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Firefighters Battle Against 2 Growing Fires With Hazy Conditions
Firefighters continue the battle today against two big fires burning in the area as they anticipate more gusty winds and hot dry conditions. Highway 12 remains closed from the top of White Pass to Oak Creek as firefighters try and get a handle on the Rimrock/Retreat Fire started Tuesday afternoon on private property in the Rimrock Retreat/Trout Lodge area. The blaze then spread into the forest with the blaze now burning more than 8,000 acres. US Highway 12 remains closed because of downed power lines, trees, and boulders. All evacuation notices remain in place and there's no estimated time when Highway 12 will reopen.
Big Horn Fire fanned by strong winds, evacuation zones expand in Klickitat Co.
KLICKITAT COUNTY, Wash. (KPTV) - New evacuations have been issued for a wildfire burning in Klickitat County. The Big Horn Fire, which started Monday near the town of Bickleton, has burned more than 32,000 acres as of Thursday morning. The fire is 5% contained, according to InciWeb. The fire was...
Cooler for Thursday with dangerous levels of smoke possible in Yakima County
The Oregon DEQ has issued an Air Quality Advisory in Morrow and Umatilla counties until further notice. The Yakima Regional Clean Air Agency has issued an Air Quality Alert for Yakima County until further notice.
Checking out some of the free summer concert series in the Inland Northwest
While some of the best concerts of the summer take place under an open sky at the Spokane Pavilion and Northern Quest Resort & Casino's BECU Live, you needn't pay headliner ticket prices to get your outdoor live music fix. Before it gets too late into the season, the Inlander team went to check out a few standout free family-friendly outdoor concerts series.
Colfax Restaurant Incubator Set To Open With Wild Ember Kitchen
After years of work and planning Colfax’s restaurant incubator is ready to open with its first tenant. Wild Ember Kitchen is set to have its grand opening on August 17th inside the old Washington Federal building on Main Street. The Colfax Downtown Association bought the building and remodeled it into a restaurant space. The organization is using funds from a 2.3 million dollar Washington State Department of Commerce grant to develop the restaurant incubator. That grant was allocated in the fall of 2022.
Pasco's new aquatic center promises vast amenities as construction nears
Pasco Wash. — After more than two years of anticipation, the Pasco Aquatic Center is one step closer to becoming a reality. Pictures shown at a recent Public Facilities Board Meeting, give a glimpse of what the completed facility would look like. The idea has been on the Tri-Cities' mind since the 1980's.
Firehouse Subs May Be Closing 3 More Locations as New Menu Deal Debuts
Firehouse Subs has announced a new menu deal amidst reports of its latest closures. According to Mile High on the Cheap, the Powerade Victory Splash is now available for a limited time as part of a promotion for the upcoming Paris Olympics. Additionally, Firehouse Subs is offering a $10 Powerade Victory Bundle at participating stores, which includes a medium sandwich, chips, and a 22-ounce fountain beverage. This is the ideal meal to enjoy while watching all the excitement in Paris from July 8 to Aug. 8, 2024.
Public Comments Accepted Thursday Night For Proposal For Apparent Amazon Warehouse Off Moscow-Pullman Highway
Public comments will be accepted Thursday night regarding the permit that’s required for a warehouse off the Moscow-Pullman Highway that’s being proposed by Amazon-linked development companies. Plans for “Project Cougar” have been filed with Whitman County from Ambrose Property Group and Kimley-Horn. The companies have built distribution centers...
Brothers aim to make lumber industry more sustainable in Colville
COLVILLE, Wash.—Kurtis Vaagen of Vaagen Bros Lumber leads a decade-long project to restore 50,000 acres of the Colville National Forest, aiming to create fire-resilient forests for future generations while emphasizing community and environmental stewardship. According to the Washington Forest Protection Association, Washington’s forests account for over 21 million acres...
Experience a symphony of art and music at Richland's 75th Art in the Park festival
Richland, Wash. — Art in the Park is a long-running Richland tradition. This year marks the 75th year for the free community event. On Wednesday, July 24th, we spoke with the festival's organizers, who share with us the history of the event, and what to expect at Howard Amon park this weekend.
Level 2 evacuation alert set to take effect for Stehekin on Thursday as Pioneer Fire advances
STEHIKIN – Stehekin is under threat as the Pioneer Fire continues to advance, prompting Chelan County Emergency Management to issue a Level 2 evacuation notice for the north lake community. This notice, effective from 8 a.m. on Thursday, July 25, affects areas from Hazard Creek through the Stehekin Valley, including the Stehekin landing and extending west to High Bridge. A Level 2 evacuation indicates that there is a significant threat to life and property, urging all residents and visitors to prepare for immediate evacuation.
Spokane gun control measure tweaked just weeks after forgoing legal review
(The Center Square) – Spokane City Councilmember Paul Dillon amended his gun control measure on Monday, tightening up some of the language just two weeks after pushing it through council without a legal review. The ordinance garnered broad support for the most part but faced skepticism from the Spokane City Council's two conservatives. Councilmembers Jonathan Bingle and Michael Cathcart noted the lack of a review before passing and tried to defer a vote on that basis but to no avail. ...
Resolution supporting enforcement of homeless camping law rejected by Spokane City Council
On Monday, the Spokane City Council had the chance to urge the police department to uphold a law that prohibits camping in many parts of the city, as approved by the voters. However, the council chose not to take this opportunity. Councilmember Jonathan Bingle’s resolution, which addressed the lack of...
Fentanyl Fears Grow: 6 Lives Lost to Overdoses in Yakima County This Month
6 people in Yakima County have died of drug overdoses so far this month with a total of 77 overdose deaths reported in all of 2024. Yakima County Coroner Jim Curtice says the county could break the record of 96 overdose deaths set in 2023. THE RISE IN DEATHS IS...
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