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Program to clear homeless encampments around WA freeways running out of money
SEATTLE - Washington calls the issue with homelessness across the state a "humanitarian crisis." The Washington Department of Transportation reports thousands of encampments dotting our area highways and underpasses. Now, a program that’s funded their work to repair the land and relocate people living there to permanent housing for the last two years is running out of money.
Soap Lake mayor, mayor pro-tem step down
Aug. 14—SOAP LAKE — Allen DuPuy stepped down as the Soap Lake Mayor at the city council meeting Aug. 7. DuPuy was elected as the mayor Nov. 29, 2023, after he beat incumbent Michelle Agliano. DuPuy served eight months of his four-year term. "I don't think any of us had any idea that he was going to be doing that," said Soap Lake City Council Member John Carlson. "Personally, I think that DuPuy ...
Washington Dentist’s Sedation Permit Suspended Following Patient’s Death During Procedure
A Lakewood dentist’s license to numb patients was recently taken away permanently because of unsafe practices after a man who was already sick died during a treatment to remove several teeth. The Dental Quality Assurance Commission of the state Department of Health and Thi Nguyen, who runs Gravelly Lake...
Pasco Police Take Funny Jab at “Fast and Furious” Mustang Owner
Ford Mustang driver in Pasco Washington Flips Car Resembling Fast And Furious. This story hits the heart a bit. As a former Mustang owner, I loved that car and I'll always have a place in my heart for the Ford Classic but when you do something stupid with your car, you almost deserve what you get.
Cottage Hill Place construction ahead of schedule, faces soil contamination concerns
YAKIMA, Wash.-- Cottage Hill Place remains under construction, for its permanent supportive housing complex. "Progress has been amazing, we are still running a month ahead of schedule, anticipated to be complete by end of December, and the project is about 60 percent complete," said Jennifer Schlenske, the executive director for Justice Housing Yakima.
FIRE REPORT: Kachess Complex continues burning
Aug. 15—CLE ELUM — The Kachess Complex consists of three lightning-sparked fires that began in the Cle Elum Ranger District of the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest on Aug. 9 and 10 according to InciWeb, an interagency wildfire-tracking website. Recent updates to mapping have provided a more accurate estimate of the acreage of the fires, except for the Stave Creek Fire, which remains ...
Recall petition against Mabton Mayor Rachel Ruelas moves forward
A petition by Mabton City Council members to recall Mayor Rachel Ruelas is moving forward after a review by a Yakima judge on Wednesday. A second petition is slated for a court hearing later this month. Yakima Superior Court Judge Richard Bartheld only needed to determine whether the charges alleged...
MLSD benefits from Gesa Credit Union donation
Aug. 14—RICHLAND — The Moses Lake School District received a $24,747 donation Friday from Gesa Credit Union, according to an announcement from Gesa. The donation was part of $380,000 raised through Gesa's Affinity Debit Card program, according to the announcement, and 26 school districts besides Moses Lake were also beneficiaries. The donations were announced at a celebration at the Tagaris ...
Study Ranks WA 35th Out of 50 Best States to Live In
Wallet Hub has just released its annual survey of the best and worst states to live in, WA comes in 35th., that's not great. Wallet Hub utilized a series of factors to create each state's overall ranking. The main categories included affordability, economy, education and health, quality of life and safety.
NCW SIU Concludes Investigation Into Officer-Involved Shooting
The North Central Washington Special Investigations Unit has wrapped up a months-long shooting probe. Prosecutors and community representatives have been briefed on the SIU's findings, according to a press release issued by the Douglas County Sheriff's Office on Wednesday afternoon. The shooting in question took place on Dec. 17, 2023....
Motorcyclist Disappears Aug 11 On Ride From Idaho To Montana
A search is underway for a man who was last seen in northern Idaho preparing for a motorcycle ride to Montana. Family and friends are asking for help with locating him. Zachary DeMoss, 24, was last seen in Kooskia, Idaho, which is 85 miles southeast of Moscow. He was traveling with a group of bikers when he vanished, according to a story published on the Idaho Missing Persons Alerts Facebook page. DeMoss was a very experienced rider and has been missing since August 11.
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