Derek Strom
Reporter, Anchor and Forecaster at KOBI-TV (Medford, OR) / KOTI-TV (Klamath Falls, OR)
Articles
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1 week ago |
kxly.com | Derek Strom |Nick Hawthorne
PORTHILL, Idaho — A small border business in North Idaho is feeling the severe economic impact of recently implemented Canadian tariffs, threatening its survival after already weathering significant challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic. "A 25% hike on what they would take back is certainly a deterrent," said Lars Jacobsen, owner of Jake's Landing.
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1 week ago |
kxly.com | Derek Strom
LACLEDE, Idaho -- Federal budget cuts have forced the closure of multiple recreation areas in North Idaho, with some set to reopen with limited services in the coming weeks. Riley Creek Recreation Area is currently closed and will remain shut until at least May 10. Visitors who walked to the beach found closed bathrooms and no trash cans.
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2 weeks ago |
kxly.com | Derek Strom
SPOKANE, Wash. -- Local bridal shops are struggling to keep prices low as tariffs threaten their business. Since the beginning of March, the Trump Administration has implemented sweeping tariffs, including 145% tariffs on imports from China. Local businesses have felt the squeeze, including a bridal shop in Spokane. Most of the wedding gowns at Love Beauty Fame are imported from China.
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2 weeks ago |
kxly.com | Derek Strom
SPOKANE, Wash. -- The Washington State Head Start Association recently joined a lawsuit against the Trump administration, alleging that delayed funding and staff cuts threaten the future of the vital childcare program. Parents across the state say they rely on Head Start for affordable childcare that allows them to work or attend school, and many fear they have no alternatives if the program is cut.
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2 weeks ago |
kxly.com | Rob King |Derek Strom
SPOKANE, Wash. -- Eighth graders at Cataldo Catholic School and seniors at the South Hill Village partnered to help kids in need on Thursday. A non-profit, Project Linus, helps provide blankets for children battling serious illness, trauma or other challenges. The seniors and students spent time making the blankets for kids. South Hill Village says it's a great opportunity for their residents to engage with young folk and do some creative activities.
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