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AIRWAY HEIGHTS – One man was killed and another arrested after an 8:41 p.m. shooting Sunday night, Feb. 4, in the 1700 block of South Campbell Street. Wyatt Walker, 28, died at the scene from multiple gunshot wounds. Devine D. Bullard, 30, was arrested and booked into the Spokane County Jail in the shooting, records show. At press time, he was being held without bail on five counts of first-degree assault. He was expected to be in court for his first appearance on Tuesday. P...
CHENEY - Recent revelations about PFAS contamination in Spokane County have sparked growing concerns among residents and authorities alike. PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, have been linked to various health disorders, including cancer, prompting calls for action and heightened awareness. The issue first came to light due to the use of PFAS in the 1970s, initially believed to be non-toxic. However, suspicions about its toxicity arose later, leading to increased...
MEDICAL LAKE – The Medical Lake School Board recently appointed student representatives in a move aimed at enhancing student engagement and amplifying student voices within the district. At a Jan. 23 meeting, Ashley Heppler, Trinity Shull, Chuks Okembo and Gabby Ornelas were selected to serve as student representatives for the remainder of the 2023-24 school year. The selection process involved an application and interview process. Prospective candidates had to submit a...
OLYMPIA — A sea of red, white and blue covered the Capitol steps as hundreds of Washingtonians proudly waved American flags and demanded hearings on six initiatives that would roll back taxes, guarantee parental rights in schools and give police more authority. The initiatives funded by the political action group Let’s Go Washington all received the requisite number of signatures to be approved for consideration, but have yet to receive a hearing from the Legislature. In all, 2.6 million voters signed the petitions. Republica...
REARDAN - After decades of being affiliated with a mainstream denomination, Reardan United Methodist Church has reorganized as Reardan Bible Fellowship. As part of the transition, it called Dr. Charley Hough - who recently retired from 40 years at the MultiCare Rockwood Clinic in Cheney - to serve as its new pastor. Reardan Bible Fellowship's roots date to its founding in 1903, when it was called Grace Evangelical Church. In the 1970s, it became affiliated with the United...
OLYMPIA — A sea of red, white and blue covered the Capitol steps as hundreds of Washingtonians proudly waved American flags and demanded hearings on six initiatives that would roll back taxes, guarantee parental rights in schools and give police more authority. The initiatives funded by the political action group Let’s Go Washington all received the requisite number of signatures to be approved for consideration, but have yet to receive a hearing from the Legislature. In all, 2.6 million voters signed the petitions. Republica...
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