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Naches Fire to upgrade airpacks with portion of $691,000 FEMA grant
NACHES, Wash. - The Naches Fire Department is getting an upgrade to its airpacks through a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grant worth a total of $691,335. The grant is split between NFD, Nile-Cliffdell Fire & Rescue District 14 and the Highland Fire Department to upgrade their self-contained breathing apparatus, also known as airpacks.
Gorgeous sunny skies and 70s for the region with a chilly night in the mountains
Wednesday we continue to feel the effects of upper level convergence and that sinking cold air with highs in the mid to upper 70s and some of the mountains feeling highs in the 60s. While it feels like fall for the middle of the week, we expect to see sunny skies and calm winds with continued dry conditions. Low temps on Wednesday will also be in the mid to upper 40s and even upper 30s as cold air is staying east of the mountains.
Hop Country Music Festival Returns for its Third Year
YAKIMA- The much-anticipated Hop Country Music Festival is back for its third consecutive year, set to rock the stage at SOZO Sports of Central Washington on September 13th and 14th. Proudly hosted by SOZO and sponsored by First American Petroleum, this year's festival is gearing up to be an electrifying celebration of rock and country music, culinary delights, and endless fun for all attendees. This year, changes have come to Hop Country Music Festival, including notably elevating to a 21+ year-old only audience.
If your rent’s “too damn high”, Maybe this will help…. Maybe.
I have touched on this topic before, and you know how I feel about it. “The rent is too damn high”. That is anyone trying to rent a property in Washington state knows that rates have skyrocketed and to me, it just seems criminal. Well, now we might...
Silver Alert issued for at-risk/missing Richland man
RICHLAND, Wash.-A Silver Alert has been issued for an at risk/missing person from Richland. The Washington State Patrol activated the alert for Dennis Findlay after the 78-year-old was last seen around 4 p.m. on Aug. 26. Findlay has recently shown signs of memory issues, according to the WSP’s alert and...
Downtown Walla Walla Foundation appoints new executive director
WALLA WALLA – The Downtown Walla Walla Foundation announces it has appointed Mallory Nash as its new executive director. She will begin early next month. Nash brings a decade of experience in community engagement and has a master’s degree in education from the University of Arkansas. She most recently served as the Downtown Pullman Association executive director in Pullman, Washington.
Leavenworth to unveil new playground
LEAVENWORTH —After several weeks of construction, the City of Leavenworth is thrilled to announce the grand reopening of the newly renovated playground at the site of the former Osborn Elementary School. The official ribbon-cutting ceremony is scheduled for Friday, August 30, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. This eagerly anticipated project has been a true community effort, spearheaded by the dedicated Neighborhood Playground Committee and enriched by the valuable input of city residents through public surveys.
Alaska Airlines emergency as terrified passengers hear loud 'bang' when Boeing 737 engine fails mid-air
Boeing saw another one of its planes forced to make an emergency landing following a malfunction. This time it was an Alaska Airlines flight bound for Oakland forced to turn around back to Seattle after its left engine failed
Yakima-Tieton Irrigation District to shut off water early for extensive repairs
You may recall news we broke earlier this week that the Yakima-Tieton Irrigation District would shut off their water for the season earlier than normal... to make repairs to the damaged canal from the retreat fire. The shut off for the season is normally scheduled between October 12th and the...
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