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First heat wave of the season will bring scorching temps in the 90s and 100s across the region
Excessive Heat Alerts are in place across all of Washington, most of Oregon and Idaho this week as triple-digit temperatures arrive during the first heat wave of the year. From Saturday to Friday, the Inland Northwest will be under either an Excessive Heat Warning or Advisory as daytime highs reach well into the 90s and triple digits, especially by Tuesday and Wednesday -- Spokane is under the warning. Sunday's forecast highs will trend in the low-to-high 90s for most of eastern Washington and North Idaho, with Spokane's high temperature expected to reach 96 degrees. However, places like Lewiston, Tri-Cities, and Vantage will cruise into the triple digits.
Billy Creek Fire near Idaho/Washington border still burning
GRANGEVILLE, Idaho — The Billy Creek Fire near the Snake River on the Idaho/Washington border has grown to 3,155 acres as of July 6. According to The Idaho Department of Lands, there are structures in the area crews are working to save. "Fire crews are using direct and indirect...
July 4 celebration fills Othello park
Jul. 6—OTHELLO — July 4 in Othello drew a crowd to watch the parade and the fireworks, play in the sports tournaments, listen to live music, look at the entries in the car show. Full coverage will appear in Wednesday's Sun Tribune edition of the Columbia Basin Herald. ___ (c)2024 the Columbia Basin Herald, Wash. Visit the Columbia Basin Herald, Wash. at www.columbiabasinherald.com Distributed ...
Othello man arrested for alleged threats to shoot mother and sister
OTHELLO, Wash. – The Adams County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man after he reportedly threatened to shoot his mom and sister. Accoridng to deputies, on July 5 at about 9 p.m., Adams County dispatch received a call reporting a weapons offense in the 800 block of South Schaake Road.
Level 3 evacuations (Go Now!) ordered for Beehive Fire near Wenatchee
WENATCHEE, Wash. – The Chelan County Sheriff’s Office has issued evacuation orders for areas near the Beehive Fire west of Wenatchee. According to the Chelan County Sheriff’s Office, a Level 3 fire evacuation order has been issued for the following areas: Squilchuck Road south of Wenatchee Heights, Halverson Canyon, Hampton Road, Forest Ridge Road and side streets, all of Mission Ridge Road, Liberty Beehive Road, Mission Ridge Resort and Squilchuck State Park.
‘Try harder at what, being a boy?’: Kennewick School Board defends Title IX
KENNEWICK – The Kennewick School Board passed a resolution condemning transgender participation in women’s athletics last week after a Spokane Valley student recently took the state title for the girls’ 400-meter dash. Before becoming a state champion, the student raced with the boys, according to the Independent...
'Unspeakable tragedy': Eastern Washington mom sentenced for 4-year-old daughter's fentanyl death
A Kennewick mother has spent the past six months since the death of her daughter trying to shake her addiction. Judy Bribiescas has gone to drug treatment and shared the story with the health district since being arrested for allowing her 4-year-old daughter to get a hold of the fentanyl pills that killed her.
Toppenish Rodeo celebrating its 89th year July 5 and 6
TOPPENISH, Wash.-The Toppenish Rodeo is set for Friday, July 5 and Saturday, July 6. 2024 marks the 89th year of the Toppenish Rodeo, with events each night starting at 7 p.m. Adult tickets for the rodeo are $18 for one day or $33 for both days, senior citizen and veterans prices are $15 for one day or $27 for both and youth tickets are $13 for one day and $23 for both. Children ages 5 and under are free.
Davis Fogle, the No. 38 overall recruit in 2025 class, commits to Gonzaga
SPOKANE, Wash. — Zags got dudes, gaining their first commitment out of the class of 2025. Davis Fogle, a 6-foot-7 shooting guard and No. 38 overall recruit for his class, announced his commitment to the Gonzaga Bulldogs on Thursday. The Washington native was named the 2023 Northwest Conference Player...
¡Wepa! Win Free Tickets to the First Ever Latin Summer Festival at SOZO
The Latin Summer Festival is hosting its first ever event, and this year it will be held outdoors on the lawn at the SOZO Sports Complex. Similar to other popular music festival and events in Yakima County, this event will especially cater to lovers of banda music. Nine major heavy...
In Wenatchee Valley, seniors in need of affordable housing face long waits and cultural barriers
In Wenatchee, Garden Terrace and other low-income senior housing facilities are overwhelmed with demand, painting a complex picture of the city’s multicultural, yet unevenly served, population. Despite the diversity, affordable senior-housing units are predominantly occupied by white residents, with only a small fraction belonging to Latino and other minority communities. This disparity invites a deeper […] The post In Wenatchee Valley, seniors in need of affordable housing face long waits and cultural barriers appeared first on Washington State Standard.
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