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Spokane Motorcycle Collision with Semi-Truck Claims Life of Rider
Spokane, WA — A fatal collision involving a motorcycle and a semi-truck occurred just before 2:30 p.m. on August 29, 2024, at the intersection of Sprague and Freya. The Spokane Police Department (SPD) received a 911 call alerting them to the accident, and officers quickly responded to the scene, closing down the intersection to secure the area.
Second cougar sighting in East Wenatchee
EAST WENATCHEE — Following a cougar attack on a house cat on Aug. 16, a second cougar sighting took place in East Wenatchee on Wednesday evening. East Wenatchee Police Department assistant chief Erik Hampton told NCWLIFE that the cougar was spotted in the 1400 block of Baker Avenue and reported by a civilian.
Celebrity sightings in the Wenatchee Valley
Last year, Christopher Walken supposedly slipped into town and ate at Bob’s Burgers in East Wenatchee. (????!!!!) Wait. What? Did you ever hear about this?. We now take it to our sister station KFFM in Yakima who reported this:. According to Richard E, this is what went down:. "In...
Okanagan Specialty Fruits® Completes Construction of New Controlled Atmosphere Facility; Don Westcott and Ray Moody Share
MOSES LAKE, WA - Okanagan Specialty Fruits® (OSF) latest expansion is complete! The grower recently announced the completion of its new cutting-edge controlled atmosphere (CA) facility at its Moses Lake Campus in Washington. The facility is already operational and spans an impressive 107,000 square feet. "Our CA facility marks...
New school year, new playground for Tiger Club Preschool
Aug. 29—EPHRATA — This last summer, crews moved play equipment from city property onto school district property at the Tiger Club Preschool, according to a press release from Ephrata School District. ESD used a $25,000 grant given to them by the Washington State Early Childhood Education Assistance Program to fund the upgraded playground, according to Sarah Morford, the communications director ...
The Spokane Arena reopens after renovations, Sharma Shields' book list; plus, new music!
The Aug. 30 Jelly Roll concert at the Spokane Arena marks the venue's first show back after the PFD closed it for a $10.2 million renovation. Concertgoers will notice dynamic new lighting throughout the Arena's bowl. The wraparound ribbon board was switched to LED that will reduce energy use by about two-thirds and a new dynamic lighting feature can be synced directly with live performances. Along with some back-of-house improvements, multiple suites were also renovated, while retractable seating on three sides of the Arena was replaced, too — a move that will speed up changeovers between athletic events. (E.J. IANNELLI)
Puppy Ban: Under 6 Months Barred at Washington-Canada Border
Do not get stuck with your little fuzzy loved one on the other side of the border!. Veterinarian Warns About New Puppy Border Regulations. Starting August 1st, 2024, new regulations from the CDC will significantly impact travelers crossing the U.S. border with dogs, according to a recent warning by a Spokane veterinarian. They posted the warning on Reddit after learning of the changes coming this August to the border which could greatly impact animal owners trying to cross to and from Canada. The changes are aimed at tightening security and closing loopholes at the border, especially when talking about the entry of puppies or the verification of rabies vaccinations.
The Hotel Group, Hogback to develop Marriott StudioRes in Washington
The Hotel Group, an affiliate of Hotel Equities, in partnership with co-owners Hogback Development Company, has acquired land to develop a Marriott StudioRes in Moses Lake, Wash. StudioRes is Marriott International's new midscale, extended-stay lodging brand appealing to investors for its focus on the short-term rental market and building/design efficiencies.
'Our family history': Local gyro maker remembers 43 years of Pig Out in the Park
SPOKANE, Wash, -- Spokane's annual six-day food and free music festival is back. Karim Azar has been selling his locally famous gyros at Pig Out In The Park since the event started 43 years ago.
DNR seeks to finalize land-lease negotiation with Costco to bring retail giant to Richland
RICHLAND, WA - Efforts to bring another Costco to the tri-cities are continuing to move ahead. Leaders from the Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) tell KEPR News that negotiations to lease 28 acres of land near Truman Ave. and Queensgate Dr. to the retail giant are nearly complete.
New head coaches take over at Eastmont and Wenatchee
We’re putting together a prep preview of the three teams we’ll be following this fall here on the NCWLIFE Channel…. Much intrigue surrounds the Eastmont Wildcats, who after 7-seasons under Michael Don now turn to Jay Foster to lead the way. Foster says all eight assistant coaches came back this year to continue what Don started…
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