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New evacuations ordered as 10 large wildfires burn across Washington
CHELAN, Wash. — There are now 10 large wildfires burning across Washington, with new guidance on evacuations and potential evacuations being issued in Yakima and Chelan counties. "Quite a situation here in the northwest right now. There are over 60-something fires in Oregon and Washington," said Lonnie Click, an...
Hermiston man paints helmets for hydroplane drivers
HERMISTON, Ore. – The Tri-City Water Follies kicks off in a few days. A former Tri-City resident now living in Hermiston provides artistic touches for the drivers and their boats. Eric Petring the owner of Central Coast Airbrush is an airbrush artist and a die-hard hydroplane racing fan. He’s combined his love of both for a long and happy career.
Washington Attorney General’s Office tasked with investigating $42 million tort claim filed against it
A recent $42 million tort claim filed against the State Attorney General’s Office and its client Washington State University stemming from a police use of force database project has been handed over to the AGO’s Tort Claim Division to investigate. In his tort claim filed to the Department...
WSP Adding Extra Patrol in Tri-Cities for Water Follies Weekend
The Tri-City Water Follies is a huge party on the Columbia River in Tri-Cities that shows exciting hydroplane racing in the water. Along the edges of the water are all the spectators having a big ol' party as this event brings in people from all over the Norhtwest. With this,...
Oregon State Football Position Preview 2024: Defensive Backs
Breaking down all of Oregon State's position groups. Fall camp is just days away and it's time to break down every position group as the Beavers prepare to kickoff the 2024 season on August 31st against Idaho State. With much of Oregon State's roster from 2023 departed and 46 new...
Idaho’s Mandatory Power Outages Draw Mixed Reactions
We're in the middle of one of the most dangerous wildfire seasons in recent memory as wildfires rattle the state of Oregon to its core. The people of Boise and surrounding areas are feeling the effects as well. Drastic times call for drastic measures. Whether we're happy with their plan...
Kotek declares Conflagration Act for Durkee, Battle Mtn. fires, deploys Oregon National Guard to help with blazes
CONDON, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Here's Wednesday's official updates on several of the large fires burning across Oregon: Governor Kotek Invokes the Emergency Conflagration Act for Durkee and Battle Mountain Complex Fires Durkee and Battle Mountain Complex Fires burning in Baker, Malheur, Grant, Umatilla Counties Canyonville, OR — Governor Tina Kotek invoked the Emergency Conflagration Act The post Kotek declares Conflagration Act for Durkee, Battle Mtn. fires, deploys Oregon National Guard to help with blazes appeared first on KTVZ.
More Than 700,000 Acres of Wildfire Ravage Oregon
BELLINGHAM, Wash. (AP) — Firefighters in the West are scrambling as new wildfires threaten communities in Oregon, California and Washington, with at least one Oregon fire so large that it is creating its own weather. Interstate 84 in eastern Oregon was closed in both directions Tuesday between Ontario and...
Copastetic to Perform Live This Weekend at Wildhorse Sports Bar
Copastetic will perform live on Friday and Saturday night at the Wildhorse Sports Bar in Pendleton. The band plays a variety of genres and will take the stage at 8 p.m. on both Friday, July 26, and Saturday, July 27. The concerts are free. For more information, call 800-654-9453.
College Place Public Schools approves 2024-25 budget
COLLEGE PLACE – The College Place Public Schools Board of Directors approved the proposed budget for the 2024-2025 school year at its regular school board meeting Tuesday. The budget outlines a total revenue of $28,953,614 against total expenditures amounting to $31,851,854. The district will add a full-time licensed mental...
Thousands of Oregon households may be eligible for $120 per child for summer groceries
During summer months, many families lose access to school food programs that are essential to their budget. However, some 30,000 children may be eligible for extra food assistance over the summer break, the state says. To be eligible for “Summer EBT,” children must:. Attend a school participating in...
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