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Seed bugs pestering people around the Inland Northwest
SPOKANE, Wash. – If you live in the Inland Northwest, you may have noticed a bunch of tiny brown or black bugs in and around your home–more so than you might be used to seeing this time of year–which are proving to be quite the nuisance for many people around the region.
Former Spokane Mayor Woodward files damages claim against city
SPOKANE, Wash. – It’s a moment that has become a fixture in Spokane’s political history. Former Spokane Nadine Woodward stands next to alt-right pastor Sean Feucht and former Washington State Representative Matt Shea with her hands extended in prayer during a political event in Aug. 2023.
Spokane Indians defeat Vancouver Canadians 4-3, claiming top sport in Northwest League
VANCOUVER, B.C. — After extra innings, the Spokane Indians and came out on top with a 4-3 win over the Vancouver Canadians on Friday. With this win, the Indians are once again leading the Northwest League. Before this win, they were tied for first with the Vancouver Canadians. If the Indians are able to pull off a sweep in this series, it will determine who ends up with that first place spot at the end of the regular season.
Judge turns down ex-Rep. George Santos’ request to nix some charges ahead of fraud trial
NEW YORK (AP) — Former U.S. Rep. George Santos has lost a bid to get rid of part of the criminal case against him as he heads toward trial on charges that include defrauding campaign donors. U.S. District Joanna Seybert turned down Santos’ request Friday. He was seeking the dismissal of charges of aggravated identity theft and theft of public money — in all, three of the 23 charges against him. The judge wrote that the indictment met the legal bar for the charges in question. Prosecutors and Santos’ lawyers declined to comment.
Wildfire in Southern Asotin County Reaches 6,758 Acres, is 19% Contained
ASOTIN COUNTY - The Cougar Creek Fire is burning about 23 miles southwest of Asotin in timber grass and brush, near Highway 129. The fire is located in rugged rangeland with isolated pockets of timber in a mixed topography of ridgelines, benches, plateaus, and secondary drainages. The blaze was first reported around 7:00 p.m. on Monday.
Evacuations issued north of Wilbur as fire chars 2,500 acres
WILBUR — The Swawilla Fire, ignited by lightning on July 17th, continues to burn approximately 9 miles south of Keller. As of today, the fire has affected an estimated 2,500 acres, prompting significant firefighting efforts and precautionary measures. On July 19th, the fire spread east and south along the...
Local man run over by his own pickup and trailer during McCammon incident
MCCAMMON — A man was rushed to Portneuf Medical Center on Friday after being run over by his own pickup truck and trailer during an incident in McCammon, authorities said. The incident occurred around 5:30 p.m. on the lawn of a home at 1st West after the man's Ford pickup truck wouldn't start and he was working on the engine but didn't realize he had left the vehicle in gear, the Bannock County Sheriff's Office reported. ...
Washington state wants to help pay for your new heat pump.
Is it too late to be talking about upgrading your HVAC system? (I'm talking air conditioning now). There are several ways that you can actually save money on switching over to a heat pump system. For your home. Why a heat pump?. According to energy.gov. “Unlike standard compressors that can...
You Won’t Believe Who Washington State’s Most Successful Bank Robber Is
A New Netflix Movie Spotlights Washington State's Most Succesful Bank Robber. Who was Washington State's most prolific bank robber?. I just finished watching Netflix's “How to Rob a Bank,” and it’s worth watching if you’re into true crime. The movie covers one of the most prolific...
Washington State Serial Killer Once Played for Green Bay Packers
Washington State Serial Killer Once Played for Green Bay Packers. When you read about serial killers, some are reclusive while others are surprisingly extroverted and one such serial killer from Washington State even went on to play for the Green Bay Packers. The I-5 Killer Was Only Convicted Of One...
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