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People across the region attend Pasco's Grand Old 4th of July Parade
PASCO, Wash. --- Thousands of people from all over the Tri-Cities came together to watch Pasco's Grand Old 4th of July Parade, in downtown Pasco on Thursday morning. It started at 3rd Avenue and Sylvester Street, traveling clockwise from 3rd, down to Clark Street, then to 14th Avenue, and back to Sylvester Street.
Callous Idiots with Fireworks Burn Idaho Business
Morons disregard the warnings. A military surplus store burned overnight in Sandpoint. The owner, Cornel Rasor, posted pictures on his Facebook account, explaining his business was a total loss. Rasor is a Republican Party activist and somewhat of an institution in the panhandle. Imagine celebrating a joyous Independence Day, and...
Record-breaking heat wave set to scorch western WA this weekend
SEATTLE — A few weather features will join forces to create a long-lasting heat wave in the Pacific Northwest beginning Friday. Records are likely to fall, especially on Sunday, as the peak of the heat carries Seattle into the low to middle 90s, and outlying areas like Issaquah, Enumclaw and Lacey into the upper 90s to nearly 100 degrees. A heat advisory was issued for western Washington from noon Friday until 10 p.m. Tuesday.
Warning: WA residents Warned to Not Travel to These 19 Locations
Fellow residents of Washington - are you planning on grabbing your passport and leaving for a vacation out of the country?. Before leaving the US, you should consider these important items. Update your will. I suppose it is a good idea always to have an up-to-date will, just in case...
FIRE REPORT: Ephrata area fire shuts down SR 17
Jul. 5—EPHRATA — The Marksman Road fire, which blazed up quickly east of Ephrata on Tuesday and closed State Route 17 for a time, was contained quickly thanks to a lot of interagency cooperation, according to Grant County Fire District 13 Chief Jim Stucky. "It was a fast-moving and pretty intense fire," Stucky said. "It started at the gun range ... and then traveled toward Highway 17 at a ...
New Extremely American podcast tackles Christian nationalism through story of an Idaho town
In Moscow, Idaho, there is a pitched battle for the soul of the community – and it’s all wrapped up in a battle for the souls of the community. It pits residents who like the quiet college town’s all-are-welcome vibe – with its visible pride flags and Black Lives Matters signs – with a church […] The post New Extremely American podcast tackles Christian nationalism through story of an Idaho town appeared first on Idaho Capital Sun.
3 Alarm Fire In North Wenatchee Leads To Level 3 Evacuations
The state Fire Marshal's Office has approved a request to send extra resources to help fight the fire. Aircraft are expected to arrive about 10 a.m. No buildings have been damaged but crews have protected about 60 homes. The Sage Hills Trail system is closed because of ongoing wildfire activity.
The future of a Pullman dispensary is in jeopardy after a string of license suspensions
On June 27, the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board (LCB) issued an emergency suspension of the license for MJ's Pot Shop in Pullman, closing the business for 180 days. According to enforcement records, the emergency suspension followed a pair of temporary suspensions that were not obeyed, plus eight other violations of state regulations over the past two years, including sale to a minor and issues with tax reporting.
Moses Lake likely eyeing contracted EMS services
Jul. 4—MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake City Council members may be considering eliminating the city-funded ambulance service and hiring a private contractor, according to a statement released by the Moses Lake Firefighters Local 1258. "On June 26, I was informed that the city of Moses Lake had for the last several months been in communication with Lifeline Ambulance, a private ambulance company that ...
NEWS BRIEFS: Cities can enforce homeless camping bans
In a decision that could have major consequences around the country, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6-3 on June 28 that cities can penalize camping on public property even if there isn't sufficient shelter space. The opinion stemmed from Johnson v. Grants Pass; under that case in 2022, the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals held that homeless camping bans are cruel and unusual punishment. The Supreme Court disagreed. Leaders in many Western cities have complained that the former ruling made it hard to address camping. Advocates, however, argued that it's inhumane to punish someone for sleeping outside if there's nowhere to go. Spokane City Council member Jonathan Bingle, who has pushed the city to remove encampments, described Friday's ruling as a major win. Julie Garcia, a homeless advocate and CEO of Jewels Helping Hands, described it as devastating. "There's no protection for them under the law any longer," she said. The ruling could impact Spokane's Proposition 1 — a citizen-led ballot measure that criminalized camping within 1,000 feet of schools, parks and playgrounds. Police haven't cited anyone for violating it, and in an interview last week, Mayor Lisa Brown said it was unclear how or if the Grants Pass ruling would change that. Read more here. (NATE SANFORD)
Slate Creek Bridge on Highway 31 near Metaline Falls closing one lane for repairs
METALINE FALLS, Wash. — If you plan on driving on Highway 31 to cross the Slate Creek Bridge near Metaline Falls for the next two weeks, the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) says you will probably need to make some changes to your commute. WSDOT said maintenance crews...
Fireworks spark house fire in Hayden
HAYDEN LAKE, Idaho — The Northern Lakes Fire Department responded to a call about a house fire on Thursday, July 4. Fire crews say that an illegal aerial firework that was launched in front of the house was the cause of the fire. No one was in the home...
Lane closure on State Route 20 north of Newport to start Monday
CUSICK, Wash. — Beginning on Monday, July 8, the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) crews will be working on the southbound lane of SR 20 north of Newport. The maintenance crews will be applying protective chip seal wheel ruts along a ten-mile stretch of the road during the...
Ferguson and Reichert hit the campaign trail on Independence Day
OLYMPIA, Wash. – For most people, the Fourth of July is a day off. For candidates for public office, it’s an opportunity to connect with voters with democracy on their minds. Washington's gubernatorial candidates made their way to Independence Day celebrations to do just that. Attorney General Bob...
Idahoans React to Obnoxious Neighborhood Fireworks Shows
Did you get any sleep last night? If you live in Idaho, the chances are you didn't get a whole lot of sleep. The reason our night and our upcoming nights of discontent will continue is that Idahoans love their fireworks. Never mind that firing off aerial fireworks are illegal, the nights of loud sounds and excessive lights will continue.
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