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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%. SOME HOMES AND OTHER STRUCTURES HAVE BEEN DESTROYED. So far three homes...
Spokane County asking voters to increase property taxes for fire services
(The Center Square) – Spokane County voters have just over a week left to cast their ballots for the Aug. 6 Primary Election. From a new governor to five local tax measures, voters will have their say. While state and federal officials usually take up the spotlight, they’re not the only ones on the ballot. Fire services […]
Anonymous donor pledges to match up to $250K for emergency shelter
Pasco, Wash. – An anonymous donor has pledged to match up to $250k in donations towards a new Tri-City Union Gospel Mission Emergency Women’s and Children’s shelter in Kennewick. The anonymous donor will match donations until the end of this year. UGM has raised $2 million for...
Good Shepherd Offering Healthy Cooking on a Budget Class
Good Shepherd Health Care System will offer the free Healthy Cooking for Seniors on a Budget class on Wednesday, Aug. 21 at the Hermiston Senior Center, 255 N.E. Second St. The class is for adults 55 and over to learn simple, nutritious recipes. It goes from 2 to 4 p.m. Ingredients are provided free to all participants ahead of time; cooking hardware is not provided.
Kick Up Your Heels with Stone Country in Irrigon on Aug. 5
Pull out your cowboy boots and get ready to kick up your heels during the upcoming Music in the Parks in Morrow County. Hailing from the Tri-Cities, Stone Country will perform crowd favorites on Monday, Aug. 5, 7 p.m. at Irrigon Marina Park, 430 NE Eighth St. Bring a picnic and a lawn chair and enjoy the free music.
Pasco Aquatic Center gets a “wow factor”
PASCO, Wash. – The new $37.4 million Pasco Aquatic Center is approved and is now in the design and construction phase. “We expect groundbreaking to happen later this fall and in probably November or December time frame,” Executive Director of Pasco Public Facilities District Matt Watkins said. “We’re expecting to hopefully open it in April of 2026. So it’s a fairly aggressive time from groundbreaking to actual opening the facility in a little over a year.”
UPDATE: Crews control destructive Road 20 Fire; blaze injures one person
11:46 P.M. UPDATE -- Crews reportedly have a handle on the Road 20 Fire that was burning land and structures just east of Soap Lake late Tuesday. The fire has been remapped to 25 acres and residents can expected evacuations to be canceled. All residents will be allowed to return to their homes at 12:20 a.m.
Trio of teens charged for alleged robbery plot at a park in Benton City
BENTON CITY, Wash. - Three teens have been charged two counts each of first-degree robbery after allegedly colluding to bring two men to the Corps of Engineers Park in Benton City and taking their belongings, including a car, at gunpoint. A probable cause document says on Fri., July 12, Benton...
Here’s Where 12 Big Lots Stores Are Closing in Washington State
Here’s Where 12 Big Lots Stores Are Closing in Washington State. So many retailers are closing these days and sadly a Washington State favorite is closing twelve stores in the PNW. Is Big Lots Closing In Washington State? What Stores Are Closing In WA?. I remember the first time...
Washington, Guess the Fine: Driving 100+ on I-5 with No Insurance
How much do you think the ticket cost this Washington State driver last week?. Washington State Patrol Writes Big Ticket to Uninsured Speeder. The Washington State Patrol found another speeder with extra emphasis patrols in District One which have been happening since last week. The Washington State Patrol is working with police de[departments from Lakewood, Puyallup, and the Pierce County Sheriff's Office to reduce crime on both city roads and the highways. The Washington State Patrol announced the cooperation last week saying, "Extra patrols are out for the next few days from @wastatepatrol, @TacomaPD, @LakewoodPD, @PuyallupPD, and @PierceSheriff with the goal of #TargetZero and reducing crime in the Lakewood/Tacoma area!" The Washington State Patrol has been giving updates on the extra patrols, the latest being an uninsured speeder who received a huge ticket.
Free admission at national parks on Sunday; Check out these in western Washington
PACKWOOD, Wash. — One of six free admission days in U.S. national parks falls this Sunday. Aug. 4 commemorates the signing of the Great American Outdoors Act, which provided funding and expanded recreation opportunities in national parks. In celebration, that day is now entrance-fee free for park-goers. There are...
Unexpected Danger: How a Small Washington Town Became the State’s Most Risky
Bigger cities are generally thought of while determining the most dangerous locations in America. Still, an isolated village can occasionally take the whole world by storm by turning into a crime hotspot. Recent years have seen a small community in Washington State become well-known due to its concerning rates of...
Election 2024: Primary challengers emerge in Washington's 35th District for Couture
State Rep. Travis Couture is facing a challenge from fellow Republican Eric Onisko and Democrat James DeHart in the primary race for the 35th Legislative District's Position 2. Couture is the incumbent, having been elected in 2022. Onisko has served on Shelton’s city council since 2018, becoming mayor in 2022. DeHart ran for the 35th District House Position 1 seat in 2022, losing to Dan Griffey. The two candidates receiving the most votes during the Aug. 6...
Applications open for Compost Reimbursement Program
Jul. 30—OLYMPIA — The Washington State Department of Agriculture is launching its second year of the Compost Reimbursement Program to continue to encourage on-farm compost use, according to an announcement from WSDA. All commercial Washington farmers — including those in agriculture, silviculture and aquaculture — are eligible for the program, according to the announcement. Participating farms ...
LGBTQI+ Crisis Line in Washington Helps Nearly 500,000 in a Year
That message spread like wildfire across the United States in an organized effort to help combat the rate of suicides in LGBTQ+ youth. Even then-President Obama joined his voice in telling struggling youth that the pain and struggle they were enduring would not last forever. While that message has helped...
Washington State Serial Killer Once Played for Green Bay Packers
Washington State Serial Killer Once Played for Green Bay Packers. When you read about serial killers, some are reclusive while others are surprisingly extroverted and one such serial killer from Washington State even went on to play for the Green Bay Packers. The I-5 Killer Was Only Convicted Of One...