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Kennewick police arrest four suspects, launch narcotics investigation
Kennewick, Wash. — Four suspects have been arrested on Friday, Kennewick Police say it's all thanks to proactive work by an officer during the morning. Police say just before 8:00 AM on Friday, July 19th, officers were in the 3,300 block of West 10th Avenue when they observed multiple wanted persons at a house in the area, as well as illicit drug activity.
Former Spokane Mayor Woodward says city violated her free speech, interfered with election
SPOKANE, Wash - Former Spokane Mayor Nadine Woodward has filed a claim with the City of Spokane, demanding damages over what she calls a violation of her free speech and an attempt to keep her from getting re-elected.
Spokane eyes defunding police by $9.38M, $4.75M from fire, more from courts
(The Center Square) – Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown told her fellow officials they could pull the city out of its deficit; all it would take is extensive personnel and funding cuts, which could diminish public safety. Brown has alluded to this option several times already: first when proposing her Community Safety Levy and then when announcing a two-book outlook for next year. The mayor confirmed many people’s suspicions during Thursday’s budget meeting but noted that the cuts aren’t set in stone. ...
Spokane County affordable housing proving unaffordable for providers
(The Center Square) – With providers unable to pay their bills under current insurance rates and increased costs, Spokane County is considering forgiving almost $2.3 million in affordable housing debts. The Spokane County Board of County Commissioners discussed writing off the unpaid debt and reducing the interest rates on other loans to 0% during Tuesday’s briefing session. However, the county is also considering whether to allow the providers to continue despite the lack the payments. ...
Spokane International Airport to close primary runway, expects increased air traffic over South Hill
SPOKANE, Wash. — Spokane International Airport announced that the primary runway will be closed for maintenance from July 22 to July 26. During this closure, departing and arriving flights will use the secondary runway, which will result in a temporary increase in air traffic over residential areas. South Hill...
Bridgeport considers total fireworks ban following public safety concerns
BRIDGEPORT – The days may be numbered for fireworks within the city limits following comments from residents and the Douglas County Sheriff at the regular monthly meeting of the city council on July 17. Irresponsible and all-hours incidents of fireworks use combined with the high risk of fire caused...
'Let's get down to business.' Spokane GOP delegates say party is unified like never before following Former President Trump's attempted assassination
MILWAUKEE, Wis. - Numerous delegates from Washington and Idaho are at the Republican National Convention this week to help determine what needs to be done to prepare for the upcoming primary elections.
UPDATE: State Investigates Confluence Health Doctor After DUI Arrest
Dominick Bonny is a columnist and contributor to Source ONE News. The Washington State Medical Commission launched an investigation into Confluence Health Neurologist Dr. Shannon Grosdidier after a whistleblower lodged an official complaint about the physician after her hit-and-run and DUI arrest in Wenatchee last October. Prior to the arrest,...
OHA announcing mosquitos carrying West Nile Virus spotted in Oregon
MEDFORD, Ore.- The Oregon Health Authority announces mosquitoes carrying West Nile Virus have been identified in Oregon for this first time this year. OHA says three mosquito pools have tested positive for the virus in Malheur County. The virus is most commonly spread to people through the bite of an...
Level 3 ‘Go Now’ evacuations set for Battle Mountain Complex Fire in Umatilla County
The Battle Mountain Complex Fire in Umatilla County has prompted new evacuation notices, with Level 3 "Go Now" evacuations in effect for the entire area south of FS Road 52, five miles east of Highway 395 South and down to County Line.
Charges Dropped Against 81-Year-Old Man Accused of Shooting Wife
A man from Wapato charged with the October 2023 shooting death of his 74-year-old wife will no longer face charges of first- and second-degree manslaughter. THE CHARGES COULD BE BROUGHT BACK IF MORE EVIDENCE/INFORMATION IS FOUND. The charges against 81-year-old Donald Lawrence were dismissed last month. The charges were dropped...
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