WSP holding entry-level trooper tests

Submitted by Camille Troxel on Friday, May 24th, 11:49 am

If you're interested in a career in law enforcement, the Washington State Patrol is looking to fill some entry-level trooper positions.

WSP is hosting an entry-level test for trooper positions statewide on Saturday, June 1st, at 7:30am. Applicants will undergo a physical fitness test first and if they successfully complete that portion they will be scheduled to take the written exam later in the day.

The test will be held at the Spokane County Fire District 10 fire station at 929 S. Garfield Rd. in Airway Heights. You can find more information on hiring criteria at the WSP website http://www.wsp.wa.gov .

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Safety tips for a safe drive on Memorial Day

Submitted by Camille Troxel on Thursday, May 23rd, 4:44 pm

Many families take to the open road over Memorial Day to take advantage of the long weekend and to celebrate the unofficial start of summer. Idaho State Police wants to remind all drivers to remain safe.

Last year there were 129 crashes in Idaho with 81 injuries and two fatalities. Idaho State Police has provided these safety reminders which are great for both Idaho and Washington drivers:

Wear Your Seatbelts: Police in both Idaho and Washington will be strictly enforcing seat belt laws and drivers with children are reminded to make sure all children are in age appropriate safety seats and that children under 12 are in the back seat.

Designate a Driver: Nearly 30 people a day die in an alcohol related crash. Make sure to designate a driver before anyone in your party drinks.

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Texting while driving is going to cost you

Submitted by KXLY Web Staff

Tuesday, May 21st, 2013, 7:15pm

Texting while driving is going to cost you

It's time to put the cell phone down or be ticketed. Law enforcement around the state of Washington will conduct emphasis patrols to pull people over talking or texting for the next two weeks.

Troopers say texting while driving is so dangerous that if you text your friend "be there soon," your head may be down for 4 or 5 seconds. By the time you look up, you've traveled more than 100 yards with your head down.

"A lot can happen in that time traffic can slow down, cars change lanes, an animal's in the road, you never know," Trooper Morgan Mehaffey said.

It's really amazing all the tools troopers have to track down law-breakers. Trooper Mehaffey even has a radar on the back of his patrol car to tell if you're speeding behind him. But all he needs to tell your talking on the phone is a set of eyes.

"Got a little chicken wing sitting up there," he said about one driver talking on his phone.

For the next two weeks, four more WSP troopers in Spokane will cruise the freeways eye-balling texting, cell phone talking, no-seat-belt-wearing drivers.

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Final Hoopfest registration deadline is Monday

Submitted by Camille Troxel on Friday, May 17th, 4:53 pm

You have until Monday, May 20th, to get those Hoopfest entries in. This is the final deadline to play in the largest three on three basketball tournament in the world.

Unfortunately, the deadline for guaranteed entry has already passed, this entries made for the Monday deadline will be granted on a space available basis. But don't fret, even if you aren't able to play there are still plenty of opportunities to volunteer. Hoopfest is still need of general volunteers as well as people to act as court monitors.

Visit http://spokanehoopfest.net to register as a player or to sign up as a volunteer.

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Boy sentenced to 3 years for Ft. Colville murder plot

Submitted by KXLY Web Staff

Wednesday, May 15th, 2013, 6:41pm

Boy sentenced to 3 years for Ft. Colville murder plot

Saying there were aggravating factors proven against a 10-year-old boy who plotted to attack a classmate at Fort Colville Elementary School, Judge Allen Nielson sentenced the boy to 3-5 years in custody Wednesday in Colville.

"I know this is a bad thing I've done," the boy said before breaking down and crying during the hearing.

The boy could be placed on parole after serving three years of his sentence. After sentencing, the boy's attorney indicated they plan to appeal.

During the hearing, Dr. Kevin Hyde addressed the sentencing hearing by phone, saying that he had met the boy for three sessions and felt he was not a high risk for further violent acts.

Hyde reviewed the prosecutors' sentencing recommendation for the boy and felt it was inappropriate.

"I think it would be wrong to incarcerate this child until the age of 16. We don't need to ruin this child's life," Hyde said.

The mother of the girl who would have been the target of the boys' attack said her daughter forgives the boys, however, she feels that while she doesn't know how long the boy should be sentenced for, two years is too little time.

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ATV safety courses provide valuable skills to keep you safe

Submitted by Camille Troxel on Tuesday, May 14th, 3:02 pm

In last two weeks Eastern Washington and North Idaho have seen over five ATV accidents including one death in the LC Valley last week. While ATV riding is fun, it's important to learn proper technique to remain safe.

“We think it takes special skills to ride an ATV,” says Dale Stevens, a licensed ATV safety instructor with the ATV Safety Institute. ASI is a non-profit sponsored by the all the major ATV manufacturers. Instructors like Stevens teach regular safety classes to educate riders on proper technique, safety skills and the responsibilities that come with owning and riding ATVs.

After taking his course many riders tell Stevens that they didn't know what a work out riding is and that they expected it to be easier. Stevens says that a lot of people expect ATVs to be like riding a couch on wheels but it that it takes a lot of physical effort and knowledge of how ATVs operate to remain safe while riding.

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