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Potential electrical issue sparks fire in Finley home
FINLEY – An electrical problem is the suspected cause of a small fire that damaged a manufactured home at 217512 E. 59th Ave. in Finley Sunday morning. Five people were inside the residence when they smelled smoke before smoke alarms activated. When firefighters arrived, they found a small fire...
Cherry Season in Full Swing at Chukar Cherries in Prosser
When was the last time you enjoyed a Chukar Cherry? It's fresh cherry season in the Yakima Valley and that means it's a busy time for family-owned Chukar Cherries which is the only commercial dehydrator of sweet cherries in the state. THAT'S A LOT OF SWEET CHERRIES. A press release...
State Fire Mobilization Authorized for the North Wenas Fire
YAKIMA– State fire assistance has been mobilized under the Washington State Fire Services Resource Mobilization Plan in support of local firefighters working to contain the North Wenas Fire located in Yakima County, near the town of Selah. Washington State Patrol Chief John Batiste authorized the mobilization of state firefighting resources on July 22, 2024, at 9:30 p.m. at the request of Fire Chief Jim Lange, Yakima County Fire District 2.
I-84 faces intermittent closures due to Durkee Fire
OREGON - UPDATE JULY 24 12:20 p.m.
Idaho’s Air Quality Crisis: The Hidden Dangers of Wildfires and Pollution
Summers in the Western United States are a challenge. Whether you live in Arizona, California, or our state of Idaho, it's hot. The summer of 2024 is projected to be one of the hottest and most dangerous on record, posing a significant threat to our communities. . Fortunately, the Gem...
Request for Zoning Change, Annexation Goes Back for Review
The Hermiston City Council voted Monday night in favor of considering a proposed change in the city’s comprehensive plan map that would allow a property owner to sell a piece of property for future development. Mayra and Felipe Reyes submitted an application to amend the comprehensive plan map designation...
Irrigon Watermelon Festival ignites 40th year with fireworks
IRRIGON — The Irrigon Watermelon Festival will blast into its 40th year with a massive fireworks show on Saturday, July 27. Charlene Cooley said the committee approached the Morrow County Unified Recreation District two years ago to request funding. The district, she said, provided $30,000. “They sponsor our entertainment...
TravisMathew clothing opens first store in Oregon at Washington Square mall
TravisMathew, an upscale men’s and women’s lifestyle store from Huntington Beach, California, opened its first Oregon store in Washington Square mall on Monday, July 22. Founded in 2007, the store distinguishes itself as drawing inspiration from “laid-back living and the idea that comfort and style should always go hand in hand.” The opening marks the 54th brick-and-mortar store for the company, which offers dress-up, dress-down and active-wear styles of clothing. ...
Five on 5 – Sheila Clough – CEO, Mercy Flights
On tonight’s Five on 5, we are joined by CEO of Mercy Flights Sheila Clough to discuss their anniversary and plans for the future. The Five on 5 interview series is sponsored by AARP Oregon. © 2024 KOBI-TV NBC5. All rights reserved unless otherwise stated.
Hermiston City Council to discuss parades
HERMISTON – The Hermiston City Council meets today (Monday) for a work session on rules at 6 p.m. and a regular meeting at 7 p.m. The meeting is in council chambers at Hermiston City Hall. One of the items on the agenda for the regular meeting is a discussion...
News-Times recognized by Oregon news association for outstanding coverage
The results are in, and writers for the News-Times were showered with honors for their work in 2023. The Oregon Newspaper Publishers Association presented the awards in its Better Newspaper Contest on Thursday, July 18, at Eagle Crest Resort in Redmond. The News-Times staff was awarded a total of seven awards for their coverage of Hillsboro and Forest Grove. Reporter Nick LaMora took home third place in Best Educational Coverage...
130-mile stretch of I-84 in eastern Oregon shut down because of wildfires
PORTLAND, Ore. — Firefighters in the Pacific Northwest scrambled Tuesday, July 23, to contain two fires that were threatening several small towns in Oregon, and a key stretch of interstate connecting Oregon and Idaho was shut down as flames advanced. Authorities ordered Interstate 84 in eastern Oregon shut down...
News-Times recognized by Oregon news association for outstanding coverage
The results are in, and writers for the News-Times were showered with honors for their work in 2023. The Oregon Newspaper Publishers Association presented the awards in its Better Newspaper Contest on Thursday, July 18, at Eagle Crest Resort in Redmond. The News-Times staff was awarded a total of seven awards for their coverage of Hillsboro and Forest Grove. Reporter Nick LaMora took home third place in Best Educational Coverage...
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