Mark Rattner

Wenatchee

Local Digital Journalist at KNDO-TV (Yakima, WA)

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Meeting provides updates for Medical Lake fire recovery

1 day ago | khq.com | Mark Rattner

MEDICAL LAKE, Wash. – Homeowners affected by the destructive Medical Lake fires in August 2023 attended a meeting to learn about recovery efforts and available financial assistance. The Spokane Region Long Term Recovery Group hosted the meeting, offering both in-person and online participation options. Organizers discussed a $44 million HUD grant designated for the area. They explained the need to gather more information and draft an action plan to utilize the funds effectively.
Scammers target Idaho residents seeking REAL ID

1 day ago | khq.com | Mark Rattner

IDAHO - Authorities are warning Idaho residents about potential scams targeting individuals who need a REAL ID. Officials have reported that scammers are offering to expedite the REAL ID process online, but this is not possible. https://www.khq.com/news/scammers-target-idaho-residents-seeking-real-id/article_ff85e36a-a189-4333-add5-91acf662c8a2.html They urged residents to be cautious if they receive any links from scammers claiming to expedite the process.
Newport Highway lane closure impacts Spokane commuters

1 day ago | khq.com | Mark Rattner

SPOKANE, Wash. – Travelers on Newport Highway (U.S. 2) in Spokane are experiencing lane reductions due to repairs on an underground water main. The road has been reduced to one lane in each direction, causing significant impacts, especially for southbound travelers during the morning commute. The city has recommended using North Division or North Nevada Street as alternative routes to avoid delays. The repair work is expected to be completed by mid-day Friday.
Local agencies unite to combat Sunnyside fire; community lends a hand

1 day ago | nbcrightnow.com | Mark Rattner

SUNNYSIDE, Wash. – Firefighters and mutual aid partners tackled a second alarm commercial fire on the 100 block of 11th Street on June 3rd. The fire, which was contained to the main building of the Sunnyside Valley Irrigation District, resulted in a total loss but caused no injuries to firefighters or civilians, Sunnyside Fire said in a release. In an outpouring of community support, Sunnyside Domino's Pizza donated food to the crews, and an anonymous family provided a case of water at the scene.
Spokane second graders build cereal train for charity donation

1 day ago | khq.com | Mark Rattner

SPOKANE, Wash. – Second graders at Spokane International Academy are making a difference with a unique community service project. The students are coming together to donate food to nearby charities. The young students found creative ways to gather donations. They made videos, set up lemonade stands, and even ice cream stands to encourage friends and family to contribute full boxes of cereal.
Single vehicle crash blocks Highway 2 in Bonner County

1 day ago | khq.com | Mark Rattner

PRIEST RIVER, Idaho – Idaho State Police are investigating a single vehicle crash that occurred on Highway 2 near Priest River this afternoon. A white truck, driven by a 45-year-old man from Spokane Valley, drifted off the roadway, crashed into an embankment, overturned and struck a power pole, Idaho State Police said in a release. The driver was airlifted to a local hospital for treatment. He was wearing a seatbelt during the crash.
Bear spray assault case in Spokane leads to arrest with SWAT and drone assist

1 day ago | khq.com | Mark Rattner

SPOKANE, Wash. – The Spokane Police Department (SPD) responded to a report of an assault involving bear spray on June 3, 2025. The incident occurred on South Cheney Spokane Road, where a woman reported being attacked by a man she was involved with, said SPD in a release. Officers said the assault took place while the pair were camping in a nearby wooded area and that she mentioned seeing a shotgun in the suspect's tent days before the incident.
Arrest made in Claybell Park shooting in Richland

1 day ago | nbcrightnow.com | Mark Rattner

RICHLAND, Wash. – An arrest has been made in connection with an altercation at Richland’s Claybell Park involving a large fight and gunfire. The Richland Police Department (RPD) said over 20 people were fighting April 10, 2025, with multiple shots fired. No one was hit by gunfire. The suspects fled the scene before officers arrived. An 18-year-old man was arrested on June 4 in Kennewick on five counts of second-degree assault for his role in the disturbance, RPD said.
Shooting on W 4th Ave prompts search for suspect in Kennewick

1 day ago | nbcrightnow.com | Mark Rattner

KENNEWICK, Wash. – The Kennewick Police Department (KPD) is investigating a shooting near W 4th Ave. and S Rainier St. this afternoon. When officers arrived, a clerk from City Mart was providing aid to the victim until emergency services arrived, KPD said in a release. The victim was transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Despite a thorough search using a police K-9 and drone, KPD said officers were unable to locate the suspect.
Pasco man sentenced for shooting two people including mother

1 day ago | nbcrightnow.com | Mark Rattner

PASCO, Wash. – A 29-year-old Pasco man was sentenced on June 3 to 13 ½ years for shooting two people including his mother. Daniel Arceo-Martinez pleaded guilty on May 29 in Franklin County Court to two counts of first degree assault. Court documents said witnesses on September 15, 2024 identified Arceo-Martinez as the man who shot his mother in the leg and a man in the torso. Both victims were rushed to the hospital and treated.