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Ski Hill to celebrate end of summer, raise money for ADA restroom facility
LEAVENWORTH – Leavenworth Winter Sports Club (LWSC) is celebrating the end of summer with its third Loos 4 the Lodge event on Sept. 7, from 3:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Proceeds from the event will go towards the Ski Hill Lodge’s ADA Restroom Facility Project, which will offer accessibility, larger capacity during busy events, and covered outdoor patio space. LWSC hopes to raise at least $30,000 at the event.
A Pack of Cougars Caught Drinking Wine in Prosser
WSU Cougs that is! Yes, the crowd was abundant on Saturday afternoon in Prosser for the release of X1 Cougar Wine by Winemaker Flint Nelson. The wine industry is flourishing in the Prosser Valley. The release of the coveted wine award was cause for celebration at both Wit Cellars locations...
Award-wining pianist, raised in Richland, is set to perform at local Benefit Concert
KENNEWICK, Wash.- Internationally recognized award-winning pianist and Richland native Jim-Issac Chua will perform at Grace Clinic's Benefit concert at the Three Rivers Convention Center on Saturday, September 21, at 6 p.m. Proceeds from the benefit concert will go toward funding the Grace Clinic, Tri-Cities' only medical clinic that provides medical,...
‘America’s Sweethearts’ to Perform in Walla Walla
On Nov. 8, join other fans of nostalgic music at Gesa Power House Theatre in Walla Walla for an evening of timeless tunes and dazzling performances by America’s Sweethearts. Sponsored by the Tulalip Tribes, Pacific Power Foundation, Greater Hermiston Community Foundation, WESTAF, and the National Endowment for the Arts, this show will transport you back in time with the swinging sounds of female close-harmony groups.
Alert to Chelan RV Park Visitors Over Rabid Bat
Chelan Douglas Health District is sharing more details on a recent human exposure to a rabid bat in Chelan. A sick bat was found on Saturday, August 24th at the Lake Shore RV Park. The campers collected it and contacted public health. The bat tested positive for rabies. It is...
Vote delayed on Horse Heaven wind energy farm near the Tri-Cities
(The Center Square) – The expected decision on a massive windmill farm near the Tri-Cities did not happen Thursday. One of the seven people allowed to vote as part of Washington state’s Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council, or EFSEC, was unable to attend the meeting and the chair announced the council would not be taking a final vote.
WSU Honored For Broadband Work
Washington State University Extension has been honored for their effort to expand broadband access across the Evergreen state. A team with Extension’s Community and Economic Development unit was recognized this summer by the National Association of Community Development Extension Professionals for their leadership in support of broadband expansion. The ceremony was held during the annual conference hosted by Prairie View A&M University Extension in collaboration with Texas A&M Agrilife Extension in Houston in June.
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...
North Idaho College asks for sanction reduction
North Idaho College is requesting an accreditation sanction reduction after years of leadership issues. North Idaho College petitions for reduced accreditation sanction. COEUR D’ALENE, Idaho – North Idaho College (NIC), which has been at risk of losing its accreditation since Feb. 2023, argued that it has earned a reduced sanction this week.
Dr. Cole's medical license lapsed, making him unqualified for health district position
The Central District Board of Health may need to replace a controversial member under Idaho law. Dr. Ryan Cole was appointed in 2021 to the physician position on the public health district board, which under Idaho law is required to be filled by someone licensed to practice medicine in Idaho. As of June 30, Cole’s physician license has lapsed, the state online professional license database shows. Health district staff were...
Kekoa Visperas Throws for 5 TDs to Lead Eastern Washington past Monmouth, 42-27 in Season Opener
CHENEY, Wash. (AP) — Kekoa Visperas threw five touchdown passes, three to Efton Chism III, and Eastern Washington rolled to a 42-27 season-opening win over Monmouth on Thursday night. Visperas, who started 10 games a year ago and was a Big Sky Conference honorable mention honoree, completed 25 of...
Spokane SWAT called to situation near Chattaroy
CHATTAROY, Wash. – A SWAT situation unfolded off of US Highway 2 near Eloika Lake Saturday night. According to the Spokane Police Department, Spokane SWAT was called to assist Spokane County law enforcement in the midst of an active situation in that area. It is unclear what exact incident...
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