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Changes coming to Washington State ID's starting July 1st
Changes coming to Washington State ID's starting July 1st
Spokane, Wash. Starting July 1st, 2018 all standard Washington State ID cards will be marked with "Federal Limits Apply" on the top right corner. The driver's license is still good for driving and standard identification but those three words indicate that the ID is not valid for federal identification purposes. The ID cannot be used to board a plane or enter federal buildings starting October 1st, 2020. The real id act is a federal law, which was passed by congress in 2005...
>>Spokane, Wash. Starting July 1st, 2018 all standard Washington State ID cards will be marked with "Federal Limits Apply" on the top right corner. The driver's license is still good for driving and standard identification but those three words indicate that the ID is not valid for federal identification purposes. The ID cannot be used to board a plane or enter federal buildings starting October 1st, 2020. The real id act is a federal law, which was passed by congress in 2005...
>>Update: Driver in CdA crash arrested for DUI, possession of meth
Update: Driver in CdA crash arrested for DUI, possession of meth
Idaho State Police arrested a man for felony DUI and possession of methamphetamine after responding to an injury crash Saturday morning. The rollover crash happened around 10 a.m. on US-95 near Kathleen Ave. in Coeur d'Alene, with authorities tweeting out a picture of the rollover crash.
>>Idaho State Police arrested a man for felony DUI and possession of methamphetamine after responding to an injury crash Saturday morning. The rollover crash happened around 10 a.m. on US-95 near Kathleen Ave. in Coeur d'Alene, with authorities tweeting out a picture of the rollover crash.
>>UPDATE: Human Remains Found Near Rose Lake
UPDATE: Human Remains Found Near Rose Lake
UPDATE: Investigators have spent the past couple of days scouring the area near the Coeur d'Alene River, south of Rose Lake where human bones were found over the weekend.>>UPDATE: Investigators from the Kootenai County Sheriff's Office along with volunteers from the Kootenai County Search and Rescue have spent the past couple of days scouring the area near the Coeur d'Alene River, south of Rose Lake where human bones were found over the weekend.>>Woman fends off attacker near TJ Meenach bridge
Woman fends off attacker near TJ Meenach bridge
Spokane Police responded to a 911 call early Sunday morning after a woman near the TJ Meenach Bridge defended herself from a male attacker. Around 2:30 a.m., the woman reported that 28-year-old Atif Ado accosted her as she walked home. Despite her protests, Ado continued following her and ultimately held her at gunpoint while trying to drag her to a secluded location.
>>Spokane Police responded to a 911 call early Sunday morning after a woman near the TJ Meenach Bridge defended herself from a male attacker. Around 2:30 a.m., the woman reported that 28-year-old Atif Ado accosted her as she walked home. Despite her protests, Ado continued following her and ultimately held her at gunpoint while trying to drag her to a secluded location.
>>Retired Spokane firefighter killed in ultralight crash remembered by family and friends
Retired Spokane firefighter killed in ultralight crash remembered by family and friends
Ronny Weston (PHOTO: Facebook)
Cheney, Wash. Many including family and friends loved 64-year-old Ron Weston. He had a passion for making people laugh and lived a life full of adventure. Ron was also a Spokane firefighter and was the oldest recruit at the time. He was 45 years old and only retired five years ago after serving 14 years fighting fires. Many who knew Ron, knew he had a creative side. He loved building rat rods and sculpting anything out of metal. He sculpted this dragon which actually can breathe fire...
>>Cheney, Wash. Many including family and friends loved 64-year-old Ron Weston. He had a passion for making people laugh and lived a life full of adventure. Ron was also a Spokane firefighter and was the oldest recruit at the time. He was 45 years old and only retired five years ago after serving 14 years fighting fires. Many who knew Ron, knew he had a creative side. He loved building rat rods and sculpting anything out of metal. He sculpted this dragon which actually can breathe fire...
>>Estimated 230,000 gallons of oil spilled in Iowa train derailment
Estimated 230,000 gallons of oil spilled in Iowa train derailment
Courtesy: Sioux County Sheriff - Facebook
DOON, Iowa (AP) - A railroad official says 14 of 32 derailed oil tanker cars in the northwest corner of Iowa dumped an estimated 230,000 gallons (870,619 liters) of crude oil into floodwaters, with some making its way to nearby rivers. BNSF spokesman Andy Williams confirmed the details Saturday.
