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Lost in Washington: The mysterious disappearance of Leah Roberts
On the early morning of March 18, 2000, joggers along Canyon Creek Road in the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest spotted clothes scattered and tied to the trees. Their investigation led them to discover a white Jeep that had rolled down the embankment. They would soon discover that the abandoned vehicle was a key clue in an ongoing missing persons investigation that remains unsolved to this day.
Hundreds of young voters talk politics amid polarized election season
More than 400 first-time voters gathered in Washington to participate in "America In One Room," an effort to bring young voters together to talk about politics away from the anonymity of the internet. NBC News' Savannah Sellers has the story.
Historic federal awards are accelerating the I-5 bridge replacement effort
Aug. 12—VANCOUVER, Wash. — The century-old bridge connecting Washington and Oregon over the Columbia is due for replacement, according to an announcement from Gov. Jay Inslee's office. Washington and Oregon have committed $1 billion apiece to the $6 billion project, and the federal government is helping bridge the gap. On Thursday, leaders and lawmakers gathered to celebrate a $1.5 billion ...
New restroom anchors improvements to Bridgeport’s Berryman Park
BRIDGEPORT—Park passersby will notice a new look transforming Berryman Park amid the landscaping and heavy equipment that have been on the grounds since July. Prominent among the new facilities is the restroom recently raised on the site of the old structure. A $500,000 Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO) grant...
Temporary changes are reducing flows in Yellowhawk Creek
WALLA WALLA – The Washington State Department of Ecology reports there are lower-than-normal flows along Yellowhawk Creek near Walla Walla. The reduced flows are part of a larger effort to protect water supplies in the greater Walla Walla River Basin and allow fish to safely migrate to the upper reaches of Mill Creek.
Tri-Cities Native Shines in Navy Photo Maintaining F/A-18 Hornet
A Kennewick native was recently spotted working on a F/A-18F Super Hornet in photos released by the Navy. Kennewick Mechanic Featured in Photo Aboard USS Carl Vinson. Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class Evelyn Uzarraga, a proud native of Kennewick, Washington, is making waves far from home spotted executing crucial maintenance on an F/A-18F Super Hornet in a recently released photo by the Navy. Currently stationed aboard the USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), Uzarraga is an essential member of the “Bounty Hunters” from Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 2.
Spokane officials to consider 'housing status' as a protected class
(The Center Square) – Spokane’s elected officials are set to vote on an ordinance tonight that could help homeless individuals find jobs; however, some businesses are concerned it will exacerbate existing issues. The city council heard its first reading of Councilmember Lili Navarrete’s ordinance that would add “housing status” to a list of protected classes last month; now, it’s up for a final reading and potential vote unless the majority defers it for another week. ...
Prosser Beer and Whiskey Festival on Saturday, August 24th
Content provided by the event organizers. PROSSER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ANNOUNCES DATE FOR PROSSER BEER & WHISKEY FESTIVAL ON SATURDAY, AUGUST 24th, 2024. PROSSER, WA- The Prosser Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Port of Benton and Tour Prosser are excited to announce the date for the 2024 Prosser Beer & Whiskey Festival! The festival will take place Saturday, August 24, from 5pm-9pm at the Prosser Wine and Food Park on Lee Road. A selection of regional breweries and distilleries are scheduled to be on-hand providing attendees with a variety to taste.
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