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Manager attacked by homeless man at smoke shop in Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE – On the morning of July 12, the Moses Lake Police Department responded to an assault incident at Big Smoke, located at 705 S Pioneer Way. The incident was reported at 9:28 AM and involved the store manager being attacked by a homeless individual. Upon arrival, officers...
'They're No. 1 in my book': Tygh Valley residents thank firefighters as Larch Creek Fire evacuations shrink
DUFUR, Ore. — The Wasco County Sheriff's Office lowered evacuation levels around the Larch Creek Fire on Wednesday thanks to the hard work of firefighters and favorable weather conditions. By the morning, containment of the fire had grown to 27% — nearly double what it was the day prior.
Pro Motocross National Championship races its way to Washougal
WASHOUGAL, Wash. (KPTV) – The Pro Motocross Washougal National Championship is returning for a 43rd year to the Washougal Motocross Park this week! Fans will be able to see racing Friday with the big race happening on Saturday. FOX 12’s Ayo Elise talked with one of the owners of the park and a few local riders about what fans can expect.
3rd Congressional District Candidate Lewallen Responds to Endorsement
Camas, WA — Third District Congressional candidate and Camas City Councilor, Leslie Lewallen, a Republican, was recently endorsed by The Columbian. Lewallen answered Lacamas Magazine questions about the endorsement. 1) What are your thoughts about this op-ed? I am honored to have the endorsement of The Columbian. This is...
Going green isn’t what you think when it comes to WSDOT safety
The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is tired of people plowing into its trucks and work zones, and it’s taking a green new approach to get drivers’ attention. There were nearly 1,400 crashes in Washington work zones last year. That’s a 5% increase over the year before....
Critical Fire Danger for PNW: Red Flag Warning in Effect
The National Weather Service in Pendleton has issued a Red Flag Warning and a heat advisory for much of Eastern Washington and the lower Columbia Basin of Oregon. A Red Flag Warning means warm temperatures, extremely low humidities, and stronger winds combine together producing a greater risk of fire danger.
Boeing factory workers in Washington state vote in favor of strike mandate, union says
Earlier in the day, many of the estimated 30,000 workers who build Boeing's 737 MAX and other jets crowded to vote at Seattle's T-Mobile Park, although they cannot strike before their contract expires on Sept. 12. Boeing's labor talks come as the U.S. planemaker loses ground to rival Airbus and...
Exhausted Hotshot Fire Crews Watch As Washington Burns
The Pioneer Fire in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest has expanded to 15,757 acres, 14% contained. Firefighters have been working diligently to protect the community of Stehekin through strategic firing operations. These controlled burns, conducted about 8 miles southeast of Stehekin, have created a buffer zone by removing dry and dead ground fuels.
Winco Foods Removes Self-Checkouts in Oregon, WA Next?
Winco Foods, which has stores in WA, OR and its state of origin, Idaho, has apparently begun to remove self-checkout stands from some of its stores in Oregon. Online social media posts indicate some are gone. According to Reddit users online, at least one Portland, OR area Winco has removed...
QIN/Shoalwater included in $52 million through Climate Commitment Act funding
$52 million will go to Native American tribes in Washington at risk from climate change and rising sea levels to help them move to higher ground, install solar panels, buy electric vehicles, and restore wetlands. Governor Jay Inslee made the announcement in Taholah on Tuesday alongside Quinault Indian Nation President...
Columbia River Drug Task Force scrambles to secure adequate funding, receiving $150,000 grant from Department of Commerce
WENATCHEE—The Columbia River Drug Task Force (CRDTF) acquired $150,000 in grant funding from the Washington State Department of Commerce. The grant was allocated following a direct Ellensburg address from the CRDTF and other drug task forces across the state centered on the criticality of funding for drug task forces.
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