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Catholic clergy abuse survivors still optimistic after investigation into Washington dioceses stalls
OLYMPIA, Wash. – After a Washington Attorney General’s Office investigation alleging that the Dioceses of Seattle, Spokane and Yakima used charitable funds to cover-up sex abuse was halted by a superior court judge on Friday, clergy abuse advocates are still demanding accountability. Abuse survivors and reform advocates from...
Urgent Alert: Excessive Heat Warning in Effect Till 8pm Monday
Mother Nature just won't cut us a break in the PNW. An Excessive Heat Warning is on. The alert was issued through weather services on Thursday. The National Weather Service in Pendleton issued the URGENT weather message at 1:38 pm:. HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PDT THIS...
Was a Washington State Man A Serial Killer That Got Away?
Last August, a 49-year-old cold case in Massachusetts was solved. It was one of the most famous unsolved murders in 'The Bay State.' 'The Lady of the Dunes' was the oldest unidentified homicide victim in the State. Ruth Marie Terry's hands were removed from her body and she was found...
“Mommy is in the trees”: Surviving Toddler’s Words Still Haunt Washington
Just two weeks before Christmas, 1985, a young toddler is found wandering alone outside a Kmart in western Washington. Her parents couldn't be found anywhere. A few days later, the young girl - named Crystal - was reunited with her grandmother. There was only one clue that Crystal could offer to the location of her missing parents:
Washington parent group filing federal challenge to Biden Title IX changes
(The Center Square) – The fight over the Biden administration's rule changes to Title IX, which will allow boys who identify as girls to compete in girls' sports, has inspired a first-of-its-kind federal lawsuit in Washington state. Other states led by Republican governors or attorneys general have succeeded in getting preliminary injunctions to block the new rules. In Washington, where Democrats are firmly in control, the challenge comes from a group of citizen activists. ...
Ralph Street to close for construction starting Monday, July 22
SPOKANE, Wash. — The Washington State Department of Transportation said in a press release that Ralph Street will be closed for two weeks beginning on Monday, July 22. The closure will take place until August 2 between Carlisle Avenue and Euclid Avenue, just north of the Spokane River. These...
Meltz Extreme Grilled Cheese to open at Spokane International Airport
Spokane, Wash. – Meltz Extreme Grilled Cheese has teased travelers at Spokane International Airport (GEG) with news of its soon-to-open restaurant. The popular eatery is set to continue serving its delicious grilled cheese sandwiches to hungry travelers. Meltz is one of the many local restaurants coming to GEG. Some...
Clarkston drug bust: fentanyl, meth and cocaine seized, suspect arrested
CLARKSTON, Wash. - Detectives from the Quad Cities Drug Task Force arrested a suspect following a drug search warrant in Clarkston. According to the Whitman County Sheriff’s Office, detectives, assisted by the Lewiston and Clarkston Police Departments, executed a narcotics-related search warrant on Thursday at a home in the 600 block of 7th Street in Clarkston.
Cougar Creek Fire Update for Friday July 19, 2024
(Clarkston, WA) – The Cougar Creek Fire is burning in Southeast Washington along the Washington – Oregon boarder, approximately 40 miles SW of Clarkston, WA near Hwy 129. The fire is in rugged rangeland with isolated pockets of timber in a mixed topography of ridgelines, benches, plateaus and secondary drainages.
House fire in Five Mile neighborhood draws several fire crews
SPOKANE, Wash. - A house fire in Spokane's Five Mile neighborhood resulted in a heavily damaged garage Thursday evening. The fire on the 8000 block of North Marjorie Street began at around 5 p.m. and drew about ten fire engines. The Spokane Fire Department is still investigating the cause of...
Booze bandits steal $5,000 worth of alcohol from Ephrata store
EPHRATA - Ephrata Police Chief Erik Koch says its the most alcohol he's ever seen stolen during his time on the force. Authorities say two booze bandits managed to walk about of the Ephrata Safeway store at around 4:45 p.m. on Thursday. with two grocery carts full of alcohol unnoticed. The total worth of the alcohol tallied $5,000. External security cameras were unable to capture the getaway vehicle used to transport the loot. Physical descriptions of the perpetrators are limited to the security photo taken inside the story. If you think you saw culprits, contact the Ephrata Police Department at (509) 754-2491.
Conservative pundit Dennis Prager coming to Spokane
SPOKANE, Wash. – Rightwing pundit and activist Dennis Prager will attend a conservative advocacy organization’s Spokane gala in September. The Washington Policy Center (WPC) will host an event at the Davenport Grand Hotel on Sep. 20th for Republican and libertarian supporters. WPC maintains an active political presence in...
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