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City of Walla Walla asks for volunteers for city committee vacancies
WALLA WALLA, Wash. - The City of Walla Walla is seeking applicants to fill six openings over multiple city committees. Arts Commission (term expires Dec. 31, 2026) Looking to fill an unexpired term for an artist representative. Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (two openings, terms expire Dec. 31, 2027)(. One position...
Bike paths on both sides of Columbia to close for boat races starting July 24
TRI-CITIES, Wash.-Bike paths along the Pasco and Kennewick sides of the Columbia River will be closed for Water Follies starting Wednesday, July 24. The path through Columbia Park on the Kennewick side of the river will be closed from the Blue Bridge to Edison Street from 6 p.m. on July 24 through 7 p.m. on Sunday, July 28, according to the Tri-City Water Follies.
Power gets shut off in Huntington as Durkee Fire causes concern
ONTARIO, Ore. — People in Huntington, Oregon are without electricity as the Durkee Fire creeps closer to the city. Tuesday morning, the Idaho Power website said this was affecting about 540 customers. Since then, power has been restored to about 100 customers. As of Tuesday evening, crews are patrolling powerlines to make sure they're safe to turn back on.
Tuberculosis patient in Washington who was arrested for refusing treatment is finally cured
A Washington woman who was arrested after she refused tuberculosis treatment has finally been cured. Local health officials obtained court orders to compel the patient to isolate and take medication, but she repeatedly violated them. The Health Department said Monday that the woman had tested negative multiple times. A Washington...
Pepp’rmint Stick Drive-In Offering Half-Price Certificates This Friday Morning
We've been having a lot of fun with the Seize the Dining Deal this summer. The next deal coming up Friday, July 26th at 6 a.m. will be a great one. Perfect for this time of year. This Friday morning it's all about Pepp'rmint Stick Drive-In in Union Gap. Legendary...
I-84 updates for July 24, 2024
Update from ODOT as of 7:17am- I-84 is now open in eastern Oregon. The Durkee Fire forced another closure late last night. Travelers should be prepared for more I-84 closures as this fire remains active. Travelers who need to move east or west through central and eastern Oregon should use U.S. 20. If you plan to travel across Oregon in the coming days, make sure you carefully plan your route by using TripCheck.com. Other eastern Oregon highways may be closed or impacted as well.
Newspaper corrections for July 24, 2024
An article in Sunday’s Business section contained a typo that indicated Oregon’s hospitality and information industries have large shares of workers over 55. Those industries actually have the smallest share of older workers. The photograph on page A2 of The Sunday Oregonian was from The Associated Press and...
Avista Foundation Awards Grants Supporting Local Education and Youth Development
SPOKANE - The Avista Foundation continues its commitment to supporting education and youth development by awarding $201,750 in grants to 40 nonprofit organizations across Washington, Idaho, and Oregon. This year, the foundation has granted over $385,750 through its various programs. “Together with our partners, we are making a difference in...
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