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Dangerous heat continues to bake areas of the West from Washington to Arizona
A prolonged and expansive heat wave will continue across the West into early week, resulting in record-breaking highs from the Cascades to the Desert Southwest. • Over the upcoming days, all-time record high temperatures will be challenged across portions of the West. Daytime highs from Washington to Arizona can range upwards of 100 F, with some Desert Southwest locations soaring above 115 F daily.
Oregon gets go ahead to offer free addiction services to incarcerated people nearing freedom
Federal officials have approved Oregon’s request to offer free Medicaid services for addiction and some other services to people who are on the verge of being released from jail or prison, something that’s prohibited by federal law. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services said Oregon will...
Washington growers to hold piece rate recordkeeping webinar
Two Washington growers organizations are collaborating to help the state’s growers deal with piece rate recordkeeping. The event is sponsored by the Washington Winegrowers Association and the Washington Growers League. “Learn how to comply with piece rate laws while managing labor costs effectively. This webinar will cover compliant piece...
Seller's market remains in Grant County
Jul. 5—MOSES LAKE — Grant County is still leaning in favor of home sellers, according to a report from Rocket Homes reviewing home sales for the month of June. While the market price was lower in Grant County than the state average, the market still favors the seller to some extent. According to the report, there were 452 homes for sale in June, down from 459 the prior month. May saw 106 homes ...
Basin events for July 5-13
Jul. 5—COLUMBIA BASIN — If you're looking to get out and about after enjoying the Independence Day holiday, The Columbia Basin has several things going on over the next week. July 5 Children's movie at the library The Quincy Public Library invites families to come by for a viewing of the movie "Wish" a PG-rated film that features a young girl that wishes on a star and gets a bit more than she ...
State department suspends intake at 2 juvenile rehab facilities in Washington
SNOQUALMIE, Wash. — The Washington Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) announced Saturday that it has suspended intake at two juvenile rehab facilities due to overcrowding and safety concerns. "When too many young people are concentrated in small spaces, it can escalate behaviors and limit the ability for...
Several wildfires burning across Inland Northwest
STEVENS COUNTY, Wash. – Stevens County Fire District 1 responded to a half-acre brush fire on Cemetery Road on Friday. SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. - The Spokane Valley Fire Department responded to four fires allegedly caused by fireworks between July 3 and 4. UPDATE JULY 4, 7 p.m.
Braving the WA State Heatwave: A Test of Survival Without A/C
Can you live comfortably in Washington without air conditioning?. Well...the real answer is yes and no. Depending on WHERE you reside in the Evergreen State, it's about comfort and how much heat you can tolerate. Everyone's threshold is different. Personally, I love the triple digit heat we get in Tri-Cities.
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