Emma Ferguson

Oct 25, 2024 | krem.com | Emma Ferguson

WHITMAN COUNTY, Wash. — Several students at Washington State University (WSU) have been diagnosed with a confirmed case of pertussis, which is also known as whooping cough. Whitman County Public Health (WCPH) and the Environmental Health & Safety Services at WSU have been investigating the cases since September and believe more cases are circulating in the area.

Oct 8, 2024 | krem.com | Emma Ferguson

SPOKANE, Wash. — If you're shopping around for one-of-a-kind gifts this holiday season, the third annual 33 Artists Market at The Hive invites you to check out handcrafted goods made by local artists. Founded by local artist Gwyn Pevonka in November 2022, the 33 Artists Market was born out of a passion for bringing artists together and giving them an accessible platform to sell their work. “The Hive holds a special place in my heart because it’s where my journey in Spokane began.

Oct 8, 2024 | krem.com | Emma Ferguson

SPOKANE, Wash. — Dancing with the Stars Live is bringing all the Hollywood glitz and glamour back to Spokane! This all-new show will star your favorite pros and special guests to be announced. Experience the excitement, athleticism and artistry of the ballroom all live, up-close and personal. The shows' dancers will perform at the First Interstate Center for the Arts on March 20, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. Ticket prices start at $39.50. They go on sale this Friday, October 11 at 10 a.m. on TicketsWest.

Oct 4, 2024 | krem.com | Emma Ferguson

SPOKANE, Wash. — Spokane Valley Deputies responded to a reported crash between a truck and a bicyclist on Thursday afternoon. Callers reported the driver of the white Ford F-150 fled the scene, and the bicyclist was lying in the roadway, bleeding from his head. The bicyclist was taken to the hospital for additional treatment and evaluation for his injuries, which appeared to be non-life-threatening.

Oct 3, 2024 | kgw.com | Emma Ferguson

SPOKANE, Wash. — The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) announced on Wednesday the state's minimum wage will raise to $16.66 an hour in 2025, a 2.35% increase. The increase will take effect January 1, 2025. L&I calculates the minimum wage for the coming year using the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics' Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W).