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Downtown Spokane announces Skywalk Challenge
SPOKANE, Wash. — Downtown Spokane Partnership (DSP) announced that project “Skylight” will begin on Friday, July 5. The project consists of a light display that will line 8 of the 16 sky bridges in downtown Spokane to highlight key spaces surrounding Riverfront Park. The challenge attached to...
Wenatchee family's baby struggles with rare kidney and brain cancer
WENATCHEE — The Villanueva family received the kind of news no parent ever wants to hear. Their 8-month-old son, Julian, has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer known as atypical teratoid rhabdoid tumor (ATRT). This rare and malignant cancer is found in both Julian's kidney and brain, presenting a grim prognosis with a high likelihood of recurrence within a year, even with aggressive treatment.
Toppenish Rodeo celebrating its 89th year July 5 and 6
TOPPENISH, Wash.-The Toppenish Rodeo is set for Friday, July 5 and Saturday, July 6. 2024 marks the 89th year of the Toppenish Rodeo, with events each night starting at 7 p.m. Adult tickets for the rodeo are $18 for one day or $33 for both days, senior citizen and veterans prices are $15 for one day or $27 for both and youth tickets are $13 for one day and $23 for both. Children ages 5 and under are free.
Davis Fogle, the No. 38 overall recruit in 2025 class, commits to Gonzaga
SPOKANE, Wash. — Zags got dudes, gaining their first commitment out of the class of 2025. Davis Fogle, a 6-foot-7 shooting guard and No. 38 overall recruit for his class, announced his commitment to the Gonzaga Bulldogs on Thursday. The Washington native was named the 2023 Northwest Conference Player...
CDHD Urges Wenatchee Valley Residents to Stay Indoors
As you may have noticed, air quality conditions in the Wenatchee Valley are under assault thanks to the ongoing Balsamroot Fire, which now stands at 250 acres. The Chelan-Douglas Health District is urging people to stay indoors during this "period of unhealthy air quality." A CDHD news release instructs residents...
¡Wepa! Win Free Tickets to the First Ever Latin Summer Festival at SOZO
The Latin Summer Festival is hosting its first ever event, and this year it will be held outdoors on the lawn at the SOZO Sports Complex. Similar to other popular music festival and events in Yakima County, this event will especially cater to lovers of banda music. Nine major heavy...
Post Falls Police face staffing crunch amid city's growth
POST FALLS — As the city's population swells, the Post Falls Police Department grapples with a severe staffing shortage, forcing officers into grueling 12-hour shifts with no overlap. Officer Ryan Dalke, who juggles multiple roles within the department, has witnessed the strain firsthand. "It's been kind of a downhill...
Fort Hall police officer wounded, suspect dead in shootout on reservation
FORT HALL — On July 5, 2024 at approximately 6:23PM, the Fort Hall Police Department received a report of a 13 year old Juvenile female being sexually assaulted by a 20 year old adult male at a residence on Batt Lane. When Fort Hall Police Officers responded to the residence to investigate they were met by a family member saying the adult male was not at the residence but Officers did hear movement inside the home. ...
Front Porch Farm tour sees over 200 guests
Saturday, June 22, was a busy day at Front Porch Farm in Arden. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., they saw over 200 people come in for their annual farm tour, their largest attendance yet. Some folks traveled from Spokane, eager to tour the farm that has been providing them...
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