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‘Try harder at what, being a boy?’: Kennewick School Board defends Title IX
KENNEWICK – The Kennewick School Board passed a resolution condemning transgender participation in women’s athletics last week after a Spokane Valley student recently took the state title for the girls’ 400-meter dash. Before becoming a state champion, the student raced with the boys, according to the Independent...
UPDATE: 300 tons of potatoes reportedly dumped in Quincy
QUINCY - A long, tall mound of spuds line the railroad tracks in Quincy as of Friday. Jamie Nguyen of Jones Produce reached out to confirm that the potatoes did not belong to her employer and it remains unknown as to who dumped the spuds. In total, about 300 tons of potatoes are situated north of the railroad tracks off Columbia Way on the city's eastside. Nguyen says the potatoes have been piling up for a week. Source ONE News is still confirming details about how the potatoes ended up there as there was no public announcement about the surplus available for the taking. It's not known if the potatoes are fit for consumption.
Chip-In Fore Cancer Tournament raises nearly $9,000
Seventy-four golfers and a team of volunteers gathered at the Ellensburg Golf Club on Friday, June 28 to play for a special purpose. The 18-Hole Ladies Golf League hosted the Chip-In for Cancer Tournament, which raised close to $9,000 for the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center and the Gretchen Weller foundation thanks to 35 sponsors and families.
Western Washington man accused in manslaughter of woman after her remains were found in a ravine, records say
A Western Washington man told police differing stories about how a 29-year-old Spokane woman's body ended up in a ravine in May, court records say. Mason County sheriff's deputies on Wednesday arrested Joshua Morris, 43, on suspicion of manslaughter in connection to the death of Joanna Saunders, whose remains were found last month in an embankment inside a wooded area near Schafer State Park, close to a gravel pit. Employees with the gravel pit company noticed a decomposition smell coming from the embankment and notified police when they found a woman's body, court records say.
Pioneer Fire grows to 7,180 acres
CHELAN — The Pioneer Fire northeast of Chelan has expanded to 7,180 acres, with containment remaining at 14%, fire officials reported Saturday. The blaze, which began on June 8, continues to challenge the 558 firefighters battling it under extreme weather conditions. Incident Commander Nate LeFevre of Northwest Incident Management...
In Wenatchee Valley, seniors in need of affordable housing face long waits and cultural barriers
In Wenatchee, Garden Terrace and other low-income senior housing facilities are overwhelmed with demand, painting a complex picture of the city’s multicultural, yet unevenly served, population. Despite the diversity, affordable senior-housing units are predominantly occupied by white residents, with only a small fraction belonging to Latino and other minority communities. This disparity invites a deeper […] The post In Wenatchee Valley, seniors in need of affordable housing face long waits and cultural barriers appeared first on Washington State Standard.
Downtown Spokane announces Skywalk Challenge
SPOKANE, Wash. — Downtown Spokane Partnership (DSP) announced that project “Skylight” will begin on Friday, July 5. The project consists of a light display that will line 8 of the 16 sky bridges in downtown Spokane to highlight key spaces surrounding Riverfront Park. The challenge attached to...
Wenatchee family's baby struggles with rare kidney and brain cancer
WENATCHEE — The Villanueva family received the kind of news no parent ever wants to hear. Their 8-month-old son, Julian, has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer known as atypical teratoid rhabdoid tumor (ATRT). This rare and malignant cancer is found in both Julian's kidney and brain, presenting a grim prognosis with a high likelihood of recurrence within a year, even with aggressive treatment.
Toppenish Rodeo celebrating its 89th year July 5 and 6
TOPPENISH, Wash.-The Toppenish Rodeo is set for Friday, July 5 and Saturday, July 6. 2024 marks the 89th year of the Toppenish Rodeo, with events each night starting at 7 p.m. Adult tickets for the rodeo are $18 for one day or $33 for both days, senior citizen and veterans prices are $15 for one day or $27 for both and youth tickets are $13 for one day and $23 for both. Children ages 5 and under are free.
Davis Fogle, the No. 38 overall recruit in 2025 class, commits to Gonzaga
SPOKANE, Wash. — Zags got dudes, gaining their first commitment out of the class of 2025. Davis Fogle, a 6-foot-7 shooting guard and No. 38 overall recruit for his class, announced his commitment to the Gonzaga Bulldogs on Thursday. The Washington native was named the 2023 Northwest Conference Player...
CDHD Urges Wenatchee Valley Residents to Stay Indoors
As you may have noticed, air quality conditions in the Wenatchee Valley are under assault thanks to the ongoing Balsamroot Fire, which now stands at 250 acres. The Chelan-Douglas Health District is urging people to stay indoors during this "period of unhealthy air quality." A CDHD news release instructs residents...
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