Lind-Ritzville High School went into lock down today so that emergency crews could respond to a health situation.

A student alerted school officials that they were in need of emergency care and the school immediately went in to lock down. This allowed emergency crews to easily enter the building and assist the student. 

Principal Cheryl Henjum says that they are very proud of the staff and students for their urgency and attention to detail and extends a thank you for how they all handled the situation. 

The Western Washington runner who was knocked down when a bomb exploded at the Boston Marathon last month will be running in this weekend's Bloomsday race in Spokane.

Bill Iffrig of Lake Stevens, Wash., says he will wear the same orange singlet he wore during the Boston Marathon.

Iffrig told The Spokesman-Review that he was nearly at the finish line in Boston when the first of two homemade bombs exploded.

The 78-year-old fell to the ground. A volunteer came up, followed soon after by three police officers. Photos of that scene appeared on websites and newspapers around the world.

He says the aftermath of the explosion has left him with a sore quadriceps muscle, which slowed his training schedule.

Students at Ferris High School are using theater to raise awareness about the negative impact of bullying. Project Hope: Stop the Bullying is a presentation of three one act plays all with the theme of bullying, the proceeds of their performances will benefit local charity S.M.I.L.E.

Theater teacher, Mary Cooper, started Project Hope seven years ago after taking a course in service and learning at Gonzaga University. Cooper realized that she could use drama as a means to raise awareness and funds for local issues and charities. In the past, Project Hope has benefited the Vanessa Behan Crisis Nursery, Catholic Charities and last year the proceeds went to Youth Suicide Prevention Program.

Each year, theater students pick not only the charity, but also the topic of the production. Students start their research in the fall and work all year to bring the project to life on stage.