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Pleasant Week Ahead with Sunny Skies in Washington D.C. Before Weekend Showers Strike
Washington D.C. residents can look forward to a mostly sunny day ahead with temperatures peaking at a comfortable 84 degrees, according to a recent forecast by the National Weather Service. The light northwest wind, ranging from 3 to 6 mph, is expected to add to the pleasant conditions, making it an ideal day for those planning outdoor activities. Detailed predictions suggest a mostly clear night with the mercury dropping to around 66 degrees and only a light north breeze.
Washington Costco Stores To Start Scanning Members At Entrance
Like a scene from Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Rings, now Costco greeters will stab their staffs into the ground and scream:. And then scan your member card and allow you to pass!. Okay, well, I’m sure it won’t be that dramatic (unless we’re lucky), but Costco...
Idaho’s Winter Forecast This Year & The Highest Chance For Snow
Winter is coming, and if you're in Idaho or the Pacific Northwest, you might be curious about what to expect. Let's break down the Farmers' Almanac winter forecast in a way that's easy to digest. First, Idaho and the Pacific Northwest, including Washington and Oregon, are in for some mixed...
Interview: Ag Tech and the Smart Orchard with NWFM
In late July, PNW Ag Network attended the WSU Smart Orchard Field Day in Mattawa, Washington. Here we talked with Keith Veselka of NWFM about the importance of tech in a changing industry. Keith Veselka: I'm with NWFM. We're a farm management company. We grow apples, cherries, and pears all...
Fire Weather Watch for Washington With Thunderstorms on Wednesday & Thursday
I admit, I enjoy a good thunderstorm every now and then. It's been a long time since I've seen a good one. When I lived in Pensacola, Florida, a daily shower was the norm. Often, we'd see a lot of lightning and hear a lot of thunder. Thunderstorms are possible...
Washington State Red Light Traffic Cameras Aren’t Allowed To Do This
Washington State Red Light Traffic Cameras Aren't Allowed To Do This. So I was driving down 20th Avenue in Pasco and came across the red light traffic camera that'll send you a photo if you run a red light. The One Thing You Need To Know About Washington State Red...
Washington’s fentanyl-sniffing dogs: The newest tool in the fight against opioids
In a prison north of Olympia, a deaf, all-white pit bull mix named Ghost searches visitors for drugs. “It’s incredible to watch him work,” marvels a Washington State Department of Corrections staff member. Ghost, a rescue who’s “totally unadoptable” due to his intensity — his handler, Erik Prange, calls him “insane” — moves from each […]
Four Baby Names Now Banned in Washington State
Lots of people have unique names for their babies. However, most states prohibit baby names with numerals, symbols, or emojis in them. Believe it or not, in Washington, there are 4 names you absolutely cannot give to your child. They are:. Santa Claus. There is only one Santa, or Saint...
Government Academy set for launch
MANSFIELD — The Mansfield Local Government Academy will launch on September 12 for residents interested in learning more about how the town operates. Over 12 sessions, residents will have the opportunity to learn what is involved in operating a high-functioning community government. Department heads will lead each session to share the challenges and opportunities they face each day. There will also be opportunities to meet staff and tour the town facilities.
Armed robbery in Mansfield under investigation
MANSFIELD — State Police from Troop C were dispatched to a Citgo gas station at 9 Stafford Rd. in Mansfield for a reported armed robbery Saturday afternoon. According to police, the suspect reportedly displayed a long-barreled revolver, demanded cash from the clerk and left on foot with approximately $700 in cash taken from the business.
Ceremony at Ephrata Armory signals change of command
Aug. 12—EPHRATA — Golf Company, the Ephrata unit of the Washington Army National Guard, received a new commander in a ceremony Saturday morning that included a literal handing over of the unit emblem Captain Georgia Lamb assumed command from Capt. Charles Barnett and Sgt. 1st Class Michael Camp assumed responsibility for the company from 1st Sgt. Fernando Garcia. Golf Company is a logistics ...
Grant County Sheriff's Office recommends safety measures for GC Fair
Aug. 13—MOSES LAKE — The Grant County Sheriff's Office will be giving out free wristbands to parents and guardians who stop by the GCSO booth at the Grant County Fair. Family members will be asked to write the phone number of the child's caregiver on the wristband to make it easier to reunite children and their families if somebody goes astray. It's one of the safety tips released Monday by ...
NEWS BITES for Aug. 13, 2024
Aug. 13—GEORGE — A man allegedly pointed a handgun at three people in the town of George on Saturday, according to a statement from the Grant County Sheriff's Office. The suspect left with another man in a blue Ford Explorer on Road 1 Southwest. A vehicle matching the suspect's vehicle description was found near South Frontage Road West and Road 1 Southwest. When the deputies arrived, the ...
Agri-Service Demo Derby begins Tuesday
Aug. 12—MOSES LAKE — The engines will roar, the dirt will fly and a whole lot of metal will go crunch Tuesday and Wednesday at the Agri-Service Demo Derby, held at the Moses Lake Roundup Rodeo grounds at the Grant County Fairgrounds. This year's event looks like it will be even better attended than last year, which filled the grandstand pretty well, said Alex Alvarado, one of the derby's ...
STUDIO BASIN: Grant County Sheriff Joe Kriete and an All-American athlete
Aug. 12—MOSES LAKE — On this episode of the STUDIO BASIN podcast, Managing Editor Rob Miller sits down with Grant County Sheriff Joe Kriete to discuss a recent marijuana bust in the Ephrata area, National Night Out and safety for the upcoming Grant County Fair. Next, Sports Reporter Ian Bivona and Senior Reporter Cheryl Schweizer recap recent sports news in the Basin, including the Moses Lake ...
FIRE REPORT: 1,500 acres scorched in Douglas County
Aug. 13—COULEE CITY — On Saturday evening a fire broke out near State Route 17 and Road 9 Northeast in Douglas County. The fire burned approximately 1,500 acres, according to Douglas County Sheriff's Office. Crews got to the fire, and most of the initial attack was contained by 11:30 p.m. Saturday night. The responding agencies included Grand Coulee Volunteer Fire Department, Electric City ...
PCG keeps the Miller Cup
PINEHURST –– Make it three in a row for team Pinehurst Golf Course, after beating Shoshone Golf Club for the Miller Cup this past weekend. Led by club champion and Miller Cup MVP, Danny Kenyon, the Pinehurst golfers got the threepeat in a hotly contested battle that featured all sorts of golf drama.
Sister city students ready for fair week
Aug. 12—Students with the Moses Lake-Yonezawa Sister City Exchange shared a taste of America at the Cowboy Breakfast Friday morning at Sinkiuse Square. From left: Emmanuel Lopez-Zepeda, Shiori Ishizawa, Sayo Hiraga, Keziah Roman-Panlaqui, Yonezawa chaperon Treat Schubert, Moses Lake chaperon Amador Castro, Noa Goto and Ethan Ramsey. ___ (c)2024 the Columbia Basin Herald, Wash. Visit the ...
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