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Asotin County Fire now Dubbed the “Gooseneck Fire” Reaches 100 Acres
(Asotin County, WA) A 100 acre and growing fire has broken out on Peola Rd approximately 20 miles East of Pomeroy, WA. By the time fire crews arrived on scene the fire had already reached and burned 20 acres of farm land. 30-40 mph winds are driving the fire towards...
Fentanyl Fears Grow: 6 Lives Lost to Overdoses in Yakima County This Month
6 people in Yakima County have died of drug overdoses so far this month with a total of 77 overdose deaths reported in all of 2024. Yakima County Coroner Jim Curtice says the county could break the record of 96 overdose deaths set in 2023. THE RISE IN DEATHS IS...
WVC crafts new strategic plan to strengthen community and address equity
WENATCHEE—Wenatchee Valley College is developing a new strategic plan to enhance its community focus, address equity gaps, and maintain academic excellence. WVC President Dr. Faimous Harrison seeks to develop a growth mindset and continuous improvement framework for the college. He envisions WVC evolving into a stronger regional anchor, a...
WA youth detention worker arrested for inappropriate relationship with former resident
CHEHALIS, Wash. - A Washington youth detention employee was arrested this week for having what the Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) referred to as an "inappropriate relationship" with a former resident. Investigators found that the worker had been passing contraband to the resident when they were previously in...
WSP Adding Extra Patrol in Tri-Cities for Water Follies Weekend
The Tri-City Water Follies is a huge party on the Columbia River in Tri-Cities that shows exciting hydroplane racing in the water. Along the edges of the water are all the spectators having a big ol' party as this event brings in people from all over the Norhtwest. With this,...
Proposal to shut down public working forests threatens critical state services and jobs
Washington faces significant social and economic risks if anti-forestry groups succeed in persuading the Board of Natural Resources and candidates for commissioner of public lands to close an ...
County Jail Will Begin Booking Again for Drug Use, Other Misdemeanors In the “Downtown Activation Zone”
The King County Department of Adult and Juvenile Detention has agreed to begin booking people arrested for simple misdemeanors, such as violating a recently passed law criminalizing public drug use and possession, at the request of interim Seattle Police Chief Sue Rahr, PubliCola has learned. The new policy will only apply to people arrested in the so-called Downtown Activation Zone, which stretches from the Chinatown-International District to the Denny Triangle, north of Belltown.
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell Introduces Pilot Program for Misdemeanor Offenders to Improve Public Safety and Services
Seattle's Mayor Bruce Harrell has put forward a proposal for a pilot program that would see some misdemeanor offenders spending time at the South Correctional Entity (SCORE), rather than the current system under strain. The intention is to create a more consistent response to misdemeanors while integrating necessary services such as health, treatment, and legal aid for those in need. "The goal of this pilot is to give us needed flexibility, capacity, and stability in jail options, ensuring clear and consistent accountability for individuals based on their actions," Harrell stated in an announcement reported by his office.
$250M superyacht Liva O draws 'big' attention on Seattle's Lake Union
SEATTLE - The superyacht LIVA O, owned by billionaire Stephen Orenstein, has made a notable appearance on Seattle's Lake Union. Measuring 387 feet, LIVA O is the largest superyacht ever built by the esteemed German shipbuilder Abeking & Rasmussen. For comparison, a Washington state Olympic Class ferry measures 362 feet.
Seahawks Bring in 18-TD QB Coming off Award-Winning Season
The Seattle Seahawks are taking a look at a quarterback coming off of a very notable season. As reported by Aaron Wilson of KPRC Houston, the Seahawks worked out quarterback Adrian Martinez — among other players — on Monday, July 22. Martinez went undrafted in 2023 after starting during his entire collegiate career with the Nebraska Cornhuskers (2018-2021) and the Kansas State Wildcats (2022).
Dry cold front ushers in breezy winds and areas of elevated fire danger
Daytime highs will be in the mid to upper 90s and triple digits on Wednesday, with our next dry cold front set to arrive Wednesday evening into Thursday producing gusty winds and the potential for heightened fire danger. There is now a red flag warning for Okanogan county in central...
WVC crafts new strategic plan to strengthen community and address equity
WENATCHEE—Wenatchee Valley College is developing a new strategic plan to enhance its community focus, address equity gaps, and maintain academic excellence. WVC President Dr. Faimous Harrison seeks to develop a growth mindset and continuous improvement framework for the college. He envisions WVC evolving into a stronger regional anchor, a...
Save the Date: East Wenatchee Police Host National Night Out Party
East Wenatchee Police Department is hosting National Night out on Wednesday, July 31st and nearly every local 1st responder agency in the area is participating. National Night Out is a free community gathering organized for families to meet local officers and first responders in a fun setting. There will be lot's of equipment and emergency apparatus from different agencies on display so kid's can get an up close look and ask questions about what they are seeing. A highlight will be the arrival and landing of the Chelan County Sheriff's helicopter.
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