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WSU assistant coach Blake Fernandez traded in stethoscope for whistle
BLAKE FERNANDEZ HAD his plan. Once he finished his college basketball career at Western Washington, he was going to become a doctor. That plan began with a gap year, and was supposed to be followed by MCATs and medical school. But as the new Washington State assistant hoops coach was volunteering at a hospital, he got a call from his high school coach Nalim Sood.
'Drug Equipment Violations' in Spokane rose 288% last year despite only one arrest
(The Center Square) – While crime rates remained relatively the same throughout Spokane County from 2022 to 2023, some municipalities saw major increases in drug-related offenses and other serious crimes. The Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs released its annual Crime in Washington 2023 report last week, detailing shifts from 2022 to 2023. Some Spokane County municipalities saw an overall increase of about 7%, while others experienced decreases as high as 12%, but crime was down 3.4% overall. ...
ANIMAL CRUELTY SCANDAL: Police in Washington Shoot, Kill 64 Cockfighting Ring Roosters Rather Than Send Them to Sanctuaries
Deputies in Yakima County, Washington, reportedly made the decision to shoot and kill former cockfighting roosters instead of sending them to animal sanctuaries because they feared the birds would be moved in the dead of night if they were left on the property, according to authorities.In April 2024, the U.S. Attorney’s Office announced 34 indictments on charges stemming from a large cockfighting ring located in eastern Washington. These charges included cockfighting, money laundering, and attempt to kill witnesses.The bust also included dozens of roosters on two different properties. Officials determined half of the roosters would be moved to Heartwood Haven,...
Brush fire burning near Yakima/Selah I-82 interchange
SELAH, Wash.-Fire crews are responding to a brush fire near the Yakima/Selah I-82 interchange. The fire is burning in heavy brush and so far firefighters are unable to get access to fight it, according to the Selah Fire Department. The Selah Fire Department will remain on scene monitoring the situation...
New York town 'ravaged' from EF-2 tornado as deadly severe storms rake Northeast
Photos taken around Rome, New York, show roofs ripped from buildings around town, with numerous toppled trees and power lines. Some buildings suffered partial collapse while others sustained heavy damage that scattered debris down busy city streets.
Interviews with Carmen Goers, Gloria Mendoza
YAKIMA- KIMA Action News is speaking with candidates in upcoming elections. John Franklin spoke with Carmen Goers, who is running for the 8th District seat in the US Congress. You can find the full interview by clicking here. He also spoke with Gloria Mendoza, who is running for the Legislative...
Suspect Arrested for Robbing Yakima Gun Store, Fleeing with Shotgun
A 21-year-old man is facing a robbery charge after police say he stole a shotgun from a local gun store on Saturday. Yakima Police say the 21-year-old suspect, identified as Cregan Antonson walked into T&T Shooters Supply on north 6th Avenue just before 12:00 pm on Saturday and asked to purchase a 12-gauge shotgun. The employee then pulled a shotgun, valued at $300 from the store gun rack and handed it to Antonson. Police say that's when the suspect told the employee, "sorry boss but I forgot my money."
WA Supreme Court lets high-capacity ammo ban stand for now
Washington’s ban on high-capacity magazines for semi-automatic weapons will stay in effect, at least for now, the Washington Supreme Court ruled on Monday. The Supreme Court decided the ban would remain in effect until it can hear arguments on the case in the state’s appeal of the lower court ruling. That hearing could potentially happen this fall.
100 human-caused wildfires since June; lightning in forecast for record dry forests
Since June, there have been 100 human-caused wildfires on national forests and grasslands in Oregon and Washington. While firefighters have been largely successful in putting out these preventable fires, the extremely hot and dry conditions are significantly ramping up fire danger across the region. “We’re entering a very dangerous time period in the Pacific Northwest wildfire season,” said Ed Hiatt, Pacific Northwest Assistant Fire Director for Operations. “Mother Nature turned on the oven for a week in local forests and now we’re preparing for the...
Don’t be that person: State troopers fine ferry line cutters $145
Have you ever been frustrated by a driver who cut in line at a ferry terminal? Well, you’re not alone. It happens every day all over the ferry system. Now the Washington State Patrol (WSP) is cracking down. “There will be some emphasis patrols this summer with some of...
Smoke, Sweat, and Tears: 5 Tiny Tweaks to Keep You Healthy During Fire Season
People look forward to summer. You may be one of them. Families in the Evergreen State plan early for outdoor activities that include picnics, reunions, sports, boating, camping, barbecuing, and loads of water activities in swimming pools, rivers, lakes, and the Pacific Ocean. Sadly, nothing ends the fun as quickly as a wildfire, or the smoke that emanates from them.
Meet the 2024 candidates: Bruce Guthrie, 21st Legislative District, Position 2
Ahead of the Aug. 6 primary election, the My Neighborhood News Network submitted a list of questions to candidates running for election. We are publishing responses as we receive them. Bruce Guthrie is a 61-year-old retired operations, sales and marketing executive, with a second career in teaching. He has lived...
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