>>DOON, Iowa (AP) - A railroad official says 14 of 32 derailed oil tanker cars in the northwest corner of Iowa dumped an estimated 230,000 gallons (870,619 liters) of crude oil into floodwaters, with some making its way to nearby rivers. BNSF spokesman Andy Williams confirmed the details Saturday.
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Bogdan Bliznyuk signs Summer League deal with LA Clippers
EWU Athletics The path to the National Basketball Association begins in Las Vegas for former Eastern Washington University basketball player Bogdan Bliznyuk, Eastern head coach Shantay Legans said Saturday (June 23). The Big Sky Conference all-time leading scorer has agreed to terms with the Los Angeles Clippers, and will represent the team in the NBA's Summer League in Las Vegas from July 6-13. All five of their games will be broadcast on either ESPN or NBATV. Since en... 
Johnathan Williams signs Summer League contract with Lakers
Former Gonzaga Bulldog basketball player Johnathan Williams signed with the Los Angeles Lakers Summer League team Friday, according to Bill Oram of The Athletic. In his senior season with Gonzaga, Williams averaged 13.4 points and 8.5 rebounds per game. However the 6-foot-9 forward went undrafted Thursday night after. During his two years in Spokane, Wash., Williams was a two-time All-WCC first-teamer and an AP All-American honorable mention selection. Williams will now follow in the... 
Jake Vieth named to 2018 ABCA/Rawlings Division I Gold Glove Team
Vieth started 56 games for the Bulldogs registering 414 putouts, 36 assists and no errors for a perfect fielding percentage. His 414 putouts led the West Coast Conference.
Washington State implements clear bag policy for Martin Stadium
Prohibited items no longer allowed in venues include, but are not limited to, purses larger than a clutch bag, coolers, briefcases, backpacks, fanny packs, cinch bags, luggage of any kind, computer/camera bags, binocular cases or any bag larger than the permissible size.
Hercules Mata'afa waived by Minnesota Vikings
The Vikings waived Mata'afa with the intention that he will clear waivers and be placed on the injured reserve list and also signed rookie linebacker Mike Needham from Southern Utah as a replacement.
Hutton Family Puts the "Heart" in the Heart and Sole Run
Like many families, for Alan Hutton and his daughter Courtney, Father's Day weekend just wouldn't be the same without the Heart and Sole run.
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Delta bans pit bulls as service dogs due to safety concerns
Delta bans pit bulls as service dogs due to safety concerns
ATLANTA - Delta Air Lines says it's no longer allowing passengers to fly with "pit bull type" dogs as service or support animals. The Atlanta-based airline describes its ban announced this week as an "enhancement" to its policy on animals in passenger areas. Delta also says it's limiting travelers to a single emotional support animal per flight. The changes take effect July 10.
>>ATLANTA - Delta Air Lines says it's no longer allowing passengers to fly with "pit bull type" dogs as service or support animals. The Atlanta-based airline describes its ban announced this week as an "enhancement" to its policy on animals in passenger areas. Delta also says it's limiting travelers to a single emotional support animal per flight. The changes take effect July 10.
>>Inquest finds officers justified in killing Montana man
Inquest finds officers justified in killing Montana man
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) - An inquest has found officers were justified in shooting and killing a Montana man who was high on methamphetamine and had barricaded himself inside a sporting goods store with a cache of weapons and shot at officers. Jurors said Thursday there was no criminal conduct on behalf of the Billings police officers who shot and killed Frank Joey Half, Jr. last November.
>>BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) - An inquest has found officers were justified in shooting and killing a Montana man who was high on methamphetamine and had barricaded himself inside a sporting goods store with a cache of weapons and shot at officers. Jurors said Thursday there was no criminal conduct on behalf of the Billings police officers who shot and killed Frank Joey Half, Jr. last November.
>>Kennewick man comes home to find coyote in kitchen
Kennewick man comes home to find coyote in kitchen
KENNEWICK, Wash. - A Kennewick man got quite the shock Monday night after finding a startled coyote pup cowering in his home. Jake McChesney was just getting home from work when his dog started barking at something in the kitchen. Jake says he had left his back door open so that his dog could get in and out of the house and believes that's how the coyote got inside.
>>KENNEWICK, Wash. - A Kennewick man got quite the shock Monday night after finding a startled coyote pup cowering in his home. Jake McChesney was just getting home from work when his dog started barking at something in the kitchen. Jake says he had left his back door open so that his dog could get in and out of the house and believes that's how the coyote got inside.
