She oversaw prosecution one of the largest federal fraud cases of its kind — Cody Easterday’s massive “ghost cattle” scam.
Waldref was sworn into office in 2021 and was the first woman to lead the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Washington.
Eastern Washington will soon be seeking a new U.S. Attorney as Vanessa Waldref announced her departure from the role later this month. Her exit aligns with the
Eastern Washington Eagles (6-10, 2-2 Big Sky) at Idaho Vandals (11-4, 3-1 Big Sky) Moscow; Saturday, 4 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Eastern Washington plays Idaho after Ella Gallatin scored 23 points in Eastern Washington's 89-80 victory over the Sacramento State Hornets.
The blind, located near the Clayton Fairgrounds, was built to make waterfowl hunting more accessible to those with physical disabilities
Fourteen years ago, a pilot preschool program with nine children laid the foundation for an early learning center in the rural town of Valley. Today, serving 80 kids a day, the center is hoping the school district will approve a crucial construction bond to meet growing needs.
Eastern Washington Eagles (6-11, 2-2 Big Sky) at Idaho Vandals (7-10, 2-2 Big Sky) Moscow; Saturday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Jack Payne and Idaho host Nic McClain and Eastern Washington in Big Sky play Saturday.
Back in Spokane after being sworn in, Michael Baumgartner got a warm reception at his first town hall as a congressman.
Altahir, who spent the last four seasons at Eastern Washington, comes to The Farm after putting together his best campaign as a college football player, finishing the year with 140 carries for 715 ...
Eastern Washington Eagles (5-11, 1-2 Big Sky) at Sacramento State Hornets (5-10, 1-1 Big Sky) Sacramento, California; Saturday, 4 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Sacramento State plays Eastern Washington ...
Governor Inslee appointed Lynn O'Connor and reappointed Tim Ragen to the Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission.
Eastern Washington Eagles Michael Wortham celebrates after a kick return against the Montana Grizzlies on Sept. 28 in Cheney. Wortham has transferred to Montana with one year of eligibility remaining. (James Snook/The Spokesman-Review)