Derek Strom
Reporter, Anchor and Forecaster at KOBI-TV (Medford, OR) / KOTI-TV (Klamath Falls, OR)
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1 week ago |
kxly.com | Derek Strom
IDAHO — Starting on July first kids will no longer be required to be vaccinated to attend schools in Idaho. Once Senate Bill 1210 goes into effect, schools, businesses, and government organizations won't be able to refuse service, employment, or entry because of a medical intervention like being vaccinated. Part-owner of Bear Claw Cookies Lois Phillips said, "it definitely makes it more employee-friendly.
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1 week ago |
kxly.com | Derek Strom
SPOKANE, Wash. — If you've ever felt the frustration of changing your clocks twice a year, you're not alone. The Senate Commerce Committee is currently debating the adoption of permanent daylight saving time across the United States. Many scientists and doctors suggest ending the time changes could benefit both adults and children by keeping schedules consistent. Studies indicate that losing an hour of sleep during these changes can lead to sleep deprivation and an increase in car accidents.
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2 weeks ago |
kxly.com | Derek Strom
SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. -- A local coffee shop is bracing for even higher prices as coffee bean costs hit record highs. Despite President Trump's temporary pause on tariffs, many businesses are still worried they might need to raise prices to offset the cost of imported products. Jeff Henry, General Manager of 4 Seasons Coffee Roasters in Spokane Valley, said importing coffee beans has become much more expensive recently.
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2 weeks ago |
kxly.com | Misti Reed |Derek Strom
SPOKANE, Wash. -- Spokane Police discovered far more sinister crimes after a domestic violence call in February, after searching a man's phone, according to an affidavit of facts filed with the Spokane County Superior Court. Christopher S. Marsh was arrested Monday afternoon for nearly 30 counts of Child Sex Abuse Material (CSAM). According to court documents, police first had an encounter with Marsh and his partner on February 8, 2025.
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2 weeks ago |
kxly.com | Derek Strom
AIRWAY HEIGHTS, Wash.-- Airway Heights has a new public safety building on the way and its fire department plans to move in very soon. It will replace the current fire station, which is 57 years old. "The building that we're currently in was built in 1968 and we've outgrown it a number of years ago," said Fire Chief Mitch Metzger. The upstairs area of the new public safety building by itself is bigger than the current fire station.
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