Esther Bower
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Space Coast, FL, United States
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‘I will be here’: Scrubbed 3D-printed rocket launch isn’t turning people away from second try
Space fans have to wait a few more days to watch the first-ever 3D-printed rocket lift off. It was a disappointing day at Jetty Park as people gathered from all over the country to see the historic launch which was originally scheduled for Wednesday from 1 to 4 p.m. → Read More
'A terrible fear': West Melbourne homeowners fed up with flooding in their neighborhood
Homeowners in one West Melbourne subdivision are fed up with flooding. Numerous people tell FOX 35 News they’ve dealt with damage over the years, and things aren’t getting better. Now, the water district is telling them what they’ve been doing on their own isn’t allowed, at least for now. → Read More
'A lot safer': New security measures coming to downtown Melbourne
Changes are coming to downtown Melbourne to help keep you and your family safe. → Read More
'Going to be vital': Resources on the way to help local businesses address domestic violence
SPOKANE, Wash. — Many of us wake up every day and head off to work, and it’s hard to leave certain problems at the door. More resources are now on the way to help small businesses in Spokane combat domestic violence. “In a female-dominated industry, this is something we deal with quite often,” said Kerra Bower, founder of Little Scholars.... → Read More
'It was crazy': Neighbors react to shocking details revealed in affidavit
MOSCOW, Idaho — There is a sense of relief for those who live in the Moscow area, but also horror that this crime even happened. Now, everyone just wants justice for the victims. “Your heart really goes out to all of them,” said Alan Kolok, a University of Idaho professor who lives near the crime scene. Kolok is a father... → Read More
'Building relationships': Mental health clinicians coming to support local daycares
SPOKANE, Wash. — Soon, there will be more team members at the Little Scholars Early Learning Center, putting an emphasis on mental health. Parents say it can’t come soon enough. “Mental health in children is so needed more than people realize,” said Sarah Struthers, a mother of three children. Struthers knows the struggle, as over the years, she knew her... → Read More
'Going way too fast': Local plow drivers see spike in bad driving behavior
SPOKANE, Wash. — Problems are piling up for plow drivers. Winter just started and bad driving behavior is intensifying. The Department of Transportation says, it averages around five plow hits per year. They’ve already passed that number, and winter conditions aren’t going away anytime soon. Plow drivers are trying to adapt and are asking people to be smart drivers this... → Read More
'Matter of concern': SPD tracking more teens committing crimes
SPOKANE, Wash. — Spokane Police say more young people are committing crime in the community. A 16-year-old is behind bars on Tuesday, held on murder and assault charges from a shooting on Sunday. This is just one example of the growing issue police, prosecutors and gun violence prevention experts are worried about. “Basically, these kids have access to firearms in... → Read More
'They just absolutely tank': Hospitals filling up with flu, RSV illnesses in kids
SPOKANE, Wash. — Illnesses are surging across the region, and hospitals are struggling to find space for patients. COVID isn’t causing as much concern this year, but parents and caregivers are worried because almost every state in the country is recording high or very high levels of flu activity, according to the CDC. RSV and the flu are at their... → Read More
'I worry about TikTok': Parents, lawmakers sound the alarm on app's safety, security
SPOKANE, Wash. — TikTok is under fire from lawmakers and parents who worry the app isn’t as safe as it seems. Gov. Brad Little signed an executive order on Wednesday to ban the app on state-issued devices. Parents know how popular it is, and one mom is using the threat to teach her kids about online safety. “Social media’s not... → Read More
Washington Fish and Wildlife Officers kill black bear that had been roaming Northwood neighborhood
SPOKANE, Wash - After more than a week of Ring doorbell appearances and neighborhood sightings, a black bear that has been wandering the Northwood neighborhood north of Spokane Valley was killed in the neighborhood Thursday afternoon. → Read More
'Going to be a problem': Avista prepares for power outages, damage from wind storm
SPOKANE, Wash. — As the Inland Northwest braces for another wind storm, power companies are preparing for damage. Some homeowners are already dealing with the damage stemming from a mix of wind and wet weather. “The wind tonight is going to be a problem,” said Harlin Heyd. He had branches fall on his property early in the day on Friday.... → Read More
Clocks are changing on Sunday, but the future of daylight saving time is still unclear
SPOKANE, Wash. — Get ready to roll back your clocks on Sunday, but the future of daylight saving time is still in limbo. The one-hour rollback in November isn’t new, but the controversy still fires people up every time the change rolls around. “There’s no reason to switch back and forth,” said Horacio de la Iglesia, a biology professor at... → Read More
'A lot of effort': Staffing, vaccine requirements cause changes for 911 dispatchers
SPOKANE, Wash. — Big changes are on the way when you call for help. The Spokane Police Department will soon take on more responsibility and more 911 calls. The change starts on Monday, but preparation is happening now. The goal is to make the community safer, even when staffing is still an issue. Starting Oct. 31, unvaccinated Spokane firefighters will... → Read More
'We will move you': New ID badging could force people out of Camp Hope
SPOKANE, Wash. — New measures are coming to Camp Hope to keep tabs on the people living there. ID badges specific to people living at Camp Hope are now being issued. People have to sign up for a badge and commit to new rules or could be forced off the site, and time is running out for people to get... → Read More
#4ThePeople: District Court, Position 3 candidates share vision for the position
SPOKANE, Wash. — New district court judges are competing for your vote in Spokane County. The court files more than 62,000 cases a year and impacts numerous lives in various ways. Domestic violence victims, traffic infractions and misdemeanor crimes all come before a judge in district court. It’s a unique court, and the two candidates running for position three say... → Read More
'Get off your butt and step up': Frustrations mount as WSDOT hires 24/7 security at Camp Hope
SPOKANE, Wash. — New security guards are coming to Camp Hope. The Washington Department of Transportation now wants the site secured 24/7, but some are worried it could backfire. People living near the camp say they see drug addiction and mental health issues every day. They’re worried too much security could put more people at risk. Still, the state is... → Read More
'We're coming in': County commissioners greenlight new lawsuit to clear Camp Hope
SPOKANE, Wash. — A new legal battle is brewing at Camp Hope. Spokane County Commissioners say if the city and state won’t clear it, the county will. On Tuesday, the three commissioners greenlighted the property abatement process, saying the camp is a nuisance. This means county prosecutors are working on legal action against the state and will ask a court... → Read More
Sheriff vows to use bus tickets, arrests to clear Camp Hope
SPOKANE, Wash. – Spokane County’s Sheriff is now ready to flex his power and disband Camp Hope. Sheriff Ozzie Knezovich wants to do it in a matter of weeks. He says the clock is ticking and the state’s timeline and approach to clearing out the camp just won’t work. He won’t give specifics but says he is not concerned about... → Read More
'Face your biggest fear': Young cougar survivor shares her recovery story from near-death attack
SPOKANE, Wash. — After a cougar attack nearly killed her, the young survivor shares her road to recovery and how she’s moving forward from the terrifying ordeal. Lily Kryzhanivskyy was attacked by a cougar in Stevens County in May while she was playing with her friends. She spent a week at Sacred Heart after the attack. Months later, you would... → Read More