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Idaho’s Mandatory Power Outages Draw Mixed Reactions
We're in the middle of one of the most dangerous wildfire seasons in recent memory as wildfires rattle the state of Oregon to its core. The people of Boise and surrounding areas are feeling the effects as well. Drastic times call for drastic measures. Whether we're happy with their plan...
More Than 700,000 Acres of Wildfire Ravage Oregon
BELLINGHAM, Wash. (AP) — Firefighters in the West are scrambling as new wildfires threaten communities in Oregon, California and Washington, with at least one Oregon fire so large that it is creating its own weather. Interstate 84 in eastern Oregon was closed in both directions Tuesday between Ontario and...
Copastetic to Perform Live This Weekend at Wildhorse Sports Bar
Copastetic will perform live on Friday and Saturday night at the Wildhorse Sports Bar in Pendleton. The band plays a variety of genres and will take the stage at 8 p.m. on both Friday, July 26, and Saturday, July 27. The concerts are free. For more information, call 800-654-9453.
College Place Public Schools approves 2024-25 budget
COLLEGE PLACE – The College Place Public Schools Board of Directors approved the proposed budget for the 2024-2025 school year at its regular school board meeting Tuesday. The budget outlines a total revenue of $28,953,614 against total expenditures amounting to $31,851,854. The district will add a full-time licensed mental...
Thousands of Oregon households may be eligible for $120 per child for summer groceries
During summer months, many families lose access to school food programs that are essential to their budget. However, some 30,000 children may be eligible for extra food assistance over the summer break, the state says. To be eligible for “Summer EBT,” children must:. Attend a school participating in...
Downtown signs up for discussion
PENDLETON – The Historical District Sign Ad-hoc Committee meets at 6:30 p.m. today to discuss proposed changes to the sign ordinance that would govern signs that are used in the historical district downtown. The committee is calling for the public to come forward and provide input about the signage for the area between the river and the railroad tracks and mid-block of Southeast Third and Southwest Third streets.
Experience a symphony of art and music at Richland's 75th Art in the Park festival
Richland, Wash. — Art in the Park is a long-running Richland tradition. This year marks the 75th year for the free community event. On Wednesday, July 24th, we spoke with the festival's organizers, who share with us the history of the event, and what to expect at Howard Amon park this weekend.
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...
Power outages begin in Eastern Oregon as wildfire and storms collide
Baker City, OR (CBS2) — Idaho Power is reporting power outages between Baker City and Dixe Oregon. The outages are weather-related and are affecting over 600 customers at this time. Idaho Power has warned residents in Eastern Oregon and Western Idaho that approaching thunderstorms and winds that are expected to reach in excess of 50 mph could cause them to preemptively shut power off in an effort to avoid new wildfire starts.
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