>>Grant County Sheriff's Office: Moses Lake Police investigating Frontier Middle School girl's suicide
Grant County Sheriff's Office: Moses Lake Police investigating Frontier Middle School girl's suicide
MOSES LAKE, Wash. - A Frontier Middle School student took her own life this week and now the Moses Lake Police Department is investigating the circumstances surrounding her death, according to the Grant County Sheriff's Office.
>>MOSES LAKE, Wash. - A Frontier Middle School student took her own life this week and now the Moses Lake Police Department is investigating the circumstances surrounding her death, according to the Grant County Sheriff's Office. The Sheriff's Office posted a message from the Grant County Health District on Monday in an effort to spread the word about suicide prevention following the news of the girl's death.
>>Compulsive video-game playing now new mental health problem
Compulsive video-game playing now new mental health problem
GENEVA - The World Health Organization says that compulsively playing video games now qualifies as a new mental health condition, in a move that some critics warn may risk stigmatizing its young players. In its latest revision to an international disease classification manual, the U.N. health agency said Monday that classifying "Gaming Disorder" as a separate condition will "serve a public health.."
>>GENEVA - The World Health Organization says that compulsively playing video games now qualifies as a new mental health condition, in a move that some critics warn may risk stigmatizing its young players. In its latest revision to an international disease classification manual, the U.N. health agency said Monday that classifying "Gaming Disorder" as a separate condition will "serve a public health.."
>>Tests confirm mystery animal shot in Montana was a wolf
Tests confirm mystery animal shot in Montana was a wolf
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HELENA, Mont. - The mystery is over: Montana wildlife officials confirm that an unusual-looking animal shot in central Montana was actually a wolf. Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks officials initially weren't certain what the creature was when a rancher shot it near Denton in May. They noted the legs, front claws and canine teeth were shorter and its ears bigger than normally seen on wolves.
>>HELENA, Mont. - The mystery is over: Montana wildlife officials confirm that an unusual-looking animal shot in central Montana was actually a wolf. Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks officials initially weren't certain what the creature was when a rancher shot it near Denton in May. They noted the legs, front claws and canine teeth were shorter and its ears bigger than normally seen on wolves.
>>Kellogg recalls Honey Smacks because of salmonella potential
Kellogg recalls Honey Smacks because of salmonella potential
WASHINGTON - The Kellogg Company is voluntarily recalling some of its Honey Smacks cereal after salmonella infected 73 people in 31 states. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says most of the outbreaks were in California, Massachusetts, New York and Pennsylvania. The recall affects 15.3-ounce packages with the UPS Code 3800039103 and 23-ounce packages with the UPS Code 3800014810.
>>WASHINGTON - The Kellogg Company is voluntarily recalling some of its Honey Smacks cereal after salmonella infected 73 people in 31 states. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says most of the outbreaks were in California, Massachusetts, New York and Pennsylvania. The recall affects 15.3-ounce packages with the UPS Code 3800039103 and 23-ounce packages with the UPS Code 3800014810.
>>Investigation into former fire captain began with Craigslist ad
Investigation into former fire captain began with Craigslist ad
A former Benton County Fire Captain is spending three years in prison and once released will have ten years of probation and will have to register as a sex offender.
>>A former Benton County Fire Captain is spending three years in prison and once released will have ten years of probation and will have to register as a sex offender.
>>UPDATE: Soap Lake Fire at 90% containment
UPDATE: Soap Lake Fire at 90% containment
SOAP LAKE, Wash. - The Grant County Sheriff's Office has cancelled all evacuation notices for the Soap Lake Fire. At last update, the fire was still estimated to be approximately 2000 acres and 50 percent contained.
>>SOAP LAKE, Wash. - The Grant County Sheriff's Office has cancelled all evacuation notices for the Soap Lake Fire. At last update, the fire was still estimated to be approximately 2000 acres and 50 percent contained.
>>Get a free taco at Taco Bell today thanks to the Golden State Warriors
Get a free taco at Taco Bell today thanks to the Golden State Warriors
KHQ.COM - As promised, Taco Bell is making good on their special "Steal a Game, Steal a Taco" promotion. That's because the Golden State Warriors beat the Cleveland Cavaliers on the road in game 3 of the NBA Finals.
>>KHQ.COM - As promised, Taco Bell is making good on their special "Steal a Game, Steal a Taco" promotion. That's because the Golden State Warriors beat the Cleveland Cavaliers on the road in game 3 of the NBA Finals. The Warriors then went on to sweet the Cavs to tin the 2018 NBA Championship. So, to celebrate the big win, everyone can score a free Doritos Locos Taco today between 2 and 6 p-m at any participating Taco Bell location.
