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Stehekin residents ignore evacuation orders as fire pushes toward town
Nearly all of the residents of Stehekin are ignoring evacuation orders as the Pioneer Fire burning along the northeast end of Lake Chelan pushes toward the lakeside town of roughly 100 people, firefighters say.
MLSD continues working toward balanced budget
Jul. 29—MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake School District Board of Directors continued to develop a balanced district budget during its regular Thursday meeting. District staff highlighted significant budget cuts, previous spending and highlights from the previous school year during the meeting. Since the end of May the district has cut 12.5 positions in the district office saving $1.13 million. The ...
‘Every life matters:’ Nonprofit looks to bolster aid along dangerous stretch of I-90
If you’ve lived in Washington long enough, you’ve most likely driven through the pass along Interstate 90 (I-90). And if you’ve ever driven in the winter, you know just how dangerous that stretch can be. However, something you might not know is the first responders to the incidents that occur are mainly volunteers.
Wildfire Causes Temporary Closure of Stehekin Post Office
Alternative Locations for Mail Pick Up are Available. The Pioneer Fire affecting Chelan County has caused the temporary closure of the Stehekin Post Office location. All mail and retail service operations for the Stehekin Post Office have been moved to the Chelan Post Office, located at 144 E. Johnson Av., Chelan, 98816.
Prosser aviation company offers different views of the Tri-City Water Follies
KENNEWICK, Wash. - On Sunday, the Tri-Cities' biggest weekend of the year wrapped up. The boats had rooster tails flying as fans watched from the shorelines of Kennewick and Pasco. The Tri-City Water Follies offered much more to do around Columbia Park in Kennewick. There were plenty of things to...
Quincy school board president criticizes district's academic standards, calls for change
QUINCY — Rita Keene believes her duty as Quincy School Board president was a calling. So she was concerned to learn the students in the district aren’t performing at the level they should be according to the latest available Washington Office of Public School Instruction (OPSI) data. “My...
Yakima's Hot Shots 3-on-3 basketball tournament returns
YAKIMA, Wash.-- The Hot Shots 3-on-3 Tournament is up and running again at the Sozo Sports Complex in Yakima. Over the weekend, more than 230 teams from 1st grade to adults will compete in bracket-style tournaments and a free throw contest. "We've got good attendance the games have been playing...
Ronald Klemm Surrenders After July 2 Shooting Incident in Lewiston
LEWISTON - On July 29th, 59-year-old Ronald Klemm surrendered himself to the Nez Perce County Sheriff's Office. He was booked into the Nez Perce County Detention Center on an outstanding arrest warrant for aggravated assault. His bond has been set at $50,000. According to the Nez Perce County Sheriff's Office,...
Washington’s aerospace industry contributed more than $71B in revenue in 2023
In 2023, Washington state’s aerospace industry had more than $71 billion in business revenue, according to a recent Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce and Community Attributes report. “The aerospace industry is a cornerstone of Washington’s economy and is growing as it recovers from industry-wide challenges,” Rachel Smith, Chamber president and CEO, said. “With 77,400 aerospace […] The post Washington’s aerospace industry contributed more than $71B in revenue in 2023 appeared first on Transportation Today.
WA Families Actually Paid for Own ‘Low-Income’ Energy Credit
Monday, Gov. Jay Inslee held a press conference to talk about the state's 'new' Clean Energy Credit for Washington Families program (CECWF) WA residents actually paid for the credit from their own pockets. The plan involves the state taking $150 million from taxes collected through the Climate Commitment Act. It's...
Last Year, Washington Prisons Delayed Roughly One-third Of All Inmate Release Dates, Costing Taxpayers Millions Of Dollars
In February 2011, a photo was taken of correctional officers overseeing inmates as they walked past at the Washington Corrections Center in Shelton, Wash. Recent data shows that almost one-third of inmates released in fiscal 2023 from Washington prisons were not released on their scheduled release dates. This delay has hindered their ability to reintegrate into society, ultimately costing taxpayers millions. The Shelton facility, in particular, had the longest and most frequent delays according to the Department of Corrections’ records.
Smoky skies becoming cloudy with a few sprinkles and gusty winds this afternoon
Air Quality Alert for Yakima, Klickitat, Walla Walla, Columbia, Garfield, Asotin, Benton, Chelan, Okanogan, Ferry, and Stevens Counties in Washington until further notice…. Regional wildfire smoke can impact respiratory issues, irritate eyes, and cause a scratchy throat. Sensitive groups in Eastern Washington and Oregon could be at risk for smoke...
Target shoppers outraged after extra $10 ‘spirits fee’ turns up on receipt – but chain insists surcharge is above board
TARGET shoppers have raged about an additional fee added to receipts for a specific item. An image showed the retailer charging a “Spirits Fee” to someone and it stirred up debate but the chain said the issue was a state one. This photo showed how one shopper was...
In long-sought change, states must consider tribal rights when crafting water rules
In the 1800s, the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa joined other tribes in signing a pair of treaties with the federal government, giving up massive swaths of land in return for the creation of a reservation in eastern Minnesota. The treaties included a guarantee: Tribal members would be able to return in […]
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