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Fire breaks out in homeless encampments under Chehalis River Bridge
A fire swept through the homeless encampment beneath the Chehalis River Bridge on Monday, with the smoke and flames stopping traffic over the bridge. According to reports, the fire broke out Monday afternoon in the encampment, spreading among the tents and structures and sending black smoke into the air, blocking visibility over the roadway and subsequently blocking traffic for a time.
Three teens — ages 13, 14 — arrested for brandishing handguns at Chinatown Seafair Parade
Seattle police arrested three teens — two 14-year-olds and one 13-year-old — during the Chinatown Seafair Parade on Sunday for having and displaying loaded guns. The boys were caught near the intersection of South Weller Street and 7th Avenue South. “The Seafair Parade has hundreds, if not thousands...
Vietnam Veteran honored with Quilt of Valor in Chelan Valley ceremony
CHELAN—Vietnam veteran Daniel Smith was honored with a handmade quilt from the Quilts of Valor Foundation, which recognized his military service and contributions to the community. The Lake Chelan Valley chapter of the foundation presented Smith, a member of VFW Post 6853, with a red, white, and blue comforter...
Renovation work underway in Bridgeport’s Berryman Park
BRIDGEPORT – Renovation work was underway in Berryman Park when the Bridgeport Revitalization Committee met in the city hall conference room on Wednesday, July 18. J.M. Construction of Moses Lake is on site for the work funded through the state Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO). The Berryman upgrade will...
1st-place team linked to potential Vladimir Guerrero Jr. trade
The Toronto Blue Jays may or may not trade Vladimir Guerrero Jr., but one first-place team appears to be a logical suitor if they do. In an appearance on MLB Network’s “MLB Central” Monday, Jon Heyman suggested that the Seattle Mariners could be a landing spot for Guerrero if the Blue Jays trade him. Heyman... The post 1st-place team linked to potential Vladimir Guerrero Jr. trade appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Ron Capps explosive pass at 2024 NHRA Northwest Nationals
The Pacific Raceways in Kent, known for its challenging conditions, provided the backdrop for what turned out to be a dramatic and unforgettable moment in NHRA history. Capps' engine erupted in a spectacular explosion after the car lost traction, and he was forced to modulate the throttle. Despite the violent nature of the explosion, Capps demonstrated his veteran composure and remarkable reflexes, managing to keep the car under control amidst the chaos.
More than 700,000 acres of wildfire ravage Oregon
BELLINGHAM, Wash. (AP) — Firefighters in the West are scrambling as new wildfires threaten communities in Oregon, California and Washington, with at least one Oregon fire so large that it is creating its own weather. Interstate 84 in eastern Oregon was closed in both directions Tuesday between Ontario and...
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