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Yes, it has been a wet March!

Precipitation numbers from the National Weather Service, updated today has this March as number three on the list now for rainiest month ever with 3.31 inches of precipitation.

If the extended forecast is right and every indication says it is, we will get at least another inch, the record will be broken and March of 2012 will be in the record book.

This current rain and some snow melt off has resulted in some flooding of the Palouse river south by Potlatch, also other flood prone areas. The snow pack is the good news, this will insure a good amount of water for the aquifer this coming summer. If we don't melt it off to fast.

One more week of this and we will see a break, hang in there, we do need the moisture. 

Video Courtesy: Washington State University - Rising waters closed a pedestrian bridge through downtown Pullman. Check out WSU New's interview with Ross Henning who launched his kayak into the same water. 

Bone marrow registration, not a pain in the neck

Bone marrow registration, not a pain in the neck

But bone marrow donations are very needed. You might remember Caden Atchley who had Combined Immune Deficiency soon after birth. He couldn't survive the slightest virus, he was a real "bubble-boy".

In May of 2007, someone became Caden's hero by joining the registry and now five years later Caden is enjoying a normal active life.

This Thursday, the a registration drive will take place at Mt Spokane High School, located at 6015 E. Mt Spokane Park Drive, from 7:30 am to 3:30 p.m.

All are welcome and needed. Need more information? Call (866) 713-4003 The Cadens of this world say thank you.

 

St. Luke's wheelchair basketball gushes over weekend win

St. Luke's wheelchair basketball gushes over weekend win

The St. Luke’s Wheelchair Basketball landed at Spokane International Airport Sunday night feeling pretty good after their  years of practice and teamwork. The high school and even junior high athletes returned from a weekend trip in Colorado Springs where they earned a solid victory at the national championships, battling through four games, starting at a 5th rank, but finishing first.

Head coach, Tomie Zuchetto, says the co-ed team of physically disabled youth came together, knew their jobs and played as a team.

“Their defense was rock-solid,” Zuchetto said over the phone Monday, her voice a little rough after playing in the U.S. Olympic Training Center where the atmosphere was intense during the competition.

“It felt like the gym was full of people supporting the team, it was so loud. Every time they stole the ball, we had an amazing fan club. The athletes just loved it,” Zuchetto said.

They worked their way through the competition, easily sliding through the first game to a tight second and screaming into overtime during the third. They led the fourth game all the way until the winning end.

Spokane women learn new survival skills

Spokane women learn new survival skills

Enhancing the Survival Mindset is a class offered by the Spokane Police Department, helping women avoid or survive potentially dangerous situations.

The students participate in a brief lecture before learning hands on defense skills and how to handle real life situations they might encounter.

Opal Harbert is a multiple martial arts instructor. She was there to take advantage of what the SPD had to offer.

“Everyone’s got something different to teach. With different instructors and in going to each other’s classes we can learn things that we don’t know. We can better our skills,” Harbert said.

Task force reports 26 St. Patrick's Day DUIs

The St. Patrick’s Day parties might be over, but Spokane County Target Zero Task Force still has something to celebrate.

Area emphasis patrols resulted in only 26 DUI arrests on Saturday. That’s a huge decline from last year’s numbers when they arrested 74 people for driving under the influence.

The report also says there were no serious injuries or fatalities reported from any of the participating law enforcement agencies in Spokane County.

Information via Spokane County Target Zero Task Force News Release

Who's stoned? It could be a serious question for authorities in Washington.

How do you tell if someone is too stoned to drive? It's a serious question that Washington law enforcement is going to have to find an answer to if voters approve legalizing the drug for recreational use this Fall.

States that allow medical marijuana have struggled with determining impairment levels for years.

Authorities envision a legal threshold for pot that would be comparable to the blood-alcohol standard used to determine drunken driving.

The only problem: Unlike alcohol, marijuana stays in the blood for hours, long after the high wears off. There is no quick test to determine someone's level of impairment, but scientists are working on it.

 

Nonprofit organization helps women feel at home

Because There Is Hope helps women who are battling cancer to find housing in Spokane during treatment and recovery.

The organization is hosting a fundraiser at Northern Quest Resort and Casino packed full of music, poetry, a local author’s corner and trade show.

The event will be March 23rd from 9 AM -5 PM and both March 24th and March 25th from 9 AM- 2 PM.

Tickets are $35 for the day or $60 for the weekend and can be purchased at the Northern Quest Resort box office.

Information via Because There Is Hope website.