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Health officials issue alert due to suspected toxic algae bloom in Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE - The Grant County Health District has issued a water quality warning for the South Moses Lake area following reports of a suspected blue-green algae (cyanobacteria) bloom. Health officials will conduct water sampling next week to test for potential toxins, with results to be made available on the Grant County Health District website at granthealth.org.
28th annual Tumbleweed Music Festival returns to Richland over Labor Day weekend
RICHLAND, WA. - Folks looking to stick around the Tri-Cities this Labor Day weekend will have a few family-friendly events to go and enjoy. The biggest in particular is the 28th annual tumbleweeds festival down at Howard Amon Park in Richland. Organizers tell KEPR News the 3-day event will feature...
Tri-City Treasures and Highway Church hosting free back-to-school clothes event
KENNEWICK, Wash. — Tri-City Treasures Thrift Store and the Highway Church of God are hosting a free back-to-school clothing event on Monday, Sept. 2. From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 2715 W. 7th Ave., off of U.S. 395.
Kittitas County Fair Kicks Off in Ellensburg
The Kittitas County Fair got underway Thursday morning. A centuries-long Labor Day weekend tradition, the fair invariably draws thousands of spectators and rodeo enthusiasts. The fairgrounds are located in bucolic Ellensburg, the county seat, at 901 E. Seventh Ave. The Ellensburg Rodeo Grounds are at 1010 E. Eighth St. For...
THINGS TO DO THIS WEEK: Dragons in the comics and on the river!
MONDAY, SEPT. 2-SUNDAY, SEPT. 8 ROSE CITY COMIC CON — A huge annual event in Portland, the Rose City Comic Con celebrates comics, gaming, sci-fi, cosplay, anime, fantasy and much more at Oregon Convention Center, 777 N.E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. It takes place Sept. 6-8. More: rosecitycomiccon.com. BEAVERTON CELEBRATION PARADE — Honoring the city’s past and present, the Beaverton Celebration Parade is scheduled for 10 a.m. to noon on Sept. 7 from Southwest Griffith Drive via Southwest Fifth Avenue to Southwest Menlo Drive. The 10th annual Beaverton Sun Run will kick off the parade festivities earlier in the day. For more information, go online (beavertonoregon.gov). DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL — The annual Portland Dragon Boat Festival will be held on the Willamette River, Sept. 7-8. More: portlanddragonboats.com.
Short List: Upcoming events include TBA:24, 'Ann,' First Thursday, CoHo Clown Festival, Dragon Boat Festival
‘Kooza’ Reminder: The razzle-dazzle Cirque du Soleil spectacular “Kooza” will thrill fans under the Big Top at Portland Expo Center, through Oct. 6. There’ll be sheer magic, daredevil performances, and mischievous clowns in “Kooza,” which delivers a signature Cirque du Soleil experience in its most exciting form with high-flying acrobatics, whimsical characters, lavish costuming, colorful sets, hilarious clowning, and a powerful live score. More: cirquedusoleil.com/kooza. ...
Not as hot Sunday, bigger cooldown on Labor Day
PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - It was a scorching hot Saturday, as promised. Our official high temperature at the Portland International Airport was 99 degrees. Troutdale and Hillsboro also hit 99, and a few (unofficial) sensors around the metro area did get to 100. Areas east of the mountains and in the Gorge also got into the triple digits.
Our Town: Board & Commissions | NACs | Community Leadership | September Events
Make a Difference Where You Live! Apply for Beaverton’s Boards and Commissions. Beaverton’s boards and commissions are a great way to get involved in your community, share your ideas and perspectives on important civic issues, and shape the future of our city. With everything from community involvement, social services, the arts, urban renewal, diversity, the library, city budgeting, land use planning and more, there are many areas to lend your time, talent, and passion.
Fundraiser for the Beaverton Education Foundation, will you “Answer the Call?”
From October 7-15, local students will be calling members of the community as part of the Beaverton Education Foundation’s (BEF) annual “Answer the Call” fundraising event. Over the course of five nights, student representatives will raise awareness for the foundation through calls generously hosted by Vida Coworking Community. The students will be calling Beaverton families for 2-3 hours each evening.
The Beaverton Chess Club finds a home and dinner!
I was having lunch at the Arby’s at 2820 SW Cedar Hills Blvd, enjoying my roast beef sandwich when a light bulb went off. I took a look around: flat tables, comfy chairs, good lighting and we could get food and drink too. I said to my wife, “This...
Shop with a Cop: kids happy to get new school gear
On August 21, twenty-one officers and six non-sworn support staff from the Beaverton Police Department participated in its annual “Shop with a Cop” event which paired 32 local students each with an officer to go back to school shopping at the Town Square Fred Meyer. During the months...
Nevada secures first win under new head coach
The Nevada women's volleyball team achieved their first victory under new Head Coach Shannon Wyckoff-McNeal, defeating the University of San Francisco in a thrilling five-set match at Viking Pavilion in Portland, Oregon. This victory marked a significant milestone for the program, demonstrating resilience and determination in a tightly contested preseason...
Man dies in crash on I-5 in Linn Co.; Police say civilian drone prevented Life Flight response
LINN COUNTY Ore. (KPTV) - A 45-year-old Sweet Home man was killed and two 19-year-olds were seriously injured Friday in a rollover crash on Interstate 5 in Linn County, according to the Oregon State Police. Shortly before noon, police responded to a single-car crash near milepost 225. According to police,...
Art in the Pearl returns to NW Portland for its 28th year
The 28th annual Art in the Pearl kicked off Saturday morning with more than 100 artists selling their work along with music performances, artist demonstrations and hands-on art opportunities. Hundreds of people wandered through the free festival under the shade of trees in Portland’s North Park Blocks, browsing paintings, ceramics,...
Team USA, with Lake Oswego alum Josie Donelson, wins women’s 4x400 at World Athletics U20 Championships
In Oregon, she’s been known as a state champion and a record holder. Now, Lake Oswego alumna Josie Donelson is also a world champion. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
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