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Yakima Police Arrest Suspect in String of Tire-Flattening Attacks
Yakima Police say they've arrested a suspect after a series of incidents involving the use of what are called caltrops, mutli-pointed spikes thrown out on the roads of Yakima flattening tires. YAKIMA DRIVERS HAVE BEEN SUFFERING SINCE 2021. Officers say the spikes have been causing damage since 2021 with West...
Trail vandalism in Spokane, WA: A greased rock leaves a mountain biker injured
The city of Spokane, WA, has been investing millions of dollars to revitalize its popular Beacon Hill trail system. Even though the local municipality is actively working to support and expand the trail system, some locals are apparently unhappy with the ongoing trail developments. 4 News Now reports that some...
Newhouse, Sessler, Smiley participate in Yakima forum
YAKIMA- Jarrod Sessler, Dan Newhouse, and Tiffany Smiley came together for a forum held by the Yakima Women Republicans Club. The forum started out heated, with candidates directing comments directly at each other. After the moderator politely asked them to answer the questions they had been asked, the room cooled down.
This Nonprofit Gives Free Laptops To K-12 Kids In ID, UT, OR, & WA…No Strings Attached
CFK: bridging the digital gap for kids in ID, UT, WA & OR. Wouldn't it be amazing if every kid had the laptop they needed for school regardless of their family's income? Computers for Kids sure thinks so! Computers for Kids, Inc. (CFK) is a Pacific Northwest nonprofit based in Boise bridging the digital gap for kids in Idaho, Utah Washington, and Oregon.
Heat Advisory This Weekend, Cooler Next Week
Strong high pressure will begin to amplify over the Inland Northwest today through Monday continuing our string of hot weather, which began around July 5th. The Wenatchee Valley has been at or above 95 degrees every day since then. The heat will likely peak this weekend with widespread triple digit high temperatures and possible records on Sunday. The heat will finally relent by Tuesday and into the middle of next week.
Oregon Governor Declares Emergency in Umatilla County as Wildfires Rage, Forcing Evacuations Near Pilot Rock
Amid a barrage of wildfires that ignited across Umatilla County near Pilot Rock due to severe lightning storms, Oregon Governor Tina Kotek declared an emergency on Wednesday night. The fires, fanned by gusty winds and parched conditions, have escalated rapidly, posing a grave threat to life and property in the region. In response, the Oregon State Fire Marshal's Office is mobilizing the Green Incident Management Team, along with structural task forces from Benton, Marion, and Polk counties to join the firefighting efforts.
Shocking attack in Spokane: Woman and daughter assaulted with bear spray and gunfire
SPOKANE, Wash. — KREM 2 is following a wild assault on a local woman and her daughter involving bear spray and a gun. The wild confrontation happened Wednesday night in the Hillyard neighborhood. The shocking moments were caught on Misty Pena’s Ring Doorbell camera. A man sprayed bear spray...
Washington State DOT opens applications for Sustainable Aviation Grant program
The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) Aviation Division recently opened the application period for the newly created Sustainable Aviation Grant program. The program funds sustainable aviation projects such as electric ground equipment, hydrogen electrolyzers and storage, hangar charging technology, and mobile battery charging technology. The program is open to any airport authority, city, county, […] The post Washington State DOT opens applications for Sustainable Aviation Grant program appeared first on Transportation Today.
Dairy Farmers Of Washington Launch “Ice Cream Trail”
WASHINGTON - The Dairy Farmers of Washington have revealed the "Washington Ice Cream Trail," featuring local ice cream, gelato, and frozen yogurt shops in the Evergreen State. From Blaine to Vancouver, the Ice Cream Trail features dozens of shops that craft their ice cream in Washington State. Each shop proudly displays the Washington Ice Cream Trail Badge, letting customers know they're getting locally-made frozen treats.
In Central WA, 4th District race heats up in conservative showdown
Most election analysts expect Washington’s 4th Congressional District to remain Republican come November. That’s usually good news for a candidate like U.S. Rep. Dan Newhouse, an experienced incumbent — he’s been in Congress since 2015 — with a sizable chest of political contributions. Washington Statewide...
Wenatchee Hit With Heat Advisory, Warning In 19 Out Of 20 Days
Much of Washington east of the Cascades is going through an extended period of unusually hot weather. The Wenatchee area has been under a heat advisory or excessive heat warning for all but two days in July. The advisories started on July 2nd and the only break without an advisory...
State council preparing to expand clean energy project, per Inslee's request
(the Center Square) – The state Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council is moving forward with potential changes to the certification agreement for the Horse Heaven wind farm project after Gov. Jay Inslee sent it back requesting it be expanded. The main contention between the council and Inslee is that the proposed certification agreement for the project would have significantly reduced its size and scope due to environmental protections, particularly for historic hawk nest sites. In his May 25 letter, Inslee recommended the use of alternative...
Q&A: Bachman-Turner Overdrive frontman Randy Bachman talks playing Expo '74, rock longevity and Gonzaga shirts
When looking over the musical acts that played Expo '74, there are plenty of legends whose time has long since passed, like Ella Fitzgerald and Liberace. But there's also one act that's still rocking out a half century later — Canadian classic rock standouts Bachman-Turner Overdrive. On Aug. 6,...
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