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Inferno reduces Chelan recycling center to rubble
CHELAN - The recycling center next to the Chelan Transfer Station just west of the city of Chelan is no more after a fire burned it to the ground on Wednesday. Chelan Fire and Rescue Chief Brandon Asher told Source ONE News that the fire started at around 11:30 a.m. The fire's cause and point of origin is still under investigation. Asher says the recycling center is a total loss with heavy equipment and its shop burning in the blaze. The fire was controlled nearly 90 minutes later. The transfer station next to the recycling center has been closed and will reopen on Thursday under normal hours.
Asotin County Fire now Dubbed the “Gooseneck Fire” Reaches 100 Acres
(Asotin County, WA) A 100 acre and growing fire has broken out on Peola Rd approximately 20 miles East of Pomeroy, WA. By the time fire crews arrived on scene the fire had already reached and burned 20 acres of farm land. 30-40 mph winds are driving the fire towards...
Construction of new Moses Lake elementary school will proceed despite budgetary issues
MOSES LAKE – The Moses Lake School District has temporarily paused the construction of Elementary 12 in Mae Valley as it works with federal and state agencies to secure water certificates. These certificates will allow the district to use lake water for irrigation instead of city water, marking the final step before purchasing the land for the new school. Despite recent budget issues, the construction project will proceed once the land purchase is finalized.
Bodybuilding great grandmother a true inspiration
A Wenatchee great grandma continues to be an inspiration in the world of health and fitness…. Maggie Rivera grew up in Quincy and now lives in Wenatchee. She recently won a bodybuilding competition in New Jersey at the age of 62…. She competed for the first time 13-years ago and...
Lisa Brown orders City of Spokane's flags to be lowered to half-staff in honor of Congressman George Nethercutt
SPOKANE, Wash. — Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown has ordered flags at all city facilities to be lowered to half-staff in remembrance of Congressman George Nethercutt. “Congressman Nethercutt grew up in Spokane and went on to proudly serve the people of the Washington 5th congressional district for 10 years,” Mayor Brown said. “I encourage anyone with a flag outside of their home or business to join us in this recognition to honor his memory.”
Labrador challenges Open Primaries intiative
Idaho Attorney General Raúl Labrador is challenging the Open Primaries initiative in court. The office on Wednesday filed a petition to the state Supreme Court arguing the initiative, which garnered enough signatures to qualify for the November ballot, does not meet the constitutional single-subject requirement. Labrador also argues that the election system proposed in the initiative should not be called “an open primary” and that by marketing it as such,...
Washington Pays $15M in Foster Care Abuse Settlement | Centralia Case Exposes Systemic Failures
Centralia, WA – The State of Washington has agreed to a $15 million settlement with three sisters who endured years of sexual abuse at a foster home in Centralia. The abuse, which reportedly spanned from 1990 to 2000, began when the sisters were just four, five, and six years old, continuing until they reached their teenage years. Described by their attorneys as a “compound” with a “cult-like” environment, the foster home housed up to 12 children at times.
Surviving The Heat: Idaho Power Prepares For Storm-Related Outages
Our good run of no severe weather had to end. We've now had more days of over one hundred degrees temperatures for over two weeks. It's a credit to the state's power infrastructure that the Treasure Valley hasn't seen many major power outages. However, that could end today, as weather forecasters are predicting a massive storm hitting this afternoon.
Update: Thunderstorms with nickel-sized hail in Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon and Wallowa County Wednesday
An updated report was issued from the National Weather Service on Wednesday at 4:46 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 5 p.m. for Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon and Wallowa County. The storms could bring wind gusts of up to 50 mph and nickel-sized hail (0.88 inches). "At 4:46 p.m., Doppler...
Power may be cut to thousands of people later Wednesday as a safety precaution
BOISE, Idaho — Thousands of people across the Treasure Valley might be without power Wednesday evening. So, no lights, no AC, and no refrigeration on another triple digit day. There's potential for a 'Public Safety Power Shutoff' (PSPS) event, but it's all in hopes of keeping people safe. Idaho...
Idaho Department of Environmental Quality issues burning regulations due to poor air quality
NAMPA, Idaho — The air quality for the Treasure Valley is currently considered red or unhealthy due to wildfires burning in surrounding areas, according to the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality. As of a result of the Air Quality Index being 165 in certain locations Wednesday, all outdoor open...
24-year-old Lewiston man arrested for allegedly raping a 6-year-old
LEWISTON, Idaho – A 24-year-old man from Lewiston was arrested for allegedly raping a 6-year-old child. According to the Lewiston Police Department, detectives were called to a house in Lewiston on the evening of July 23 when a family member of the child walked in and reportedly saw the suspect identified Dakota Hall, 24 allegedly raping the child. Police subsequently interviewed the witness, the child victim and the suspect. Both the child and the witness stated that the man had engaged in lewd conduct.
Dry cold front ushers in breezy winds and areas of elevated fire danger
Daytime highs will be in the mid to upper 90s and triple digits on Wednesday, with our next dry cold front set to arrive Wednesday evening into Thursday producing gusty winds and the potential for heightened fire danger. There is now a red flag warning for Okanogan county in central...
WA youth detention worker arrested for inappropriate relationship with former resident
CHEHALIS, Wash. - A Washington youth detention employee was arrested this week for having what the Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) referred to as an "inappropriate relationship" with a former resident. Investigators found that the worker had been passing contraband to the resident when they were previously in...
WSP Adding Extra Patrol in Tri-Cities for Water Follies Weekend
The Tri-City Water Follies is a huge party on the Columbia River in Tri-Cities that shows exciting hydroplane racing in the water. Along the edges of the water are all the spectators having a big ol' party as this event brings in people from all over the Norhtwest. With this,...
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