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The Black Crows are coming to Wenatchee. On a Friday!
I love live music. I don't get to see much live music anymore. I used to go almost on a weekly basis. Having to get up as early as I do for the morning show on The Quake 102.1 means. (I don't get to stay up late on a school night.)
Evacuations dropped for wildfire in Grant County
GRANT COUNTY, Wash. – The Grant County Sheriff’s Office issued evacuation orders for areas around Electric City Tuesday due to a wildfire. According to the Sheriff’s Office, people should be ready to leave immediately. “Level 2 Evacuation notice from Sunny Drive to 5th St north of Electric...
Report: New Amazon warehouse in Pasco now hiring
PASCO - Amazon Inc. is ramping up its hiring efforts in Pasco, with a flurry of activity at its massive warehouse facilities on South Road 40 East. The Seattle-based e-commerce giant, which began constructing two large warehouses in 2021, is now actively recruiting warehouse associates to meet its operational needs.
Updated Confluence Parkway Project design keeps Denny’s & The Igloo | Phase 1 to break ground spring of 2025
WENATCHEE — During an open house last night, the City of Wenatchee shared updated design plans for the Confluence Parkway Project and says Phase 1 is scheduled to break ground next spring. Updated designs for the roughly $134 million parkway and bridge project will spare both Denny’s and The...
Retail Center, Eyecare Facility Coming to Kennewick’s Vista Field
The City of Kennewick and Port of Kennewick announced recently more development coming to the renovated Vista Field area. The Port says a new eyecare facility is planned, according to their release:. "During its July 9, 2024, regular meeting, the Port of Kennewick Board of Commissioners received and unanimously approved...
Powerboat racing competition hits Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE, Wash. – Hydroplane and runabout racing boats hit the water this week in Moses Lake for a racing competition. Cascade Park in Moses Lake will be hosting the Championship American Power Boat Association Nationals. Races will run all week long, with testing on Tuesday and the finals...
Sockeye Salmon Season Expanding On Lake Wenatchee
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife is expanding Sockeye Salmon fishing season on Lake Wenatchee this year. The agency is projecting a surplus of harvestable sockeye to reach the lake, well above the natural spawning goal of 23,000 fish. Anglers ply the waters of Brewster Pool of the Upper...
At Washington universities, enrollment questions persist
Last year, Eastern Washington University unveiled plans to revamp campus housing. One residence hall, Morrison, was demolished last summer; another, Dryden, is slated for the same fate this winter. Both will soon have newer buildings in their footprints. Even then, one of the newest halls, Brewster, has been unused for several years, according to the school.
WA officials propose focus on America's shortcomings for its upcoming 250th birthday
(The Center Square) – Planners of Washington state's participation in a national celebration of the 250th anniversary of America's founding want to put heavy emphasis on some of the country's darker history, including underrepresented voices. Members of Washington's America250 committee met to get an update on plans for the semiquincentennial celebration of the founding of the country to take place July 4, 2026, commemorating and celebrating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. ...
More Hot dry Weather through the Weekend
Weather Alert Day due to possible dry lightning later and very hot.at 100. We will see 99 for Thursday and Friday with low 100s for the weekend and another series of Weather Alert Days due to heat. Make a plan to beat the heat. COPYRIGHT 2024 BY KXLY. ALL RIGHTS...
Comedy Legends Trash Idaho In New National Ad Campaign
Comedy legends Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong are making waves in the cannabis industry with their new hemp-derived Delta-9 THC gummies, Cruise Chews. The ingredients are federally legal, but the iconic duo has hit a snag when it comes to shipping restrictions in certain states. Idaho, in particular, has become the main punchline in their marketing, highlighting the legal restrictions faced by Cheech & Chong's Cruise Chews. However, in addition to Idaho, the product can't be sold in Colorado, Alaska, Hawaii, and Oregon due to state-specific regulations.
Spokane Tribe Casino Celebrates New Hotel Addition
The Spokane Tribe Casino, its staff members, and the general public celebrated the newly expanded hotel Friday, with a ribbon cutting officially opening the new wing of the building. The new hotel opened to VIPs during Hoopfest and is now welcoming all guests. Spokane Tribe Casino has a new retail...
Fundraiser started to raise money for purchase of prosthetic leg for Quincy firefighter
QUINCY - The community is coming together to support one of their own, 18-year-old Ben Belino of Ephrata, in his quest to fulfill his dreams of serving others. A GoFundMe campaign has been started to help raise money for a specialized prosthetic leg and other equipment necessary for his work as a firefighter.
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