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Attorney Russell J. Speidel named to Super Lawyers list
WENATCHEE — Russell J. Speidel, an estate planning and probate attorney based in Wenatchee, has been recognized in the 2024 edition of Washington Super Lawyers, marking his continued excellence in the legal field. The prestigious designation, awarded to only five percent of lawyers statewide, highlights Speidel's expertise and standing...
Cheers to Yakima Valley: Voted America’s Top Wine Destination
If you are a wine lover you'll be happy to know the Yakima Valley is number 1 when it comes to wine. YAKIMA TOPPING THE LIST OF BEST WINE REGIONS IN THE USA. Thanks to your votes the Yakima Valley has been selected as the Number One Best Wine Region in USA TODAY’S 2024 10 Best Readers' Choice Awards. John Cooper, CEO and President of Yakima Valley Tourism says "we congratulate all the regions on earning the honor to be finalists and thank the thousands of folks who voted to make us number one.”
Progress Made on Retreat Fire: Containment Rises to 18%
Firefighters are gaining some ground on the Retreat Fire burning 14 miles southwest of Naches. So far Firefighters say the fire has grown from 29,499 acres on Tuesday to 29,502 today. Containment is also increasing now at 18%. Fire officials say firing operations will resume in multiple locations on the incident, and increased smoke will be very visible for the next several days.
Powell Brothers to perform in Moses Lake Aug. 9
Jul. 31—MOSES LAKE — The Powell Brothers will take the stage at the Centennial Amphitheater at McCosh Park on Aug. 9. as part of Moses Lake's Summer Concert Series. The brothers, Taylor Powell and his younger brother, Blake, are usually classified as a country act, but exactly what that means can vary from show to show, said their manager Chad Tolar. "They're musically ADD, to tell you the ...
Innovative fish passage meant to revive Yakima River Basin salmon opens in Cle Elum
U.S. Department of the Interior Secretary Deb Haaland was in Cle Elum, Wash., Wednesday to highlight federally funded salmon restoration projects. Secretary Haaland joined Gov. Jay Inslee and state, local and Native American tribal leaders to celebrate the opening of almost 30 miles of critical habitat for salmon and steelhead populations above Cle Elum Dam via the completion of the juvenile fish passage facility.
Dance studio mourns loss of 13-year-old girl who drowned in Clear Lake
SPOKANE VALLEY- Addyson Shafer, the 13-year-old girl who accidentally drowned in Clear Lake Saturday, was a dancer at Spokane Elite Dance Studio for almost 10 years. Shafer was a part of the studio’s Competitive Lyrical Dance team and even received a dance scholarship in 2023 to train in New York City.
Othello council accepts annexation request
Jul. 31—OTHELLO — A request to annex about 750 acres into the city of Othello along Bench Road will be considered by the Othello City Council. Council members voted to allow Skone and Connors Partners LLC to move forward with its request at its July 22 council meeting. Council members voted 5-0 to accept the annexation request, and in a separate motion set some stipulations for zoning in the ...
Pickleball Kingdom Expanding to Spokane, WA
Pickleball Kingdom is expanding into Yakima, WA, with a new location owned and operated by Shane Martin and Mei-Lynne Statler, two advocates for the sport. “We are excited to expand Pickleball Kingdom to Yakima, where the local community’s enthusiasm has been tremendous,” said Ace Rodrigues, founder and CEO, Pickleball Kingdom. “Shane Martin and Mei-Lynne Statler are committed leaders who embody our mission of growing the sport in Washington.”
City of Kennewick appoints 2 new deputy city managers
KENNEWICK, Wash. - The City of Kennewick announced the appointment of two new deputy city managers on Thursday. The City says Finance Director Dan Legard and Public Works Director Cary Roe were appointed. They take on their new deputy city manager roles starting Aug. 1. Legard has been a part...
National Parks and Rec Month celebrating parks nationwide
RICHLAND, Wash. - The sun is shining, and the hot temperatures are returning, but that doesn’t mean the fun stops. The Richland Parks and Rec Department is wrapping up a national tradition dating back to the mid-1980s.