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6 people including a firefighter injured in Silverdale fire
KITSAP COUNTY, Wash. - Central Kitsap County & Fire Rescue responded to an overnight house fire in Silverdale. Five residents were evacuated from their homes, with one person sustaining significant burn injuries. All residents were flown to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle. A firefighter was also transported to Saint Michal...
Pierce County Declines to Charge Deputy Seattle Police Chief Over Domestic Violence Allegations
According to prosecutors, the claim was filed shortly after Barden got engaged to Amy Smith, the head of Seattle’s CARE Department. The Pierce County Prosecutor has declined to charge Deputy Police Chief Eric Barden in a criminal case involving an allegation of domestic violence by his ex-girlfriend. The woman accused Barden of slapping her, grabbing her, and pushing her into a banister during an argument at Barden’s house in January 2023.
At Washington universities, enrollment questions persist
Last year, Eastern Washington University unveiled plans to revamp campus housing. One residence hall, Morrison, was demolished last summer; another, Dryden, is slated for the same fate this winter. Both will soon have newer buildings in their footprints. Even then, one of the newest halls, Brewster, has been unused for several years, according to the school.
WA officials propose focus on America's shortcomings for its upcoming 250th birthday
(The Center Square) – Planners of Washington state's participation in a national celebration of the 250th anniversary of America's founding want to put heavy emphasis on some of the country's darker history, including underrepresented voices. Members of Washington's America250 committee met to get an update on plans for the semiquincentennial celebration of the founding of the country to take place July 4, 2026, commemorating and celebrating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. ...
Yakima and Sunnyside councils choose new city managers on same night
YAKIMA COUNTY, WA-- Since removing their previous city managers at the beginning of 2024, Yakima and Sunnyside city councils have walked along similar paths when it comes to searching for a new one. Both meeting with their candidates in July and waiting until this week to announce their picks. Between...
Excessive heat in the triple digits for the Yakima and Kittitas Valleys
Excessive Heat Warning for the Yakima and Kittitas Valleys from noon Tuesday to 10 PM Thursday…. Stay hydrated, wear sunscreen and find cover from the sun when possible. Heat Advisory for Eastern Washington into Northern Oregon from noon Tuesday to 10 PM Wednesday…. High temps expected are 95-105°. Moderate risk...
Country star Walker Hayes announces tour stop in Spokane this September
SPOKANE, Wash. — Spokane is fancy like Applebee’s on a date night! Grammy-nominated country star Walker Hayes is bringing his The Same Drunk Tour to BECU Live at Northern Quest!. The “Fancy Like” and “You Broke Up With Me” singer will take the stage in Spokane on Friday,...
Fish and Wildlife Director Declines Lethal Removal of Wolves in Asotin County Following Recent Livestock Attacks
ASOTIN - Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Director Kelly Susewind has rejected the option of lethal removal of a wolf or wolves from the Couse wolf pack in southeast Washington, in response to repeated attacks of cattle in Asotin County. A WDFW statement says Susewind's decision is consistent with...
Kennewick construction company puts clients in the spotlight
The name Hummel Construction and Development is fitting, given that the Kennewick-based general contracting company was founded by James and Sherry Hummel, but another similar-sounding name could be fitting, too: “humble.”. That’s because Hummel – which largely focuses on commercial development – does its best to shine the light...
Developer proposes 300 homes at Vista Field
A proposal to build about 300 homes in Vista Field over multiple phases has received the initial green light from Port of Kennewick commissioners – perhaps the biggest milestone yet in the effort to transform the former airport into a vibrant regional town center. The proposal by the newly...
Hot Mess Burgers & Fries owner blazes a trail
Cara Nokes has a lot to be proud of, from a big, loving family to a wildly popular food truck – one that continues to grow and gain fans in the Tri-Cities and beyond. The classically trained chef and co-owner of Hot Mess Burgers & Fries, a mainstay in downtown Kennewick, also now is living as her authentic self.
Calvary Chapel Sanctuary and Fellowship Hall
Calvary Chapel of Tri-Cities recently completed construction on a 43,000-square-foot sanctuary and fellowship hall in Kennewick. The project also featured a cafe, coffee/tea area, information area, two green rooms, upstairs and downstairs backstage storage, six school classrooms and restrooms. The classrooms will be used for the children’s ministry and Calvary...
East Wenatchee Bans Possession Or Use Of Exotic And Wild Animals
The use and possession of exotic and wild animals will be banned in East Wenatchee after a 4-2 vote by the city council to enact the restriction Tuesday night. The new ordinance is mainly aimed at traveling circuses, which have been accused of abusing and mistreating the animals. Council member...
Tumwater Police seek help identifying driver who killed pedestrian
TUMWATER, Wash. - A pedestrian died after being hit by a vehicle earlier this month, and the Tumwater Police Department is asking the public to help identify the suspected driver. The collision between a truck and a pedestrian happened around 10:30 p.m. on July 4, 2024, resulting in serious injury...
Seattle has the smallest apartments in the U.S.
Move over tiny houses; Seattle ranks number one as the city with the tiniest apartments in the U.S. According to a new report by apartment listing service RentCafe, the Emerald City leads the trend in diminishing apartment space, with an average size of 661 square feet. Portland is close behind, with new apartments measuring 685 square feet.
One-Third of the City Council May Not Be Able to Vote on Renters’ Rights
Seattle City Council President Sara Nelson seems poised to wield the new conservative majority to claw back tenant protections, but she might not have as strong of an army as it seems. Council Members Maritza Rivera, Tanya Woo, and Joy Hollingsworth potentially carry conflicts of interests when it comes to voting on policies that shrink or boost landlord profits.
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