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Surviving The Heat: Idaho Power Prepares For Storm-Related Outages
Our good run of no severe weather had to end. We've now had more days of over one hundred degrees temperatures for over two weeks. It's a credit to the state's power infrastructure that the Treasure Valley hasn't seen many major power outages. However, that could end today, as weather forecasters are predicting a massive storm hitting this afternoon.
Emeralds’ bats silent in 8-2 series-opening loss to Spokane
EUGENE, OR – In the months before, the frailty of the MiLB season seems more abstract, each game representing an equal 1.32% slice of the season. When you’re in the grind of it, tomorrow’s eclipse any real finality. Until the end gets here, or closer — and...
Dry cold front ushers in breezy winds and areas of elevated fire danger
Daytime highs will be in the mid to upper 90s and triple digits on Wednesday, with our next dry cold front set to arrive Wednesday evening into Thursday producing gusty winds and the potential for heightened fire danger. There is now a red flag warning for Okanogan county in central...
Black Canyon wildfire erupts overnight, reaches 6,500 acres in size
Evacuations are underway in Yakima County after a wildfire, dubbed the Black Canyon Fire, erupted near the towns Selah and Naches Monday night, stretching to approximately 6,500 acres in size. The county’s emergency services director, Tony Miller, told KIRO Newsradio around 100 homes have been evacuated with certain nearby areas...
Cougar Creek Fire Grows to 12,498 Acres, Still 23% Contained
ASOTIN COUNTY - The Cougar Creek Fire, located about 23 miles southwest of Asotin near Highway 129, continues to burn in timber, grass, and brush. The rugged rangeland, characterized by isolated pockets of timber and a mixed topography of ridgelines, benches, plateaus, and secondary drainages, presents significant challenges for firefighting efforts, say officials.
College Place Public Schools adopts resolution barring transgender athletes from female sports
COLLEGE PLACE, Wash. - The College Place Public Schools Board adopted a resolution on Tue., July 23 preventing female transgender student athletes from participating in female sports, citing "biological differences" in a press release. The release says the move will "uphold the principles of fairness, safety and competitive opportunities for...
Idaho Department of Environmental Quality issues burning regulations due to poor air quality
NAMPA, Idaho — The air quality for the Treasure Valley is currently considered red or unhealthy due to wildfires burning in surrounding areas, according to the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality. As of a result of the Air Quality Index being 165 in certain locations Wednesday, all outdoor open...
North Idaho library network declines to change policy on kids accessing materials
POST FALLS, Idaho - Changes in how kids access materials in some North Idaho libraries will not change just yet, as library trustees try to balance a new state law with parental decisions.
UM, MSU to lean on defensive leadership in 2024
SPOKANE, WA — Both the University of Montana and Montana State University were in Spokane, Washington, for the Big Sky Kickoff. After discussing their top offenses, their defenses are shaping up to look like the best in the Big Sky Conference. The Grizzlies and Bobcats were top three in...
Workforce Wednesday – Community Reinvestment Project
This week’s Workforce Wednesday talk about the Community Reinvestment Project that is helping with distributing grant funds for local small businesses in need, and some of the challenges these businesses and communities go through. Click the video for more information.
Single car crash on eastbound I-90 ends in PIT maneuver, witnesses say
SPOKANE, Wash. – A single-car crash on eastbound I-90 caused a traffic backup on Wednesday morning. The Washington State Patrol responded to the scene around 7 a.m., with witnesses reporting that the incident started as a traffic stop and ended with a PIT maneuver. WSP has not confirmed if...
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