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All Outdoor Burning Prohibited in Yakima County as Fires Rage
The Yakima County Burn Ban has been upgraded. Now ALL outdoor burning is banned that's according to the Yakima County Fire Chiefs Association and the the Yakima County Fire Marshal. Under the previous ban, recreational in-ground campfire pits smaller than 3’ X 3’ feet in size and AG burning were allowed.
Richland Police Arrest 2 After Drive-By Shooting in a Stolen Car
Two suspects were arrested after a drive-by shooting in a stolen vehicle in Richland. On Sunday evening, officers with the Richland Police Department were dispatched to an apartment complex on Bella Coola Lane for a report of shots fired. Upon arrival, shell casings were found in the parking lot. No victims were located and no damage was reported.
Yakima-Tieton Irrigation District shuts down operations for three days
YAKIMA- The Yakima-Tieton Irrigation District has temporarily shut down full operations for three days, effective immediately. During this time, they will be conducting essential repairs to the main canal. These repairs include the removal of large boulders, trees, and structural repairs. The goal is to restart operations and begin recharging...
Meteor Showers This Week Sparks Faith Martin’s Childhood Memories
Two meteor showers will peak this week! Don't Miss this!. I love this stuff! I'm so intrigued with space and the night sky!. When I was a little girl, I kept my horse at a place called "The Chapporal Corral" This horse boarding facility was 23 acres that bordered another forty five acres and that bordered Henry Cowell National Forest. I lived in the town of Felton about 5 miles inland from Santa Cruz. Felton is known for our famous "Felton Covered Bridge"
Lack of State Approval for City of Pullman’s Local Disposal of Sewer Plant Biosolids Could Lead to New fee on Residents
PULLMAN - The City of Pullman’s inability to receive state approval to dispose biosolids from the sewer plant onto local farm fields could lead to a new fee for residents. The problem involves the city’s permit from the Washington State Department of Ecology to use the material as fertilizer on nearby fields. The issue began last year when DOE failed to approve a new permit for a new site for disposal. That forced the city to haul the biosolids to facilities in Lewiston and Spokane. An emergency was declared last fall allowing the city to haul the material longer distances. DOE eventually approved the new permit in October ending that emergency.
Teen arrested in connection with the arsons that happened on the South Hill
SOUTH HILL, Wash. — The fire at Squeaky's Car Wash is one of several that Spokane Police are investigating as arson on the South Hill. On Monday, it is still closed and taped off. Just a few days ago, police spotted a teen just down the street at Wendy's...
Three hydroplanes wreck out at the Tri-City Water Follies after course size is reduced
KENNEWICK, Wash. — The biggest event of the year in the Tri-Cities took place this weekend. That’s the Tri-City Water Follies. Safety was on the mind of everyone at the Follies after more than one hydroplane caught air this weekend.
Women hiking in Kittitas County rescue man who fell down 100-foot cliff
ELLENSBURG - In a remarkable display of courage and quick thinking, two women, Erin Kinney of Snoqualmie and Letitia Moreno of Everett, played a crucial role in a wilderness rescue earlier this month. While hiking near Alaska Mountain, located on the Kittitas/King county border, the pair heard a man calling for help from a nearby boulder field. The man, a 32-year-old hiker from Michigan attempting to traverse the Pacific Crest Trail, had fallen approximately 100 feet down a cliff, sustaining severe facial and head injuries.
Officials tour Bear River Basin, explore ways to increase water supply
SODA SPRINGS – The Idaho Water Resource Board toured the Bear River Basin and Bear Lake last week and discussed ways to increase water supply in the region. One potential option is to increase water storage in Bear Lake and another is to explore cloud seeding to augment the high-elevation snowpack, officials said.
Mountain Madness Soap Co. keeps it local
COEUR d’ALENE — It all began as a way to DIY Christmas presents while living in North Pole, Alaska, but Mountain Madness Soap Co. has burgeoned into a growing small business with 15 employees. Owner Jennifer Morsell credits a lot of it to keeping everything to being made...