methamphetamine in the suspect’s backpack. He was booked into jail as a fugitive for the Idaho warrant and a new charge of Possession of Methamphetamine.
One Injured, One Jailed From Wednesday Night Wenatchee Stabbing
Wenatchee Police says there were injuries after a stabbing last night at an apartment in the 400 block of 5th Street. "We do have one male in custody currently, but there's still a very active investigation where we're still trying to determine exactly what happened," said Wenatchee Police Sgt. Joe Eaton.
Spokane County Sheriff searching for two runaway/vulnerable teenagers
SPOKANE COUNTY, Wash. — The Spokane County Sheriff's Office is asking for your help finding two runaway/vulnerable teenagers. The sheriff's office said 13-year-old Kristena Van Eycke and 16-year-old Trinity M. Hoppens-Elmore left the PNW Helping Hands home near North Evergreen Road and East Wellesley Avenue at around 9 p.m. on Sunday, July 28.
Spokane Valley Fire Department responds to fire on North Pines Road
SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. — The Spokane Valley Fire Department (SVFD) is responding to a working fire in North Pines. According to SVFD, crews are battling a blaze in the 2600 block of North Pines Road. Due to the ongoing fire, crews are asking people to avoid the area. This...
Spokane Valley Deputies and Detectives Investigate Shooting Call
Spokane Valley Deputies and Detectives Investigate Shooting Call SWAT Serves Search Warrant, Suspect Not Located. Spokane Valley Deputies and Major Crimes Detectives responded to a shooting call and contacted the victim in a parking lot near Sprague and Sullivan. Soon after, the suspect’s vehicle was located, and SWAT assisted with serving a search warrant, but the suspect was not found. The victim and two minor children with her in the car at the time of the shooting were not injured.
FIRE REPORT: Washington's largest fire now fully contained
Aug. 1—MOSES LAKE — As of 6 p.m. Tuesday, the Big Horn Fire, once the largest active blaze in Washington, has been fully contained. The fire, which scorched approximately 51,600 acres, began at 1:07 p.m. July 22. As of Tuesday, at 6 p.m. the fire has been turned back over to local jurisdiction according to InciWeb. The fire was seven miles southeast of Bickleton and seven miles north of ...