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Cooling centers open in Tri-Cities, Walla Walla, Yakima and Ellensburg as temps are set to hit triple digits
TRI-CITIES, Wash. – With maximum temperatures forecasted to reach triple digits this weekend, health districts and local governments are opening cooling shelters across the region. According to the Department of Health and Human Services, heat is the number one cause of weather-related deaths in the United States. Weather Alert......
Hotter for the 4th. Dangerous heatwave arrives Friday, likely peaking next week.
Today: Happy 4th! The holiday will feature plenty of sunshine with highs about 5 degrees above average. It’ll be in the mid-70s in the mountains, with low to mid-90s in the Kittitas/Yakima valleys, Lower Columbia Basin, and Blue Foothills. Fire fuels won’t necessarily be the driest we’ve seen thus far this year, but that’s no reason to let your guard down. Please exercise extreme fire safety today–especially if you decide to shoot off fireworks!
Tri-Cities entrepreneur launches horchata-flavored protein bar inspired by Latino heritage
Tri-Cities, Wash. — From real estate agent to business entrepreneur, a local Tri-Cities resident has launched his own product inspired by his Latino heritage. There are millions of protein bars to choose from when you're at the grocery store or gym. But a Yakima native and now Tri-Cities resident came up with his own horchata-flavored protein bar.
New fire at Keys Road will continue to burn for the next few days, officials say
YAKIMA, Wash. - A new fire at Yakima Sportsman State Park will continue to burn for a few days, according to Yakima Suncomm. Fire crews responded to the fire on Keys Road late Wednesday night and returned on Tuesday, July 4. According to a Yakima Valley Emergency Management Facebook post, the 25-acre fire did not threaten homes, but Sportsman State Park was closed to the public.
EPA, DOJ sues several Lower Yakima Valley dairies for alleged nitrate contamination
GRANGER, Wash. - The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) sued Lower Yakima Valley dairies for manure practices endangering neighboring well-users.
Japanese Beetle Trapped in Wapato, Eradication Efforts Continue
A Japanese Beetle was recently trapped inside a WA State Department of Ag quarantine area, WSDA has ways people can help. The beetle can ravage plants, shrubs, flowers, even lawns. And, it has few natural predators. WSDA says increased trapping efforts have been added in SE WA. According to WSDA:
Supreme Court Ruling Paves Way for Yakima to Address Homelessness
The Yakima City Council is expected to talk about homelessness this month after the U.S. Supreme court released a ruling that says it's okay for cities to ban people from sleeping or living in public places.The court, in a 6-3 decision, reversed a previous ruling which found banning people from sleeping in outdoor public spaces is a violation of the 8th amendment. The original ruling was made by an appeals court in San Francisco.
Yakima Training Center holds change of command ceremony
YAKIMA- On Wednesday, the Yakima Training Center hosted a change of command ceremony a tradition that is over 250 years old. "We are entering a season of transition across the army," said Colonel Kent Park, commander of Joint Base Lewis-McChord. "That is certainly true at JDLM and YTC." The YTC...
4th July Carnival and Community Celebration at Yakima State Fair Park
YAKIMA- Carnival hours: July 4th, Noon to 11pm | July 5th, 2pm to 10pm | July 6th, Noon to 10pm. Ride all day carnival wrist bands are available as well as individual ride tickets and can be purchased on site. 4th of July Festivities Schedule:. 12pm: State Fair Park –...
Most of Oregon and SW Washington under excessive heat alerts
Nearly all areas of Oregon and Southwest Washington are under a heat advisory, watch or warning from Thursday afternoon through at least Sunday. The National Weather Service says widespread high temperatures in the triple-digits are likely, and low temperatures could stay above 70 degrees in some places. An excessive heat...
IRS data: Washington state lost 18K people, $1.66B in taxable income in 2021
(The Center Square) – Washington state saw a net loss of 18,798 taxpayers and their families between calendar years 2021 and 2022, according to Internal Revenue Service migration data released last week. That represents a loss of nearly $1.66 billion of taxable income, although Washington does not have a state income tax. The Evergreen State’s net loss of taxpayers in that time period was the ninth worst in the nation. ...
Lottery officials urge to check numbers as mystery $1.3m Lotto ticket remains – and deadline is approaching
SOMEONE in Washington became a millionaire overnight when they hit the jackpot but have yet to claim their prize. Washington State’s Lotto game costs just $1 for two plays but earned a lucky winner $1.3 million. The winnings come from the June 22 drawing, and the ticket was bought in Auburn, about 30 minutes south […]
142nd Wing fighter jets conduct July 4th celebration flyovers in Oregon, SW Washington
PORTLAND, Ore. — The 142nd Wing will conduct Independence Day flyovers for various parades and ceremonies around Oregon and Southwest Washington. After launching from Portland Air National Guard Base, the F-15fighter jets will make their way across large swaths of the PNW, making passes 1,000 feet above the ground at 400 mph for 4th of July events.
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