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WASHINGTON, D.C. – In her final days in Congress, Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, R-Spokane, has introduced the ABLE Tomorrow Act to expand and strengthen 529A savings accounts for people with disabilities. These accounts help individuals save for disability-related expenses without losing access to important public benefits like Medicaid and SSI, which the groundbreaking ABLE Act of 2014 ensured, Washington’s 5th Congressional District Republican said. “This is personal for me,” said Rodgers, whose son has a disabil...
SPOKANE – As national heating costs are set to rise by over 10% this winter, Avista and other utilities are bracing for increased demand and expanding its customer assistance programs. Avista estimates electricity-based heating costs will increase by 13.6% over the 2023-24 winter. In addition to bill assistance, Avista provides tools like energy-saving tips, rebates and home energy audits, according to Ana Matthews, the Energy Efficiency Program Master with Avista. Residents concerned about rising heating costs can also a...
REARDAN – One person was killed July 6 when a motorcycle struck a Ford F150 pickup on U.S. Highway 2 east of the city. Christina J. Gernert, 40, of Post Falls, Idaho, was pronounced dead at the scene. Spokane Fire Department officials notified her next of kin. She was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. According to the Washington State Patorl, she was eastbound on her 2020 Harley-Davidson Flathead motorcycle at 6:50 p.m. at the time of the crash. She attempted to pass another vehicle and hit the westbound pickup d...
FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE - Fairchild Air Force Base leaders and community members gathered to honor the victims of a tragic shooting that occurred 30 years ago, last week. The memorial ceremony was held to remember the lives lost and those affected by the deadliest mass murder in Spokane County history. On June 20, 1994, Dean A. Mellberg, a 20-year-old former airman, entered the Fairchild AFB hospital annex armed with a MAK-90 assault rifle. Mellberg's attack began with the...
MEDICAL LAKE — A former Martin Hall Juvenile Corrections Facility employee has been arrested for allegedly raping a juvenile inmate. Antwon D. Jones, 40, was arrested Feb. 29 on charges of third-degree child rape and first-degree custodial sexual misconduct, court records state. Martin Hall, 201 Pine St., houses juvenile offenders from across Northeast Washington, including Lincoln County. Jones was fired Feb. 7 following an investigation into a sexual assault reported Jan 26, court records state. According to staff, an anony...
CHENEY – Washington State Parks is hosting a First Day Hike at the Columbia Plateau Trail on Jan. 1. The hike is traditionally held on New Year’s Day, and participants don’t need a Discover Pass to join in. Rex Schultz, one of the guides leading the way, delved into what makes this trail so special. The hike is from 1-3 p.m. and starts at the Cheney Trailhead. The northern portion of the trail runs from Cheney to Sprague, but the First Day Hike won’t cover the whole distance. “Of the parts of the trail I know, I recommend...
CHENEY – Gun enthusiasts are gearing up for a special event to kick off the new year at Farm Out Range. Owner Bob Hamilton said the Post-Christmas Rimfire Special will take place at 9 a.m. Dec. 30 at the Farm Out Range, 20437 W. Cordill Lane. The event is open to the public. The event is a precision rifle series focusing on rim-fire matches. Hamilton, who typically organizes monthly matches for both rim-fire and center-fire, decided to throw in this special match to cater to those who received new “toys” for Christmas. Hamilt...
FOUR LAKES – The railway system serving Eastern Washington's wheat industry in Lincoln, Adams, Whitman, Grant and southern Spokane Counties will be getting a facelift, thanks to $112 million in grants. The state Department of Transportation has been awarded a $72.8 million grant for the Palouse River and Coulee City Railroad Project. The grant, a product of the U.S. Federal Railroad Administration's Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvement program, is d...
