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News of Record for Aug. 28, 2024
POLICE LOG Baker City Police Arrests, citations THIRD-DEGREE SEX ABUSE, HARASSMENT: Juvenal Pena Gomez, 38, Baker City, 8:52 p.m. Aug. 26 in the 1500 block of Balm Street; jailed. Baker County Sheriff’s Office Arrests, citations FAILURE TO APPEAR (Baker County Circuit Court warrant): Joshua Alan Johnson, 39, Baker City, 2:41 p.m. Aug. 27 at the courthouse; jailed. Accident reports Aug. 27, ...
Traffic signal at intersection of Thayer and Lee in Richland repaired following hit-and-run crash
RICHLAND, Wash. - UPDATE 4:56 p.m. In an update from the City of Richland Public Works Department, the traffic signal has been repaired and is functioning properly. Claire Venema with the Richland Police Department says the crash happened on Aug. 28 at 6:55 p.m., where a pickup truck reportedly failed to stop at a red light and hit the front of a Ben Franklin Transit bus. The bus swerved into the retaining wall and lawn of a home along with knocking over the traffic light.
Popular Portland burger chain Killer Burger to expand to 6 WA locations
WASHINGTON - Killer Burger is set to expand its footprint in Washington state with six new locations in the South Puget Sound region, thanks to a new multi-unit agreement with Cascade Dining. The popular burger chain will open new stores in Tacoma, Puyallup, and Olympia over the next five years,...
Port of Portland Seeks State Support to Maintain Critical Container Service
The Port of Portland has presented a comprehensive business plan to Oregon Governor Tina Kotek, outlining strategies to maintain container service at Terminal 6, the state’s sole international container terminal. The plan emphasizes the critical role of marine container shipping in Oregon’s economy and calls for public investment to...
Washington state doles out $14 million of CCA revenue to orgs, tribes
(The Center Square) – The Washington State Department of Health has announced $14 million of grant money from Climate Commitment Act revenue has been awarded to 41 different community organizations and tribes. The $14 million in grant money has been awarded under two separate programs: $750,000 from the Climate and Health Adaptation Initiative (CHAI) Community Capacity Grant Program and the remainder from the Healthy Environment for All (HEAL) Capacity Grant program. ...
Sunnyside City Council levies no confidence vote against Mayor in wake of budget crisis
SUNNYSIDE, Wash.-The Sunnyside City Council passed a no confidence vote for Mayor Dean Broersma on Aug. 26 following budget concerns and reports of a potential $4 million budget deficit. Councilmember Vicky Frausto put forth the resolution for a vote of no confidence after the budget situation and $4 million shortfall...
Fraud Probe Uncovers $1M Embezzlement in Tiny Washington Town
A recent audit by the Office of the Washington State Auditor has revealed that Morton’s clerk-treasurer embezzled over $900,000 in public funds. Washington State Auditor Reports Major Embezzlement Scandal in Morton. In a shocking revelation, the Office of the Washington State Auditor has uncovered a staggering $937,584 embezzled by...
Pasco Police Need Your Help to Identify Alleged Thief
Take a close look. Can you help Pasco Police ID this guy? What about his vehicle?. The dude in the photograph is accused of finding someone's wallet and then going on a shopping spree throughout Pasco. The suspect charged over $1,000 on the person's bank accounts. Who does this? Answer...this...
One Small Bump Could Stop Costco’s 2nd Tri-Cities Location
One Small Bump Could Keep Stop Costco’s 2nd Tri-Cities Location. I know the Tri-Cities is getting excited for a second location for Costco and one little bump might delay its opening in Richland. When Will The New Costco Open In Tri-Cities Was. Costco was going to open a new...
Kennewick business owner reflects on devastation and plans to reopen cafe after fire
KENNEWICK, Wash. — The Kennewick Fire Department has released more information on a fire that destroyed a business on W. Kennewick Ave. on Sunday night. The call for help came in at 7:42 p.m. to the Mis Raices Cafe and Restaurant.
Identifying local fire engines, and what fires they respond to
BENTON CO., Wash. — Benton County Fire District #1 has a new wildland fire engine. It’s a type 5, which means it works on natural cover fires. The new engine will respond out of Station 130, on Grant St. in Kennewick, near Canal Dr. The apparatus will also have a twin coming to Station 120 in Finley in just a few weeks.
Four arrested after Car-Jacking attempt in Yakima
YAKIMA- Four people are accused of robbing a man at gunpoint here in Yakima late last week. The suspects were arrested on Friday, August 23rd, after being held in the County Jail on suspicion of first degree robbery. Yakima police were called around 3:10 pm on August 23rd after a...
Football Recap: Richland Falls to Lincoln County in First Game of Season
Richland kicked off their season on the road on Friday and hit a couple of potholes. They were dealt a 42-14 loss at the hands of the Lincoln County Falcons. The defeat leaves the Raiders without a win on the season. Lincoln County can attribute much of their success to...
State Patrol to conduct high emphasis patrols during Ellensburg Rodeo
KITTITAS COUNTY, Wash.-Washington State Patrol High Visibility Emphasis Patrols are planned Aug. 28 to Sept. 2 during the Ellensburg Rodeo. The HiVE patrols will be focused on driving behaviors that could lead to serious injury or fatality crashes, according to the WSP. "With the excitement of the Ellensburg Rodeo drawing...
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