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Maximize Efficiency with These Top Electronics for Work and Play
Waitsburg, WA – In today’s fast-paced world, where technology seamlessly blends into every aspect of our lives, Clyde’s Tech Central is proud to announce a groundbreaking line of electronics designed to enhance your productivity and leisure time. From state-of-the-art phone accessories to revolutionary smart watches, and from immersive audio accessories to essential computer peripherals, Clyde’s Tech Central’s latest offerings are set to transform how consumers interact with technology in their daily routines.
City Central: Walla Walla news and insider tidbits for July
Happy July, everyone! The City will host its annual Independence Day fireworks display on July 4, beginning at approximately 10 p.m., and running for around 20 minutes. The event, which is free and open to the public, will be held at Walla Walla Community College, 500 Tausick Way. With the...
Suspects using sextortion to target kids online
Tri-Cities, WA- We've mentioned the Southeast Region Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force before, but sextortion is a big problem the task force often deals with. As a reminder, the task force, also known as SER-ICAC, aims to protect children from dangers online. One of these big dangers includes sextortion.
List of 4th of July Events in Yakima Valley
Whether you're taking some extended vacation time off this week or not, there's some fun activities in the Yakima Valley worth checking out this 4th of July. I, for one, am planning on taking my daughter out to a baseball game this week to see the Pippins take on the Cowlitz Black Bears. I'm thinking about inviting some friends to come and bring their families, too, so that it will feel like a big party in the bleachers.
Hillman fire destroys two homes, business in Yakima Valley
YAKIMA COUNTY, Wash. - A fire that swept through Yakima Valley on Monday, destroying multiple buildings along the way, has been contained. According to Yakima Valley Emergency Management (YVEM), as of 9:30 p.m., all evacuations were downgraded to Level 1 and residents were told they could return home. The fire,...
Crews contain 500-acre wildland fire burning near Ephrata and Soap Lake
EPHRATA – A massive fire spanning 500 acres has been contained near Soap Lake and Ephrata, causing significant concern among residents and local authorities. The fire, which began this evening, was burning land south on both sides of State Route 17 (SR 17) near the SR 17/SR 282 interchange, east of the Ephrata Municipal Airport. The fire was initially called in at 6:02 p.m.
Moses Lake School District to Sell Properties to Help Ease Financial Woes
The Moses Lake School District continues to search for revenue sources to help shore up its finances following the failure of its operational levy earlier this year. The Center Square is reporting the District discussed selling the properties. Earlier this year, the MLSD operational levy failed. Then recently, a thorough...
Spokane: ‘Officers will respond to illegal camping complaints as able and warranted’
(The Center Square) – The U.S. Supreme Court’s overturning of Martin v. Boise on Friday set up Spokane to finally enforce its voter-approved camping ban, although not much has changed in the days since that decision. The Grants Pass v. Johnson ruling reverses the precedent that prohibited cities from enforcing anti-camping ordinances if they lack enough shelter beds for their homeless population. The landmark decision set the stage for municipalities nationwide to begin prosecuting illegal camping. ...
Wenatchee Woman Accused Of Felony Theft At Chelan Walmart
A 31-year-old Wenatchee woman faces felony theft charges after deputies say she pushed a shopping cart full of items out of the Chelan Walmart, without attempting to pay for anything. Deputies were called to a reported theft from the store by a white woman in her 40’s with blonde hair...
Joey & Lauren Move In Spokane To KZZU
Joey & Lauren take the place of 30 year hosts Dave Sposito, Ken Hopkins and Molly Allen, who were let go from the station in June. Joey and Lauren have been heard on KEZE since January 2023. Hosted by Joey & Lauren Jenkins, the married couple have been hosting mornings at Iliad Hot AC “My 102.7” KZMG since July 2018. Joey Jenkins previously served as PD/afternoon co-host at Sports “99.1 ESPN Boise” K256CZ for Iliad, while Lauren was a newcomer to radio at the time of the show’s launch.
Puppy Ban: Under 6 Months Barred at Washington-Canada Border
Do not get stuck with your little fuzzy loved one on the other side of the border!. Veterinarian Warns About New Puppy Border Regulations. Starting August 1st, 2024, new regulations from the CDC will significantly impact travelers crossing the U.S. border with dogs, according to a recent warning by a Spokane veterinarian. They posted the warning on Reddit after learning of the changes coming this August to the border which could greatly impact animal owners trying to cross to and from Canada. The changes are aimed at tightening security and closing loopholes at the border, especially when talking about the entry of puppies or the verification of rabies vaccinations.
Spokane, WA: Reckless Truck Driver Towing Jet Boat Guns It Out of Gas Station on W 2nd Ave, Nearly Hits Multiple Cars
This boat-towing truck driver failed to yield even the slightest to traffic already on W 2nd Ave. Presumed Washingtonian and Redditor /u/YOLO_Tamasi posted up head shaking dashcam footage from Spokane, WA from earlier last weekend (June 29, 2024) to the /r/IdiotsInCars subreddit showing a truck driver towing a boat recklessly pull out of this gas station with no regard for traffic already there.
Bear conflicts give rise to new strategies in Leavenworth
Leavenworth is a major tourist attraction in the Northwest, drawing more than two million visitors a year. Also drawn to Leavenworth: Black bears, the native Cascades animals who normally shy away from people, but can become habituated over time by the easy availability of wasted food, unsecured garbage cans and other attractants.
Universal Hydrogen, pioneer of hydrogen-powered flight, goes bust
Universal Hydrogen, the pioneering company that flew a partially hydrogen-powered flight out of Moses Lake, Washington, in March last year, has burned through the $100 million it raised from investors and gone bust. The company was one of a few aiming to replace fossil-fuel powered flight with more sustainable, emissions-free...
Yakima's city manager finalists share visions
YAKIMA, WA-- The final three vying to be Yakima's next city manager all speaking out. One of them is a familiar face to the valley. Vicki Baker has owned the first Grocery Outlet store in Yakima since 1999 and previously served as a Yakima County Commissioner in 2020. Now she...
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