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Spokane Valley is prepping to fine homeless people for camping
Welcome to CIVICS, where we break down the week’s municipal meetings throughout the Inland Northwest, so you can get involved and speak out about the issues you care about. Some things that stick out to us this week include:. Spokane City Council’s infrastructure (PIES) Committee is discussing standing up...
Yakima Council Unanimously Approves Vicki Baker as New City Manager
Yakima's Vicki Baker has been named as the new Yakima City Manager. The longtime Yakima resident was chosen by the Yakima City Council as the new leader of Yakima through a series of interviews. THE COUNCIL WAS UNANIMOUS IN VOTING FOR BAKER. The council on Tuesday voted 7-0 to install...
Potential for lightning and fire starts today. Hotter weather looms for the weekend.
The Oregon DEQ has issued an Air Quality Alert for southern Morrow and southern/eastern Umatilla counties due to smoke from the Lone Rock Fire. This runs until 12 PM Wednesday.
Nile Valley Days Turns 50! Join the Party at Jim Sprick Community Park
Nile Valley Days is set for this coming weekend, July 20-21 and it's an important year. It's the 50th anniversary of the event held at Jim Sprick Community Park on Chinook pass. LOTS OF FREE FUN FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY. The weekend is packed with fun family activities. You'll find...
Excessive heat in the triple digits for the Yakima and Kittitas Valleys
Excessive Heat Warning for the Yakima and Kittitas Valleys from noon Tuesday to 10 PM Thursday…. Stay hydrated, wear sunscreen and find cover from the sun when possible. Heat Advisory for Eastern Washington into Northern Oregon from noon Tuesday to 10 PM Wednesday…. High temps expected are 95-105°. Moderate risk...
At Washington universities, enrollment questions persist
Last year, Eastern Washington University unveiled plans to revamp campus housing. One residence hall, Morrison, was demolished last summer; another, Dryden, is slated for the same fate this winter. Both will soon have newer buildings in their footprints. Even then, one of the newest halls, Brewster, has been unused for several years, according to the school.
WA officials propose focus on America's shortcomings for its upcoming 250th birthday
(The Center Square) – Planners of Washington state's participation in a national celebration of the 250th anniversary of America's founding want to put heavy emphasis on some of the country's darker history, including underrepresented voices. Members of Washington's America250 committee met to get an update on plans for the semiquincentennial celebration of the founding of the country to take place July 4, 2026, commemorating and celebrating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. ...
Developer proposes 300 homes at Vista Field
A proposal to build about 300 homes in Vista Field over multiple phases has received the initial green light from Port of Kennewick commissioners – perhaps the biggest milestone yet in the effort to transform the former airport into a vibrant regional town center. The proposal by the newly...
Kennewick construction company puts clients in the spotlight
The name Hummel Construction and Development is fitting, given that the Kennewick-based general contracting company was founded by James and Sherry Hummel, but another similar-sounding name could be fitting, too: “humble.”. That’s because Hummel – which largely focuses on commercial development – does its best to shine the light...
Hot Mess Burgers & Fries owner blazes a trail
Cara Nokes has a lot to be proud of, from a big, loving family to a wildly popular food truck – one that continues to grow and gain fans in the Tri-Cities and beyond. The classically trained chef and co-owner of Hot Mess Burgers & Fries, a mainstay in downtown Kennewick, also now is living as her authentic self.
Country star Walker Hayes announces tour stop in Spokane this September
SPOKANE, Wash. — Spokane is fancy like Applebee’s on a date night! Grammy-nominated country star Walker Hayes is bringing his The Same Drunk Tour to BECU Live at Northern Quest!. The “Fancy Like” and “You Broke Up With Me” singer will take the stage in Spokane on Friday,...
Fish and Wildlife Director Declines Lethal Removal of Wolves in Asotin County Following Recent Livestock Attacks
ASOTIN - Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Director Kelly Susewind has rejected the option of lethal removal of a wolf or wolves from the Couse wolf pack in southeast Washington, in response to repeated attacks of cattle in Asotin County. A WDFW statement says Susewind's decision is consistent with...
Calvary Chapel Sanctuary and Fellowship Hall
Calvary Chapel of Tri-Cities recently completed construction on a 43,000-square-foot sanctuary and fellowship hall in Kennewick. The project also featured a cafe, coffee/tea area, information area, two green rooms, upstairs and downstairs backstage storage, six school classrooms and restrooms. The classrooms will be used for the children’s ministry and Calvary...
Family of the murdered couple addresses the court during the defendants’ sentencing
The families of Malinda Moore, 28, and Brent Roscoe, 36, finally had the opportunity to confront the two women responsible for the murders, 18 months after the tragic incident occurred. As Riley Franke and Camryn Chase awaited their sentencing, the Lucas County Common Pleas courtroom was filled with fourteen members...
Sam Hartman shares his first screenshot of EA Sports NCAA College Football 2025
The early access for EA Sports College Football 2025 dropped on Monday, and many, including former Notre Dame football quarterbackSam Hartman fired up their consoles. The current Washington Commanders player shared on social media that he had to get some frustrations out, but not with his most recent former team, the Irish. Hartman routed Clemson using Wake Forest, scoring 105 while allowing 34 points. It makes plenty of sense for him to target the Tigers, as he faced them four separate times in his collegiate career, each of them resulting in a loss for Hartman’s teams. His best shots came this past season and in 2022 when they battled into a second overtime. Just blowing off some steam… 😅😂 @EASPORTSCollege pic.twitter.com/XR406xjLMR — Sam Hartman (@sam_hartman10) July 16, 2024 Hopefully Hartman picks up the sticks with Notre Dame soon, and shares another moment of him blowing off some steam. Contact/Follow us @IrishWireND on X (Formerly Twitter), and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Notre Dame news, notes, and opinions. Follow Mike on X: @MikeFChen
Vicki Baker selected as new Yakima City Manager
YAKIMA, Wash. – The Yakima City Council announced on Tuesday during a meeting that Vicki Baker will be the next Yakima City Manager. The City of Yakima says Baker and the two other finalists, former Franklin County Administrator Mike Gonzalez, who is now the City Manager of Sunnyside, and Wellton, Arizona Town Manager Richard Marsh, Jr., were each interviewed on July 1. Negotiations started with Baker the next day.
Two brush fires burn near Yakima/Selah I-82 interchange
SELAH, Wash. - Fire crews responded to two different brush fires near the Yakima/Selah I-82 interchange on Tuesday. Selah Fire Chief Jim Lange says both fires are under control and burned in areas that were difficult to access due to thick vegetation. On the east side of I-82, one fire...
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