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State to start investigating deadly police encounters
OLYMPIA, Wash. — The State of Washington is about to change the way it investigates deadly police encounters. Starting December 1, the state’s Office of Independent Investigations will head up inquiries into cases where police are involved in deadly incidents. At first, the agency will only investigate cases...
Washington leaders unveil innovative fish passage to revive Yakima River Basin salmon
CLE ELUM, Wash. — State, local and tribal leaders gathered Wednesday at the Cle Elum Dam to celebrate the reintroduction of sockeye salmon to the Yakima River Basin and mark the completion of a unique juvenile fish passage facility aimed at solving a longstanding ecological issue.
Rantz: After crime crisis cost him his insurance, business owner vows to stop paying taxes in protest
A local small business owner is losing his insurance policy after three years of “unfavorable loss” due to claims made after tens of thousands of dollars in damages due to the crime crisis. In protest, he exclusively told “The Jason Rantz Show” on KTTH that he won’t collect taxes for Washington unless he’s able to find an insurance company willing to cover his business.
Senate Republican ‘blindsided’ by removal and ordered return of Green Hill School inmates
The lead Republican on the state Senate committee that oversees Washington’s correctional system says he felt “blindsided” by the removal — and ordered return — of 43 inmates from Green Hill School in Chehalis. The statement by state Sen. Matt Boehnke, R-Kennewick, comes after the...
“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:
Idaho Experiences Nearly 3,000 Lightning Strikes in 24-Hours
In what was nothing short of a 'shocking' report--we are now learning that in about 24-hours, Idaho experience nearly 3,000 individual lightning strikes over the gem state. Each summer in the Treasure Valley, we know exactly what to expect. Things start off slow, and then we wake up one day to scorching heat. That heat will stick around for a few days, and then things will cool off a bit. When they cool off, we get a thunderstorm and then said thunderstorm takes over social media for 24-hours, at least.
Pioneer Fire Update: Efforts Intensify as Firefighters Work to Protect Stehekin
CHELAN - The Pioneer Fire, which ignited, has grown to 31,906 acres with containment at 14%. A total of 766 personnel are engaged in the firefighting efforts, utilizing 12 crews, 5 helicopters, 24 engines, 28 water tenders, and 12 pieces of heavy equipment. Fire activity along the lakeshore has moderated, with helicopter water drops effectively slowing the spread. Fire crews have been conducting strategic firing operations around homes and outbuildings near DP 17, Flick Creek, to eliminate any remaining heat from previous operations. In the Stehekin area, firefighters have been enhancing the fireline around the community and, in coordination with state resources, have installed and tested a sprinkler system for added protection. The southern edge of the fire, in Lone Fir Creek, is holding, and crews continue to establish indirect contingency lines south of the fire.
Two-week operation at Civic Park and Econo Lodge in Moses Lake nets handfuls of arrests related to drugs
In a two-week operation, the Moses Lake Police Street Crimes Unit, in coordination with the Grant County Sheriff's Office Crime Reduction Team and Jail, targeted illegal activities in Civic Park, including areas around the Library and the Econo Lodge. The operation, which involved surveillance and the use of both uniformed and plainclothes officers and detectives, resulted in the detention or arrest of eight individuals.
Woman Arrested for Controlled Substance Homicide in Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE - A 56-year-old woman from Selah, has been arrested in connection with a controlled substance homicide following a suspicious death in Moses Lake. The incident occurred on July 19, when police were called to a residence at 1606 Dynasty Drive at approximately 12:44 PM, where they discovered a deceased individual.
Asotin County fire crews tackle 50-acre blaze near Clarkston
Asotin County Fire crews battled a wind-driven fire that broke out on Wednesday, six miles west of Clarkston. When crews arrived they found a 50-acre wind-driven fire moving quickly into the Asotin Creek corridor off of Peola Rd. & Silcott Rd. Firefighters from Lewiston, Clarkston, Asotin, Wheatland, Whitman County District...
Spokane Police respond to two drive-by shootings Tuesday night
SPOKANE, Wash. — The Spokane Police Department said they responded to two shootings that happened within 30 minutes of each other Tuesday night. According to SPD, officers responded to several reports of gunshots near Lincoln Street and Cleveland Avenue, with callers reporting to police that shots were fired from a black vehicle that fled. SPD could not find any victims.
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