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Yvonne Ejim: Gonzaga Star’s Record-Breaking Basketball Journey
Yvonne Ejim, a standout athlete from Calgary, has shown exceptional growth during her time with Gonzaga, with notable improvements in minutes played, points, and rebounds each season. Despite previous inconsistencies and a high foul rate, Ejim's performance in the '23-24 season surpassed expectations, notably breaking shooting efficiency records and demonstrating enhanced ball distribution and reduced foul trouble. Her consistent scoring, assisting, and defensive contributions resulted in numerous accolades, including being named WCC Player of the Year and earning All-WCC First Team selection. Ejim's decision to return for a fifth year is a significant boost for Gonzaga, offering the opportunity to witness further development from this dynamic player.
Safeguarding Eastern WA: BLM Imposes Stage 2 Fire Restrictions
Fiery conditions have prompted the Bureau of Land Management's Spokane District to take further action. (We say "further" because an earlier set of restrictions took effect on July 10.) Stage 2 Fire Restrictions were imposed on Friday, according to a BLM press release. Campfires are more or less prohibited on...
NBA Summer League: Update on former Gonzaga Bulldogs and Washington State Cougars competing
LAS VEGAS, Nev. — There are only a couple games left in the NBA's annual Summer League in Las Vegas. Throughout this past week, we have seen multiple former Gonzaga Bulldogs and Washington State Cougars show off their skills on the court and prove that they deserve a spot in the league.
3-year-old boy in critical condition after near-drowning incident in the Spokane River
OTIS ORCHARDS, Wash. - A 3-year-old boy was pulled from the Spokane River today and taken to the hospital in critical condition. According to the Spokane Valley Fire Department, firefighters responded to East Buckeye Avenue near Barker Road at 6:38 p.m. for a reported drowning. Six minutes after receiving the call, they arrived.
SUNDAY UPDATE: Fire agencies, state fire agencies fighting several wildfires across our region
REGIONAL - In Washington and in Oregon, fire agencies across our region are battling several wildfires. Some have been burning for days while others continue to pop up due to the hot, dry and windy conditions. Information on these fires is constantly changing. We will work to bring you the latest as soon as possible.
Washington State Serial Killer Hexed Jailers…And It Worked!
A Convicted Serial Killer In Washington State Put A Hex On His Captors. One of the most unusual urban legends from Washington State that'll shock you is a serial killer who hexed his jailers...and it worked!. Real? Washington State Urban Legend On The Jake Bird Hex Curse Might Be... Talk...
$1.6 million in Scholarships to learn a trade in Washington.
I don't know about you, but in my family when I was a kid, the goal was always to go to college. Both of my parents were college educated. All of my siblings went to college, I was the youngest in my family, and I was expected to go to college as well. I went to what is now called Central Washington University. (Back then, it was State College.)
Eastern Washington Football: Chism Tops All-Conference Team & Stats Success
Eastern Washington football's Efton Chism III named to the preseason All-Conference team, leading in votes among receivers in the Big Sky conference. Chism accounted for 932 yards and 8 touchdown receptions in the prior season. He holds 2,541 career receiving yards, ranking 12th in program history. Yes, But. Despite Chism's...
Dry lightning outbreak could spark Northwest wildfires during critical fire conditions
Rounds of thunderstorms moving across the Northwest may trigger a dry lightning outbreak across parts of Oregon, California and Nevada, which could quickly spark fires in those regions recently facing record-breaking temperatures and dry conditions.
Winco Foods Removes Self-Checkouts in Oregon, WA Next?
Winco Foods, which has stores in WA, OR and its state of origin, Idaho, has apparently begun to remove self-checkout stands from some of its stores in Oregon. Online social media posts indicate some are gone. According to Reddit users online, at least one Portland, OR area Winco has removed...
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