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Huskies historic season ends in loss In Omaha
Huskies historic season ends in loss In Omaha
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Photo: Washington Athletics
Washington's historic baseball season, which culminated in the Huskies' thrilling postseason run and first-ever trip to the College World Series, came to end Monday as the Huskies were eliminated in a 14-5 loss to Pac-12 rival Oregon State.
>>Washington's historic baseball season, which culminated in the Huskies' thrilling postseason run and first-ever trip to the College World Series, came to end Monday as the Huskies were eliminated in a 14-5 loss to Pac-12 rival Oregon State.
>>Huskies to play Mississippi State in CWS
Huskies to play Mississippi State in CWS
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Photo: Washington Athletics
Washington is making its first-ever trip to the Men's College World Series after beating Cal State Fullerton on Sunday in a winner-takes-all nail biter, 6-5, in 10 innings.
>>Washington is making its first-ever trip to the Men's College World Series after beating Cal State Fullerton on Sunday in a winner-takes-all nail biter, 6-5, in 10 innings.
>>Huskies fall to Seminoles in National Championship, 8-3
Huskies fall to Seminoles in National Championship, 8-3
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The Washington Huskies finished a record-breaking season tonight, falling just short of a national title in an 8-3 loss to Florida State.
>>The Washington Huskies finished a record-breaking season tonight, falling just short of a national title in an 8-3 loss to Florida State.
>>Huskies drop Game 1 of WCWS to Seminoles, 1-0
Huskies drop Game 1 of WCWS to Seminoles, 1-0
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Photo: UW Athletics
The #5 Washington Huskies took their first loss of the postseason, falling 1-0 to #6 Florida State in the first game of the best-of-three Women's College World Series championship series.
>>The #5 Washington Huskies took their first loss of the postseason, falling 1-0 to #6 Florida State in the first game of the best-of-three Women's College World Series championship series.
>>Huskies advance to College World Series Championship
Huskies advance to College World Series Championship
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Photo: UW Athletics
The #5 Washington Huskies need just two more wins to secure their second national championship, with the Women's College World Series championship series beginning Monday.
>>The #5 Washington Huskies need just two more wins to secure their second national championship, with the Women's College World Series championship series beginning Monday.
>>Washington earns first Super Regional trip, beating UConn 9-6
Washington earns first Super Regional trip, beating UConn 9-6
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Photo: UW Athletics
Washington rallied from down 6-1 with five runs in the third and three more in the eighth to escape the NCAA Conway Regional with a perfect 3-0 record.
>>Washington rallied from down 6-1 with five runs in the third and three more in the eighth to escape the NCAA Conway Regional with a perfect 3-0 record.
>>Huskies get 13 hits in win over Seattle U
Huskies get 13 hits in win over Seattle U
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Photo: UW Athletics
Washington's offense pounded out 13 hits and led 7-0 to give freshman Jack DeCooman plenty of leeway to work with as the Huskies beat Seattle U, 7-2.
>>Washington's offense pounded out 13 hits and led 7-0 to give freshman Jack DeCooman plenty of leeway to work with as the Huskies beat Seattle U, 7-2.
>>Huskies Vita Vea drafted No. 12 by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Huskies Vita Vea drafted No. 12 by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Photo: Twitter/@Buccaneers
Photo: Twitter/@Buccaneers
This is the first defensive lineman the Bucs have selected in the first round since Adrian Clayborn in 2011.
>>This is the first defensive lineman the Bucs have selected in the first round since Adrian Clayborn in 2011.
>>8th inning homer lifts Huskies past Zags, 5-3
8th inning homer lifts Huskies past Zags, 5-3
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Photo: UW Athletics
Jonathan Schiffer capped the scoring for the Huskies by singling off of Schulte to send Kahle home for the go-ahead run.
>>Jonathan Schiffer capped the scoring for the Huskies by singling off of Schulte to send Kahle home for the go-ahead run.
>>UW agrees to terms on 10-year partnership with Adidas
UW agrees to terms on 10-year partnership with Adidas
Photo: UW Athletics
Photo: UW Athletics
University of Washington athletic officials announced, Tuesday, plans for a 10-year agreement to make adidas the official athletic footwear and apparel partner of the Huskies through June of 2029.
>>University of Washington athletic officials announced, Tuesday, plans for a 10-year agreement to make adidas the official athletic footwear and apparel partner of the Huskies through June of 2029.
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