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New evacuations issued as Pioneer Fire expands to nearly 19,000 acres
The Chelan County Sheriff's Office has issued a Level 1 Evacuation Advisory for the Stehekin area due to the ongoing Pioneer Fire, which is burning in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest near Lake Chelan. The advisory affects the region up Lake from Hazard Creek to the High Bridge Ranger Station. Spanning 18,731 acres and located 31 miles northwest of Chelan, the fire is currently 14% contained.
County Sheriff: Brown’s public safety tax will make Spokane more dangerous
(The Center Square) - The City of Spokane and Spokane County are going head to head at the ballot this November, each hoping to pass its own tax measure. Illegal drug use, homelessness and violent crime are among the top concerns to public safety in both Spokane and unincorporated areas of Spokane County. The jails and juvenile facilities are all dated, underfunded and at capacity for the most part, leaving a lack of options. ...
Large police response ends in bust of Wenatchee drug house and its alleged dealer
WENATCHEE — Over the past two months, the Columbia River Drug Task Force (CRDTF) has been diligently investigating a residence in the 1100 block of Rosewood Ave in Wenatchee following numerous reports of suspicious activity and complaints from concerned neighbors. The residents of this normally quiet neighborhood had noticed an alarming increase in traffic and unusual behaviors, raising concerns about the impact on their quality of life.
Manson American Legion sends four students to prestigious Civic Education Programs
MANSON — The Manson American Legion Post 108 has reported a successful year for its Boys and Girls State program, sending four local high school juniors to participate in the prestigious civic education events in June 2024. Commander Clyde McCullough announced that three students from Manson High School and...
City requests $5M to pave way for fertilizer plant
A funding request that would help pave the way for a $1 billion zero-carbon nitrate fertilizer plant in Richland has moved to a U.S. Senate subcommittee for consideration. The city of Richland has asked for $5 million for engineering work needed to eventually make the connection between the Northwest Advanced Clean Energy Park and the Bonneville Power Administration grid, and Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington, recently advanced the request to the Energy and Water Development appropriations subcommittee, said Joe Schiessl, Richland’s deputy city manager.
Single-Engine Aircraft Makes Emergency Landing Near Ritzville
RITZVILLE — At approximately 11:45 a.m. today, a single-engine aircraft traveling from Spokane to Yakima experienced an engine failure while in flight. The pilot, demonstrating remarkable skill, successfully performed an emergency landing in a plowed field roughly one mile south of Pru Field (Ritzville Municipal Airport). Remarkably, the pilot...
Kennewick convention center set to expand
The Three Rivers Convention Center is about to undergo a long-awaited expansion. Construction of a new exhibit hall and additional lobby and meeting room space is expected to start late this year or early next year. The project will add 100,000 to 120,000 square feet to the Kennewick facility, which currently is about 82,000 square feet.
Thunder in the Valley was literally lights out Saturday night.
They had some electrical problems with the lights but still got some racing in Saturday at Wenatchee Valley’s Super Oval…. Ephrata’s Bart Hector, Jr. took first place in the Rockstar Energy B-Mod Ted Mitchell Showdown. Hayden, Idaho’s Jeff Bird was second followed by Quincy’s Glenn Knutson.
Fire causes almost $250k in damage to house, motor home in Walla Walla
WALLA WALLA, Wash.-A house and motor home were damaged in a fire in Walla Walla on July 13. Firefighters from Walla Walla Fire stations 1 and 2 responded to 1017 Pomona Street for reports of a house fire around 3:49 p.m. on July 13 and found the home and motor home burning.
Public Forum on Dam Removal Pt 1
From the Ag Information Network, I’m Bob Larson. There’s been no let-up in efforts by dam-breaching advocates to get four Lower Snake River Dams taken down. That’s why U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse, and others will be holding a public forum to hear your thoughts on breaching the dams …
Early Morning Blaze Burns 60 Acres in Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE — In the early hours of July 15, the Moses Lake Fire Department was dispatched to an outdoor fire in a field adjacent to the local movie theater. The initial call came in at approximately 12:10 am, prompting a rapid response from the department. First responders arrived...
Basin students make EWU Dean's List
Jul. 15—CHENEY — Eastern Washington University has released its Dean's List for spring quarter 2024. To qualify for the Dean's List, an undergraduate student must earn 12 quality hours and receive a GPA of 3.5 or better. The following Basin students were named to the Dean's List: Beverly: Xitlalic Martinez Ephrata: Vianey Arias-Perez, Jamie Farias, Travis Hendrick, Trenton Kleyn, Kyler Kolves, ...
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