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Treehouse seeks support for foster youth going back to school
Jul. 22—MOSES LAKE — Treehouse, a Washington state nonprofit dedicated to supporting the educational and other essential needs of youth in foster care, is launching its annual back-to-school campaign to collect school supplies and items by the end of summer, according to an announcement from the organization. Treehouse is calling on community members, businesses and organizations to support ...
Dry cold front on the move
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 Washington, the NE mountains of Oregon and parts western Montana for Wednesday for critical fire danger due to wind gust to 25-25 mph, low RH and hot temperatures. Winds remain breezy into Thursday with a fire weather watch for Spokane, Palouse and LC valley for elevated fire danger.
Washington gas prices fell from last week: See how much here
State gas prices fell for the second consecutive week and reached an average of $4.10 per gallon of regular fuel on Monday, down from last week's price of $4.13 per gallon, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The average fuel price in state has fallen about 6 cents since last month. According to the EIA, gas prices across the state in the last year have been as low as $3.70 on Jan. 2, 2023, and as...
Wildfires threaten communities in the West as Oregon fire closes interstate, creates its own weather
BELLINGHAM, Wash. (AP) — Firefighters in the West are scrambling as wildfires threaten communities in Oregon, California and Washington, with at least one Oregon fire so large that it is creating its own weather. Interstate 84 in eastern Oregon was closed in both directions Tuesday between Ontario and Baker City as flames from the Durkee fire advanced toward the roadway in multiple locations. The Oregon Department of Transportation also closed the eastbound lanes of I-84 from Pendleton to Baker City and warned Tuesday night that travelers should expect continued highway closures in eastern Oregon as fire crews actively fight fire from the interstate. The Federal Emergency Management Agency on Monday night authorized the use of federal funds to help with firefighting costs for the lightning-caused blaze that started July 17. It had scorched nearly 375 square miles (971 square kilometers) as of Tuesday afternoon. The Durkee fire was threatening homes in and around the communities of Durkee, Huntington and Rye Valley, as well as the interstate, cell towers and power infrastructure in the area. Fire crews and equipment from 22 states were battling the blaze as of Tuesday, authorities said.
Three Rivers Convention Center announces major expansion, new hotel and retail spaces
Kennewick, Wash. — The Three Rivers Convention Center has announced an expansion project after the Kennewick City Council unanimously accepted the resolution in June. With construction set to begin before the end of the year, leaders say it marks 12 years since the expansion's inception. Corey Pearson, Executive Director...
Man Jailed After Alleged Assault With Garden Hoe
An Adams County man is in jail after police say he assaulted a fellow farm worker with a garden hoe over the weekend. Deputies with the Adams County Sheriff's Office responded to a reported assault in a field along State Route 26 near South Booker Road on Saturday afternoon. Upon...
Clarkston considers park ordinance amendments to address misdemeanor violations
Jul. 23—The Clarkston City Council is considering amending an ordinance to establish penalties for repeated misdemeanor violations at city parks. If adopted, the city could prohibit people who break the law from using any park in Clarkston. The first offense would be a 10-day expulsion, the second would trigger a 20-day exclusion, followed by 30 days for the third misdemeanor, and up to a year ...
Cougar Creek Fire grows to almost 10,800 acres
Jul. 23—ASOTIN — The Cougar Creek Fire burning in southern Asotin County surpassed the 10,000-acre mark Monday, according to the latest updates from officials. Nick Bacon, emergency management director, told the Asotin County commissioners the fire is 23% contained, and 10,766 acres have been burned as of Monday evening. Robert Bell, a retired U.S. Forest Service liaison officer, has been ...
Traffic Advisory – 2 Vehicle Collision on 3rd Ave North at the Bottom of the Lewiston Hill
(Lewiston, ID) The Lewiston Police Department issued a Traffic Advisory for a 2 vehicle collision at the bottom of the Lewiston Hill. The collision occurred between a FedEx truck and a Box truck. Traffic is currently being redirected onto Highway 128 while paramedics and local law enforcement clear the scene.
Idaho Fish and Game trap and truck sockeye at Lower Granite Dam during heat wave
Idaho Fish and Game is seeing an above-average return of sockeye this summer, and biologists are ensuring these fish will be available for spawning by trapping them at Lower Granite Dam near Lewiston and trucking them to the Eagle Hatchery near Boise. Lower Granite Dam impounds water for an 810...
Lewis County Sheriff's looking for missing teen
Lewis County Sheriff's Office is investigating a report of a missing juvenile in the Craigmont area. Michealle Debord is 17 years old and she was last seen on July 18th. leaving her home. Police believe she was headed to a friend's house and is possibly in Lewiston. She was last...
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