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Comedy Legends Trash Idaho In New National Ad Campaign
Comedy legends Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong are making waves in the cannabis industry with their new hemp-derived Delta-9 THC gummies, Cruise Chews. The ingredients are federally legal, but the iconic duo has hit a snag when it comes to shipping restrictions in certain states. Idaho, in particular, has become the main punchline in their marketing, highlighting the legal restrictions faced by Cheech & Chong's Cruise Chews. However, in addition to Idaho, the product can't be sold in Colorado, Alaska, Hawaii, and Oregon due to state-specific regulations.
In Central WA, 4th District race heats up in conservative showdown
Most election analysts expect Washington’s 4th Congressional District to remain Republican come November. That’s usually good news for a candidate like U.S. Rep. Dan Newhouse, an experienced incumbent — he’s been in Congress since 2015 — with a sizable chest of political contributions. Washington Statewide...
Pair Charged With Attempted Residential Burglary in Asotin County
CLARKSTON - Two people are facing felony charges after allegedly attempting to break into a home in Asotin County. According to court documents, at approximately 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, the Asotin County Sheriff's Office was dispatched to a possible residential burglary in progress in the 2200 block of Riverside Drive in Asotin County.
Man Accused in Lewiston Stabbing Case to Enter Treatment Program to Avoid Prison Sentence
LEWISTON - A man who was accused of stabbing another man at a Lewiston residence in May has changed his plea as part of a plea deal. Lewiston Police responded to a report that a man had been stabbed at a residence in the 200 block of South Garden Court around 8:00 a.m. on May 23. 20-year-old Torquil E. McIntosh, of Lewiston, would be arrested a short time later.
4 Oregon Cities Rank Among the Most Dangerous Cities in America
A new study says that some cities in Oregon are some of the most dangerous in the whole country. Based on FBI crime data, the study found that Ontario, Portland, Roseburg, and Coos Bay were some of the state’s most dangerous places to live. Ontario: The Most Dangerous City...
Grant PUD fiber buildout scheduled for October completion
Jul. 18—EPHRATA — The buildout of the Grant County Public Utility District fiber network should be complete by late October. Fiber should arrive in Ruff by late August, and Wilson Creek by early October, according to a report at the July 9 PUD commission meeting. The initial build, which started in about 2008, will be complete with fiber installation in the Sagebrush Flat area and on Johnson ...
Even more super affordable deals for when you're hungry or thirsty but your wallet's running a little low
Finding good deals doesn't have to be difficult. Next time you're hungry or thirsty, and your budget isn't unlimited, consider these tasty bargains at eateries across the Inland Northwest. Many of the following are offered only during happy hour, while others pop up on specific days of the week, or are seasonal discounts current as of this issue's press time.
Trio of employees facing theft charges from Super 1
BONNERS FERRY — Three Super 1 employees have been arrested on charges of burglary, grand theft and criminal conspiracy after allegedly giving themselves discounts on deli items. Night-shift workers Hannah Lacey Ainley, 35, Ticen George Taylor, 34, and Anthony L. Vargas, 40, were arrested on June 23. Each faces...
Rocky shores of Pacific Northwest show low resilience to changes in climate, research shows
A 15-year period ending in 2020 that included a marine heat wave and a sea star wasting disease epidemic saw major changes in the groups of organisms that live along the rocky shores of the Pacific Northwest. The study by Oregon State University scientists, involving four capes in Oregon and California, suggests these communities of species may have low resilience to climate change. Findings were published recently in Nature Ecology & Evolution. ...
New evacuation notices issued for Cold Springs Loop Area, Weston Mountain
UMATILLA COUNTY – New evacuation notices (BE SET and BE READY) evacuation notices have been issued by the Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office for the Cold Springs Loop Area and Weston Mountain. Because of fires near these areas, UCSO Search and Rescue are actively notifying residences to be aware...
Power outages restored in Pendleton, Pilot Rock
PENDLETON, Ore. - Thousands of Pacific Power customers were without power in the Pendleton and Pilot Rock areas due to a wildfire. Pacific Power says the cause was a de-energization, where crews shut off power during wildfires to prevent damage to equipment. Level 3 (GO NOW) evacuations are currently in...
Property Owner Opposes Hermiston’s Gettman Road Project
The city of Hermiston is looking to use eminent domain to continue its project to expand West Gettman Road. The Gettman Road Alternative Transportation Enhancement is a multi-step project to extend the road about 3,850 from Highway 207 through South First Street to Highway 395. “In my view, that’s the...
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