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Kootenai County faces budget shortfall due to drop in liquor revenue
COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho — Kootenai County commissioners looked to trim about $19,000 from the budget for Fiscal Year 2025 after the county’s share of liquor revenues fell short of expectations. The board agreed on Aug. 1 to publish a $131 million budget for fiscal year 2025 with a...
Wildland firefighter from Boise in critical condition after falling tree incident
A wildland firefighter from Boise who was struck by a falling tree is in critical condition at a Spokane, Washington, hospital. Justin “Riley” Shaw and other members of the Salmon River Ranger District Fire Crew had just arrived at the Coffee Can Saddle Fire on the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest on Saturday when the accident happened. Fire information officer Jim Wimer said the tree fell on its own and was not dropped by firefighters as part of their efforts to contain the blaze. ...
Washington Enforces Statewide Burn Ban In All State Parks
The State of Washington has a mandatory Statewide Burn Ban in effect. A burn ban remains in effect for all state lands across Washington. The state Department of Natural Resources issued the ban on outdoor burning, campfires, the use of charcoal briquettes, and prescribed burns on its lands through September 30th.
Tips to protect your home this fire season
SPOKANE, Wash. – Throughout the year, the Washington State Department of Natural Resources offers a free consultation with a firefighter to best equip your home to mitigate the risk of it burning down due to a wildfire. However, there are a few tips you can implement today to help lower your risk.
‘Icon for the neighborhood’: Mysterious work of art returns to Peaceful Valley with city approval
SPOKANE, Wash. – After being removed by city officials in December, a mysterious and beloved work of art, dubbed “Polly Valentine,” has returned home to the Peaceful Valley with the blessing of Mayor Lisa Brown. Polly Valentine is a mannequin, riding her bicycle straight up a concrete...
WA Democratic Party pushing to keep Robert Kennedy Jr. off the ballot
The state Democratic Party wants presidential hopeful Robert F. Kennedy Jr. kept off ballots in Washington this November. It contends the 4,181 signatures submitted by We the People in support of Kennedy’s nomination were not collected at a party convention as required by state law, making him ineligible to be one of voters’ choices. Kennedy’s […]
Time is running out to pass the Central Valley School District budget
In less than a month, the Central Valley School District (CVSD) is scheduled to start classes. But as of now, it’s uncertain whether there will be money to buy gas for the school buses to run or to pay teachers to greet their new classes because the board has not passed its budget for the year.
Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Sammy Hagar bringing live music and rum to the Lilac City
SPOKANE, Wash. — Sammy Hagar is bringing his award-winning spirits with him on tour for fans to enjoy. The Puerto Rico-made Sammy’s Beach Bar Rum is a collaboration with fellow rocker Rick Springfield and Santo Spirits is Hagar's tequila collaboration with Guy Fieri. Both spirits will be available at concessions throughout the venues.
Third person indicted in international kidnapping, but identity is still sealed
SPOKANE, Wash. — KREM 2 News has now confirmed what was only alluded to in a previous press conference and in federal charging documents. On August 2, after Aaron Aung faced a federal judge, U.S. Attorney Vanessa Waldref said Aung had worked with multiple people in the scheme to take his two-year-old daughter to Mexico.
Spokane sprinter ready to win Paralympics gold
In two weeks, the Paralympic Games begin in Paris. Three Spokane track and field athletes, including sprinter/jumper Lindi Marcusen will be there to compete for the U.S. team. Marcusen has been an athlete all of her life. She competed in track and field for a year in middle school. “I...
Exciting Parade In Caldwell To Celebrate Olympian From Idaho
Caldwell is gearing up for a celebration as the city prepares to welcome home its very own Olympic sensation, Alyssa Mendoza. The excitement is palpable, and the entire community is invited to join in the festivities with a special homecoming parade and reception at Indian Creek Steakhouse on August 16 at noon.
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