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Affordable housing funding available to help find permanent housing in Tri-Cities
RICHLAND, Wash.-Affordable rental housing funding is available for qualifying people in the Tri-Cities. Funding is available from the Tri-Cities HOME Consortium to help create affordable rental housing throughout the Tri-Cities, according to a social media post from the City of Richland. The HOME-ARP, affordable rental housing program can help qualifying...
Ironman triathlon coming to town soon
Tri-Cities, WA- The Ironman Triathlon race is coming up on September 22. This big event is completely sold out with 3,000 athletes enrolled to compete. The athletes are from 45 different states and 20 different countries. This is an amateur-level race, but organizers told us they hope to host a...
Steele Venters’ Latest Injury is a Devastating Blow to Gonzaga Basketball
According to a release from the program, Gonzaga wing Steele Venters will miss the entirety of the 2024-25 season due to an achilles injury. This is on the heels of Venters missing all of the previous season with a knee injury. Venters averaged 16 points per game over his last...
Spokane honors legacy of Jim Chase, city’s only Black Mayor, with portrait unveiling at City Hall
SPOKANE, Wash. — Spokane City Council President Betsy Wilkerson will unveil a new portrait of the city’s only Black mayor on Wednesday afternoon. Jim Chase was in the city’s highest office over 40 years ago and the signs of his impact can still be found around Spokane. A few examples of his legacy include Chase Middle School, The Chase Youth Commission, and the Chase Gallery at City Hall where his portrait will be unveiled.
Longtime Ritzville Police Chief to retire Sept. 30
Aug. 28—RITZVILLE — A first review of applications for the job of Ritzville Police Chief is scheduled for Sept. 3. Ritzville Mayor Scott Yaeger said there are three applicants. The new chief will replace longtime Chief David McCormick, who announced his retirement earlier this year. "My last day will be Sept. 30," McCormick said, after extending that from his original retirement date of June ...
Adams County Pet Rescue Gears Up for Fall Fix Fest with Over 120 Dogs Already Signed Up
OTHELLO - Adams County Pet Rescue is thrilled to announce that over 120 dogs have already been signed up for their upcoming Fall Fix Fest, set to take place on September 20th and 21st at the Othello Fairgrounds. This highly anticipated event, aimed at providing low-cost spay and neuter services, has drawn significant community interest, with many residents eager to take advantage of this vital service.
Spokane City Council approves $9 million for future affordable housing projects
SPOKANE COUNTY, Wash. — On August 26th, Spokane City Council approved $9 million worth of funding to help with nine different affordable housing projects in a 5-1 vote. The nine projects in total are aimed to create close to 149 affordable housing units and the money from the city will be dedicated to 67 of them. Of the 67, only 26 will be newly built and the other 41 will either be bought or fully renovated.
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...
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