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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.
20th Kiwanis Cruise In to vroom into Troutdale
Calling all chrome lovers, an annual car show is set to take over Downtown Troutdale. The 20th Kiwanis Annual Cruise In will be the place to be to soak in an incredible amount of cars from all decades. There will be nearly a hundred convertibles, Corvettes, customs and imports, muscle cars, rat rods and roadsters, trucks and motorcycles, and everything in between. The event is hosted by the Kiwanis Club of the Columbia Gorge, and will close down the Historic Columbia River Highway and several side streets in Downtown Troutdale temporarily to showcase all the amazing vehicles. The free event will run from 2-5:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3, followed by a concert from 6-8 p.m. in Mayor’s Square. In addition to the cars, there will be shopping and dining opportunities with the many Troutdale businesses. There will also be some booths set up to explore.
Washington County Fair showcases aerial shows, musicals and more for free
Some strap in for the rides; others crave the food. But the Washington County Fair is also a destination for experiences that go beyond the typical attractions. From July 19-28, Hillsboro’s Westside Commons will host a variety of free entertainment, including high-flying aerial shows, interactive musicals and more during the annual summer event. Across from the Main Stage and high in the sky, acrobats will soar with gravity-defying stunts during...
100 affordable apartments opening on former Marylhurst University Campus
PORTLAND, Ore. — After years of sitting first as a vacant lot, then two years of intense construction, the doors are open for Lake Oswego's newest affordable housing development. The new community, named "Mercy Greenbrae at Marylhurst commons," will bring 100 new affordable units to the site of the...
Falls Fire grows to 91,000 acres, still 0% contained
The following is the Wednesday morning update on the Falls Fire, posted to the official Falls Fire Facebook page:. The Falls Fire was less active yesterday than predicted. The fire acreage is now estimated to be 91,269 with 0% containment. The fire is burning approximately 13.5 miles north of Burns, 15 miles southwest of Seneca, and 3 miles west of Highway (Hwy) 395. Hwy 395 was reopened yesterday at approximately noon. Traffic traveling between mile posts 44 and 60 will follow lead vehicles through active firefighting operations.
Excessive heat and critical fire risk through the weekend following dry thunderstorms in Eastern Washington & Oregon
Excessive Heat Warning for the Yakima and Kittitas Valleys from until 10 PM Thursday…. Stay hydrated, wear sunscreen and find cover from the sun when possible. Heat Advisory for Eastern Washington into Northern Oregon from noon Tuesday to 10 PM Wednesday…. High temps expected are 95-105°. Moderate risk of heat...
Police: 1 shot during argument between brothers in SE Portland
PORTLAND, Ore. (KPTV) - Portland police say gun violence after an argument put a man in the hospital with life-threatening injuries. Just after midnight, officers responded to a shooting in the 100 block of Southeast 146th Avenue, just off of East Burnside Street. Officers arrived to the scene and found a man with life-threatening injuries. The victim was rushed to an area hospital for treatment.
Police ID motorcycle rider and passenger who died after crash sent them flying off Morrison Bridge
The motorcycle rider and his passenger who died after crashing on the Morrison Bridge and flying over the barrier last month have been publicly identified. The driver of the motorcycle was Nicholas James Munt-Herrera, 30. His passenger was Angelica Precious Camacho, 24, the Portland Police Bureau said in a statement on Tuesday.
Oregon wildfires: Springfield fire halted, Ore Fire grows to 440 acres
LATEST: FRIDAY WILDFIRE REPORT 15 large fires bring evacuations statewide, more lightning forecast ——— ORIGINAL STORY A total of 1,050 cloud-to-ground lightning strikes raked Oregon late Tuesday night, igniting a number...
Oregon fugitive captured in Georgia after 28 years on the run using an alias
SALEM, Ore. (KATU) — Police apprehended an Oregon fugitive on Tuesday who fled from a work crew in 1994. While Steven Craig Johnson was at the Mill Creek Correctional Facility in Salem he fled from the work crew on November 29, 1994. Johnson was wanted on an Oregon arrest for escape.
Fire-wise your yard this summer season with these helpful tips
SPOKANE, Wash. - Every single year during fire season someone comes home to their house and it's either still on fire or it's already burnt down. That's why Nonstop Local spoke with the city about ways to protect our homes from fires, even when we are not there. Kristen Zimmer...
SWX Announces High School Football Broadcast Schedule
We are only about a month away from high school football practices starting up. SWX is releasing their broadcast schedule, though please understand that it is subject to change. It begins September 6th at Edgar Brown Stadium when Southridge takes on Pasco. There are 10 games on the docket, with...
Walla Walla District Welcomes New Commander
The Walla Walla District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) held a change of command ceremony where Lt. Col. ShaiLin KingSlack relinquished command to Lt. Col. Katie Werback at the Marcus Whitman Hotel in Walla Walla, July 12. The ceremony marked the second female commander in the district’s...
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