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Chelan PUD Looks At Extending Rate Hike, Holding Public Meetings
Chelan PUD is considering a two-year extension of a rate increase that's been in place for the past several years. Three public hearings on the proposal will be held in the next two weeks. The extension is meant to help the utility deal with the rapidly increasing cost of producing...
Powers To Resign At End Of School Year
Washington State University College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences Cashup Davis Family Endowed Dean Wendy Powers, announced Tuesday she will resign at the end of the 2024-2025 school year. Powers has been the CAHNRS’s Dean since 2022. The Office of the Provost and Executive Vice President will engage in a search for Powers’ replacement. The search process will be announced in the coming weeks.
Lights, Camera, Cabernet: Actor Kyle MacLachlan pursues the perfect PNW pour
When you think of actor Kyle MacLachlan, you might picture him as the enigmatic Agent Dale Cooper in "Twin Peaks" or the charismatic Orson Hodge in "Desperate Housewives." Perhaps the eccentric mayor in "Portlandia?" Let's not forget his scene-stealing roles as a series regular on "Sex and the City" and "How I Met Your Mother." He's also the voice of Riley's dad on "Inside Out 2," the highest-grossing film of 2024.
NCWLIFE Evening News August 20, 2024
A few stories we're following for you tonight, A fast-moving brushfire along the Columbia River had responders scrambling this afternoon. The Eastmont School Board unanimously passed a resolution on Monday that says current regulations and state and federal laws around transgender inclusion are QUOTE “not working” for student athletes. And Chelan County PUD Commissioners are considering extending the 3-4% annual rate increases, that originally started in the 2020-2024 plan, by two years.
Washington Weather Transforming to Cooler Paradise This Weekend
This weekend will get a little cooler, maybe a little wetter, as well in Washington state. According to the National Weather Service in Pendleton, temperatures are anticipated to be 10-15° below average. This sounds like the perfect way to wrap up the Best Week of Summer at the Benton Franklin Fair!
Alert: Invasive Species Rattles Washington State Pet Store
Alert: Invasive Species Zebra Mussels Rattle Washington State Pet Store. As you pull across the Washington State line near Umatilla, you'll see a boat inspection area for invasive species that could be attached to the underbelly of your boat. 4 Reasons Why Zebra Mussels Are Bad For Washington State. It's...
A 23-unit Subway franchisee shuts down
Subway closed 23 locations in Oregon and Washington after the brand terminated a struggling local operator out of Portland. The stores were owned by Cap Ten Enterprises and feature locations in Oregon and Southwest Washington. KOIN in Portland quoted the operator saying the company’s problem started when the store’s bank account was hacked and drained of “hundreds of thousands of dollars.”
Northwest tribes receive millions in funding for new housing
Tribes in Idaho, Oregon and Washington are building new tribal housing with grant funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. “There was a total of $150 million nationwide, of which we had four awardees in the Northwest totaling about $12 million dollars,” said Tom Carney, the administrator for the HUD Northwest office of Native American programs.
J.B. Hunt to pay $4.2 million to driver applicants to settle job postings lawsuit
Trucking company J.B. Hunt agreed to pay certain job applicants millions to settle a class action lawsuit out of Washington state. The post J.B. Hunt to pay $4.2 million to driver applicants to settle job postings lawsuit appeared first on CDLLife.
Morning rain, then sunny skies with highs in the 70s & 80s
On this Wednesday we have the potential for morning showers. The majority of our rain will move out of North Idaho and Northeast Washington by around 8:00 this morning. Then, we have a sunny day with highs in the 70s and 80s! You'll want a light layer to start your day.
CDHD Puts Out Back To School Immunization Reminder
With the 2024-25 school year about to begin, Chelan-Douglas Health District is reminding parents of the importance to get immunized. But keeping your family and others healthy, serves as a reminder for everyone to consider vaccinations or boosters and can help protect vulnerable populations. Chelan Douglas HEalth District says immunizations...
Hoopfest continues to grow post-pandemic
SPOKANE — More than 4,700 teams took to the streets of downtown Spokane for Hoopfest 2024 last month, the largest 3-on-3 basketball tournament on the planet that features nearly 400 basketball courts littered across the streets of Spokane. “It’s always one of the best times of the year,” said...
Police Looking To Find Next Of Kin Of Crash Victim Near Royal City
Police in Grant County are asking for the public's assistance in locating the next of kin of a man who died in a single-vehicle collision near Royal City early Wednesday morning. The Grant County Sheriff's Office Motor Traffic Unit says the crash occurred around 5:30 a.m. in the Royal Camp...
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