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Threads Boutique located in the Historic Downtown Kennewick area overcomes obstacles to celebrate 16 years of business
KENNEWICK, Wash. – A local Downtown Kennewick business owner is celebrating the fruits of her labor but the road to this celebration wasn’t all roses to road to having her store open for 16 years.
Moses Lake HS Facing Possibility of Canceled Sports Due to Cuts
A community group has formed in Moses Lake, with a goal of helping to ensure that despite budget cuts, school extracurricular programs, including sports, will survive. Group will reportedly present ideas, talk with school board July 25th. According to sources, including Source One News, the group is called Community Athletics...
Class of 2028 enters Gonzaga after strange admissions cycle
Despite changes to the financial aid process and a national ban on race-conscious college admission decisions, Gonzaga University’s incoming class of first-year students has not decreased in size or racial diversity compared to recent years. Currently, 1,295 first-year students have committed to attending GU in the fall. Of those...
NCAA Football: Washington State at California
Nov 11, 2023; Berkeley, California, USA; Washington State Cougars head coach Jake Dickert stands on the field during the second quarter against the California Golden Bears at California Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports
Grant County Animal Outreach can't pay its lofty vet bill balance; donations sought
MOSES LAKE - Grant County Animal Outreach (GCAO) is turning to citizens for help in covering the cost of its inflated vet bill balance. The organization wrote that its $23,187.29 balance is attributed to an influx of puppies and kittens over the summer. Source ONE News sought specifics on what...
Spokane native Steve Gleason receives Arthur Ashe Courage Award at 2024 ESPYs
LOS ANGELES, Calif. — Former Washington State Cougar and Spokane native Steve Gleason was honored at the 2024 ESPYs in Los Angeles and given the Arthur Ashe Award for Courage Thursday night. The Arthur Ashe Award for Courage has been given to individuals since 1993 for those “whose contributions...
Trade Proposal Sends Mariners $19 Million All-Star Slugger in 4-Player Swap
The Houston Astros have closed the gap considerably in the American League West. However, the Seattle Mariners are entering July 12 games in first place with a two-game lead. They own a 52-43 record and will search for offensive upgrades before the July 30 trade deadline. Could president of baseball operations Jerry Dipoto find a way to land Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. via trade?
Citizens celebrate Independence Day with Reading of Constitution
Colville, WA – About one hundred citizens gathered on the Stevens County Courthouse lawn July 4 in the evening to celebrate Independence Day with a reading of our nation’s founding documents. The 90-minute program included an opening prayer by Chaplain Matt Pecquex, a reading of the Declaration of...
Spokane may add ‘housing status’ to list of protected classes amid homeless crisis
(The Center Square) – The Spokane City Council is considering an ordinance that would add “housing status” to the list of protected classes amid the city’s homelessness crisis. Councilmember Lili Navarrete put the legislation together following last year’s resolution recognizing the “human rights and basic dignities of individuals experiencing homelessness.” Navarrete’s new ordinance amends several sections of the Spokane Municipal Code while proposing an entirely new one. The measure intends...
Walla Walla District of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Welcomes New Commanding Officer
WALLA WALLA, Wash. -- Lieutenant Col. Kathryn Werback is now command of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Walla Walla District after a change of command ceremony Friday morning.
Hermona Girmay of Edmonds crowned Miss Washington 2024
Hermona Girmay of Edmonds, who was named Miss Seattle in February, was crowned Miss Washington 2024 on July 6 at Capital High School Performing Arts Center in Olympia. Girmay, who was born and raised in Edmonds, attended Holy Rosary School and graduated from Edmonds-Woodway High School. According to a news...
Columbia Basin's battle with Japanese beetles expands beyond initial quarantine zone
Tri-Cities, Wash. — Leaders from the Washington Department of Agriculture say Japanese Beetles have been found outside of the quarantine area originally in Pasco. The Japanese Beetle can affect up to 300-different species of plants, including some of the most important crops in the area like hops, grapes, and roses. We're told they start as a grub, staying below the ground until late June, when they come up to wreck havoc on local crops.
Recall process underway for Mabton Mayor Rachel Ruelas
YAKIMA COUNTY, WA-- The recall process for Mabton mayor Rachel Ruelas is now underway. County Auditor Charles Ross telling KIMA on Friday four of the five council members who submitted the charges have re-filed. Ross also tells us a ballot summary is being written and sent to all parties including...
All Diamond Shruumz Chocolates, Gummies, And Cones Recalled in WA
Prophet Premium Blends has issued a recall on all Diamond Shruumz products. At least 58 people in at least 27 states reported serious illness after consuming Diamond Shruumz chocolates, gummies, and cones. 30 people were hospitalized. On case of serious illness has been identified in Washington State in a Grant County resident.
Officials Considering Lethal Removal of Wolves in Asotin County Following Recent Livestock Attacks
CLARKSTON - Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife staff are considering lethal removal of wolves in the Couse Pack after recent attacks on cattle in Asotin County. According to officials, as of July 8, 2024, WDFW staff have investigated one dead calf, as well as one injured calf and two injured cows. Based on the investigations, staff confirmed the dead calf was killed by a wolf, or wolves, and two of the injured livestock (one calf and one cow) wounds were caused by confirmed wolf depredation events. The injuries to the fourth cow were determined to have been caused by a probable wolf depredation event.
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