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Kennewick police arrest four suspects, launch narcotics investigation
Kennewick, Wash. — Four suspects have been arrested on Friday, Kennewick Police say it's all thanks to proactive work by an officer during the morning. Police say just before 8:00 AM on Friday, July 19th, officers were in the 3,300 block of West 10th Avenue when they observed multiple wanted persons at a house in the area, as well as illicit drug activity.
Additional Resources Ordered to Fight Fire in Southern Asotin County, now at 4,895 Acres
ASOTIN COUNTY - The Cougar Creek Fire is burning in southern Asotin County along the Washington - Oregon border, approximately 40 miles southwest of Clarkston, near Hwy 129. Officials say the fire is in rugged rangeland with isolated pockets of timber in a mixed topography of ridgelines, benches, plateaus and secondary drainages.
Exclusive: Pac-12 Commissioner Teresa Gould on surprises, Pac-12 Enterprises and more
PAC-12 ENTERPRISES, the production facility that endures after the shuttering of the Pac-12 Network, is a crucial state-of-the-art asset for the league going forward. Pac-12 Commissioner Teresa Gould spoke with Cougfan.com on Wednesday about the number of Washington State and Oregon State sporting events that will be produced by the Pac-12 Enterprises and where Coug and Beaver fans can find them.
Christian homeless shelter challenges Washington state law prohibiting anti-LGBTQ+ hiring practices
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Lawyers for a Christian homeless shelter are scheduled to be in a federal appeals court Friday to challenge a Washington state anti-discrimination law that would require the charity to hire LGBTQ+ people and others who do not share its religious beliefs, including those on sexuality and marriage.
Moses Lake plans for roundabout at SR 17 and Yonezawa Blvd
MOSES LAKE - The City of Moses Lake, in collaboration with the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT), has announced plans to upgrade the signalized intersection at State Route 17 and Yonezawa Boulevard to a roundabout. This project aims to accommodate increasing traffic, enhance safety, and improve accessibility while unlocking...
Excessive heat and critical fire weather over the weekend in Eastern Washington & Oregon
Excessive Heat Warning for Eastern Washington into Northern Oregon from 11 AM Saturday to 10 PM Monday…. Stay hydrated, wear sunscreen and find cover from the sun when possible. Fire Weather Watch for the John Day Highlands, Southern Blue Mountains, and Strawberry Mountains from Saturday 11 AM to Sunday 10...
Boeing workers signal support for strike if contract talks fail
Boeing machinists on Wednesday voted overwhelmingly to sanction a strike should the company fail to reach an agreement with their union during their first full contract negotiations in 16 years. District 751 of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, which represents more than 30,000 of the plane manufacturing...
Catholic clergy abuse survivors still optimistic after investigation into Washington dioceses stalls
OLYMPIA, Wash. – After a Washington Attorney General’s Office investigation alleging that the Dioceses of Seattle, Spokane and Yakima used charitable funds to cover-up sex abuse was halted by a superior court judge on Friday, clergy abuse advocates are still demanding accountability. Abuse survivors and reform advocates from...
Urgent Alert: Excessive Heat Warning in Effect Till 8pm Monday
Mother Nature just won't cut us a break in the PNW. An Excessive Heat Warning is on. The alert was issued through weather services on Thursday. The National Weather Service in Pendleton issued the URGENT weather message at 1:38 pm:. HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PDT THIS...
Was a Washington State Man A Serial Killer That Got Away?
Last August, a 49-year-old cold case in Massachusetts was solved. It was one of the most famous unsolved murders in 'The Bay State.' 'The Lady of the Dunes' was the oldest unidentified homicide victim in the State. Ruth Marie Terry's hands were removed from her body and she was found...
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