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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,...
Proposal to shut down public working forests threatens critical state services and jobs
Washington faces significant social and economic risks if anti-forestry groups succeed in persuading the Board of Natural Resources and candidates for commissioner of public lands to close an ...
Bike paths on both sides of Columbia to close for boat races starting July 24
TRI-CITIES, Wash.-Bike paths along the Pasco and Kennewick sides of the Columbia River will be closed for Water Follies starting Wednesday, July 24. The path through Columbia Park on the Kennewick side of the river will be closed from the Blue Bridge to Edison Street from 6 p.m. on July 24 through 7 p.m. on Sunday, July 28, according to the Tri-City Water Follies.
Basin Summer Showdown coming Saturday
Jul. 23—EPHRATA — The Basin Summer Showdown car show will take to the streets in Ephrata again Saturday. "I'm hopefully going to be over 150 (entrants) again," said organizer Ricardo Gutierrez. "Last year, I had 150 show up, which was almost double what I had the year before." There are 20 vendors lined up as well, Gutierrez said, compared to last year's nine. This is the show's third year, ...
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