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Ephrata woman finds grenade on doorstep, bomb squad responds
EPHRATA - An Ephrata woman's shocking find prompted a response from a bomb squad over the weekend, according to police. In their blotter, Ephrata police say a woman left someone to care for her lawn while she was away and returned to find a grenade at her back door. The call about the incendiary came in just before 3:30 p.m. on Saturday. Military explosive experts from Yakima responded and determined the grenade was no longer capable of exploding. The bomb squad confiscated the device for disposal. It's not known how the grenade was found, but its suspected that it was located or dug up by the person tending to the homeowner's yard.
Swawilla Fire Swells To 5,500 Acres Near Keller With 0% Containment
A wildfire in Ferry County that was touched off by lightning last week has already torched over 5,500 acres. The Swawilla Fire ignited on June 17 and is burning in tall grass, brush, and mixed timber approximately nine miles southwest of Keller on the Colville Indian Reservation. The blaze has...
Stunning photos offer chilling look at Mount St. Helens eruption
The United States Geological Service (USGS) recently shared that Mount St. Helens appears to be going through a "recharge" phase. Naturally, every time we hear news about Mount St. Helens having any volcanic activity - even if it is deemed to be non-threatening - we immediately pay attention. But why is that, when there are over 100 volcanoes in the United States - including 19 in Washington State alone?
Spokane Valley Summer Theatre Brings 1950's Rock 'n' Roll To Life With BUDDY: THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY
Spokane Valley Summer Theatre closes its 'Divine Season 9' with the world's most successful rock and roll show, BUDDY: THE Buddy Holly STORY. Directed by Collin J. Pittmann, with music direction by David Brewster and choreography by Andrea Olsen, you're sure to get your 'rave on' as you experience the drama, passion, and excitement of Buddy Holly's life, cut short at just 22 years old and 'the day the music died.' BUDDY takes you from Holly's meteoric rise to fame to his legendary performance at the Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake, Iowa and features well known tunes including "That'll be the Day," "La Bamba," "Chantilly Lace," "Johnny B. Goode," "Everyday," and "Peggy Sue".
Police: Homeowner shoots and kills thief in Omak
OMAK - On the evening of July 21, a violent confrontation on Hanford Street in Omak ended in a fatal shooting, raising concerns and prompting an investigation by local authorities. The incident, which occurred around 7:15 PM, began when a homeowner confronted an individual tampering with his vehicle. According to...
Dangerous Virus Detected In 2 Boise Areas: What You Need To Know
We're in the thick of summer and some of the best activities you can do during the summer take place outside. Also, it's easier now than any other time to lose track of time while you're outside as daylight lasts a lot longer. A dangerous virus is threatening our safety...
Beat Boise’s Heat Indoors With Idaho’s Fastest Growing Trendy Sport
Boise is one of those places where when it’s cold it’s really cold and when it’s hot it’s really hot and over the past few weeks Boise residents have been working with the “really hot” stage of summer. It could be a struggle to be outside in the heat for more than 10 minutes at a time which is upsetting for many people considering it’s not as easy to stay active when it’s over 100 degrees outside.
COUNTDOWN TO CAMP: How important is the upcoming season to Cody Hawkins' tenure at Idaho State?
The Idaho State football team begins fall camp on Aug. 1. And to get you ready, we’re counting down with a question every day until the start of it. Today’s question: How important is the upcoming season to Cody Hawkins’ tenure at Idaho State? And the answer is − extremely important. ...
Cougar Creek Fire Grows to 12,498 Acres, Still 23% Contained
ASOTIN COUNTY - The Cougar Creek Fire, located about 23 miles southwest of Asotin near Highway 129, continues to burn in timber, grass, and brush. The rugged rangeland, characterized by isolated pockets of timber and a mixed topography of ridgelines, benches, plateaus, and secondary drainages, presents significant challenges for firefighting efforts, say officials.
Dave & Busters is Finally Coming to Eastern Washington
There have been rumors and rumblings around Dave & Busters coming to Eastern Washington, including several rumors of one coming to Yakima that started last year. Happy to say that Eastern Washington is finally slated to get the ever-popular Dave & Busters. If you're not familiar, think of it like...
Drug bust in Clarkston leads to arrest and seizure of fentanyl, meth, and cocaine
CLARKSTON, Washington (KLEW) — A suspected drug trafficker operating out of Clarkston has been arrested. The Whitman County Sheriff's Office says detectives from the Quad Cities Drug Task Force, Lewiston police, and Clarkston police executed a search warrant last week in the 600 block of 7th St. Around 700...
11 Mistakes Idaho Homeowners Make During Wildfire Season
The Treasure Valley is currently experiencing a heatwave and whether we notice it or not, this presents some dangerous conditions... especially for our homes. According to the Western Fire Chiefs Association, we're right in the thick of wildfire season, which begins in June and peaks in July/August. If you weren't...
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