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A cool down on the way!
A dry cold front that moved through overnight Monday into Tuesday morning will finally bring a break in the heat that we have been stuck under since July 5th. Daytime highs will drop by at least 5 to 10 degrees as we head from the upper 90s and triple digits to the 80s and 90s for most for the remainder of the week, with exceptions like the LC valley who will still see a few 100-degree days. We are watching another dry cold front for Wednesday evening and Thursday morning that will produce gusty winds and the potential for heightened fire danger.
Spokane organization opens new legal clinic to help Latinos
Latinos en Spokane created a capital campaign in 2023 to develop a legal clinic to help low-income people. They produced a film named “The Immigrant Resident” to raise money and within a year, they had enough to open and operate the free clinic they named Poder Legal. The...
Cashmere's Simonson scores Hall of Fame honor after 44 years of officiating
CASHMERE– After 44 years of officiating sports games both in the local area and statewide, Cashmere local Steve Simonson is looking forward to his induction into the Washington Officials Association (WOA) Hall of Fame. Simonson originally grew up in Indiana, making the move out to Washington in 1976. After...
Driver accused of injuring seven Spokane Police Department officers in high-speed chase appears in court
SPOKANE, Wash. — A 21-year-old Idaho woman now faces charges of vehicular assault and eluding police after Spokane investigators say she crashed into a SWAT armored vehicle Friday, injuring seven officers. Though it's not the first time she's been accused of trying to escape and injuring an officer in...
Spokane Sets up Process to Recognize, Take Action on Neighborhood Resolutions
The City of Spokane is taking steps to unify its communities and create a more cohesive local government that responds to input from each neighborhood. Members of the Spokane City Council discussed setting up a process for receiving resolutions from its various boards and commissions during Monday’s Finance and Administration Committee meeting. The officials regularly receive resolutions and requests but lack an internal process to respond.
Spokane deputies arrests domestic violence suspect after car alert in Otis Orchards
SPOKANE, Wash - Spokane County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a suspect for violating domestic violence orders. On July 21, around noon, the Spokane County Sheriff’s deputies were called in after an alert came in of a suspicious car traveling in Otis Orchards near the state line. Deputies said dispatchers...
94-year-old to compete when Horseshoe World Tournament comes to Kennewick in late July
KENNEWICK, Wash.-The 2024 National Horseshoe Pitchers Association World Tournament will be held in Kennewick July 29 through Aug. 3. An estimated 1,000 participants will compete at the Toyota Center and one of the oldest pitchers in the field may be 94-year-old Charles "Charlie" Tapper of Auburn. "I think I'm probably...
Historic Coaching Tenure For Clark Vining Leading Colton High School Girls Basketball Ends
One of the greatest runs for a high school basketball coach in Washington history has come to an end. Clark Vining is no longer the head coach of Colton High School girls basketball. Vining won ten state titles in eleven years with the Wildcats between 2009 and 2019. He smashed the Washington state record for consecutive high school basketball titles with eight ending in 2016.
Coulee City delivery driver reflects on 40 years and over a million miles traveled
COULEE CITY, Wash. - The Coulee City Post Office has a delivery man who has spent the last 40 years driving the same route with excellence as they reflect on his many years of service. Ronald Hughes began working at the USPS as a contract route delivery driver as a...
Police: Homeowner shoots and kills thief in Omak
OMAK - On the evening of July 21, a violent confrontation on Hanford Street in Omak ended in a fatal shooting, raising concerns and prompting an investigation by local authorities. The incident, which occurred around 7:15 PM, began when a homeowner confronted an individual tampering with his vehicle. According to...
Rivard wants changes to Adams Co. government
Jul. 22—OTHELLO — Adams County Commission candidate Hank Rivard said he believes county government should be run differently. Rivard is running against incumbent Jay Wiese. "There are a lot of things that need changing," Rivard said. He would support moving county offices from Ritzville to Othello, saying that the majority of the county's population lives in Othello. Rivard said in his opinion ...
Pool supporters in Leavenworth push community efforts as levy heads to ballot
LEAVENWORTH—As the option to reauthorize the Upper Valley Park and Recreation Service Area (PRSA) levy arrives on August ballots, the Upper Valley Aquatics Boosters (UVAB) are finding ways to reignite excitement in the community pool and save it from possible closure. The August ballot will give voters the option...
Spokane floats commercial rent control despite potential legal challenges
(The Center Square) – Spokane is considering whether to expand its residential rent protections to commercial properties, which could result in legal challenges, while also fining vacant property owners. The city council passed a pair of rental protection measures over the past few months, first expanding the notice period...
Legislative Internships for Saint Martin’s University Students in Lacey Offer Great Access to Government Leaders and Professional Development
The Washington State Legislature 2024 session provided hands-on experiences to six Saint Martin’s University student interns, the largest group from any college in the state. The University’s Internship Hub in the Center for Career and Calling collaborates with the Legislature’s Internship Program, offering students the opportunity to earn academic credit while helping to solve real-world problems by assisting the state House of Representatives and Senate.
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