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Rolfe replaces Chavez as superintendent of schools in Soap Lake; Britt becomes principal
SOAP LAKE - The Soap Lake School District is excited to announce the appointment of two new educational leaders to its administrative team. William Britt has been named the new Middle/High School Principal, while Angela Rolfe has returned to the district as the Interim Superintendent. William Britt, previously the Assistant...
Workforce Wednesday – Inland Education Alliance
This week’s Workforce Wednesday talks about the Inland Education Alliance and how they can help those who did not graduate high school get the credits they need from classes, and work with employers to support their employees to finish their education. Click the video for more information.
Tri-Cities Rotary Announces Date for the Popular Annual Duck Race
The 36th Annual Mid-Columbia Duck Race will be held on Saturday, September 24th. It's one of my all-time favorite family-friendly events, and I can't wait! This year, the 36th Annual Mid-Columbia Duck Race will be held at Columbia Park. Ducks are scheduled to hit the water at 12 noon. The annual race is a fundraising effort for 5 local Rotary clubs. Money raised goes to support local human service organizations, projects, and student education. Nearly $3 million has been raised since the Duck Races began.
Here is a list of the Fourth of July fireworks happening around the Spokane area
SPOKANE, Wash. — In Spokane, the main event for Fourth of July will be at Riverfront Park. Fireworks to celebrate the fourth and the closing ceremony for Expo 74 celebrations will begin at 10 p.m. at the clock tower. Also in Spokane, Avista Stadium will have both baseball and...
New Gonzaga Women’s Basketball Coaches Redmon & Osahor Bring Impressive Careers
Head coach Lisa Fortier has added Jazmine Redmon and Chantel Osahor to the Women’s Basketball Staff at Gonzaga, with Redmon as Assistant Coach and Video Coordinator and Osahor as Assistant Coach and Director of Player Development. Redmon played for Gonzaga from 2010-14, averaging 4.7 points, 2.4 rebounds, 3.1 assists,...
Drone Search Nonprofit Launches Campaign to Help Find Travis Coleman
WENATCHEE — Aloft Drone Search, an Oregon-based nonprofit that specializes in drone searches, has organized a fundraising campaign to assist in the search for Travis Coleman. Coleman, 39, disappeared from his Wenatchee home into the foothills around the city in 2023, and has since been the subject of multiple...
‘Anything With Wheels’ to be Held in Ephrata
The Ephrata Chamber of Commerce, Grocery Outlet, Pro Auto Repair LLC and Jerry’s Auto Supply will present the Car Show and Shine “Anything With Wheels” on Saturday, July 20, in Ephrata. Classic cars, motorcycles, trucks, bikes, and other vehicles will be on display from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The vehicles will be lined up on C Street NW in front of the Grant County Courthouse and West Division Street.
City of East Wenatchee Revamps ADU Regulations
Building and maintaining Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) is no mean feat, but it just got a tad less cumbersome in East Wenatchee. The city announced on Wednesday that it is moving full steam ahead with Ordinance 2024-02. According to a press release, "This ordinance brings out several key changes designed to remove obstacles and simplify the ADU construction process."
MLB Network Insider Gives Expert Analysis of What's Wrong with Mariners' Julio Rodriguez
Julio Rodriguez went 0-for-4 despite being dropped down to seventh in the order on Tuesday night. On Wednesday morning, Team USA's World Baseball Classic manager Mark DeRosa explained what is wrong with Rodriguez on MLB Network.
Seattle Kraken make NHL history with Jessica Campbell hire
Sports history was made on Wednesday afternoon. The Seattle Kraken announced they hired the first woman to be a coach on an NHL coaching staff. The Kraken announced that Jessica Campbell would join the team as an assistant coach. Campbell joined the Kraken’s coaching staff after a successful stint in the AHL, where she also Read more... The post Seattle Kraken hire Jessica Campbell as first woman coach in NHL history appeared first on The Comeback: Today’s Top Sports Stories & Reactions.
OSP provides details of Wednesday’s I-84 closure
UMATILLA COUNTY – No one was injured in a crash that sparked a brush fire Wednesday afternoon on Interstate 84 eastbound at milepost 227. Oregon State Police reports that the drivers of the two involved vehicles were from out of state. The drivers are identified as Francisco M. Zavala,...
Business Spotlight: Shelby's Floral
KENNEWICK, Wash.- Shelby's Floral & Gifts will be moving to a new location in Kennewick on August 1. Owner of Shelby's Floral, Jackie Brown said while they loved their iconic corner shop on West Clearwater and Edison, they made the decision to buy a piece of property down the road.
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