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First Ever IRONMAN 70.3 Tri-Cities Event is Now Sold Out
If you were thinking about entering the arduous Ironman competition in Tri-Cities this September, start planning ahead for next year instead. IRONMAN 70.3 Washington Tri-Cities Registration Is Sold Out. According to Endurance.Biz, IRONMAN announced Wednesday, July 30 that its general registration for athletes in the Tri-Cities competition, known more formally...
Rep. Newhouse visits Benton REA Prosser substation to discuss utility wildfire mitigation
PROSSER, Wash. — Tuesday, Representative Dan Newhouse toured a new Benton REA substation in Prosser. He met with the Benton REA to discuss utility wildfire mitigation efforts. Fires are burning all around the Pacific Northwest, and Newhouse said the goal is to lessen the amount of fires, and minimize the catastrophic nature of wildfires.
10 counties with the most polluted air in the United States
Air quality continues to be a focus this summer as ferocious wildfires burn in the West, prompting air quality alerts across Oregon and parts of California, Nevada, Colorado, Idaho and Washington. It comes a little over a month after the U.S. Supreme Court further curtailed the federal government’s power to regulate certain air and water pollution types.
Literacy and movement event set for Sunnyside on Aug. 15
SUNNYSIDE, Wash. - The City of Sunnyside, together with Mujeres por Mujeres, Save the Children and the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, is hosting a free summer community event on Thu., Aug. 15 promoting healthy living and literacy.
Sunnyside Police Department Presents: National Night Out
SUNNYSIDE- The Sunnyside Police Department and the City of Sunnyside are hosting National Night Out at Central Park, August 2nd, 2024 from 4 PM to 7 PM. The City hopes you and your family can attend this FREE event. Please refer to the National Night Out flyer (pictured) for all...
BearRock Investments Purchases 70,000 SQFT Providence Medical Center Building in Spokane for $5.85MM
Spokane’s Medical Office Vacancy Rates Are Near Three Percent, Representing Some of the Tightest in the Nation. Seattle, Wash. – July 30th, 2024 – Commercial real estate firm BearRock Investments (BearRock) today announced the purchase of the Providence Medical Center Building in Downtown Spokane from Providence Medical Center for $5.85M. The four-story, 70,274 sq. ft. Class A medical office building represents a growing Spokane commercial real estate presence for BearRock partners David Rothrock and Doug Barrett, who are Spokane natives.
New Restaurant Celebrates Grand Opening in Richland
Richland residents have reason to rejoice! Panda Express on George Washington Way is OFFICIALLY open to the public! 😃. I've been watching the construction happen daily for the past several months. And, it's FINALLY completed. This new location at 924 George Washington Way marks the debut of a new store design inspired by traditional Chinese architecture and traditions, with modern motifs to express the unique story of Panda Express.
Tri-Cities hosts National Horseshoe Pitchers Association’s World Tournament
KENNEWICK, Wash. — The National Horseshoe Pitchers Association World Tournament kicked off Monday at the Toyota Center and Arena, and lasts through the weekend. This is the first time the horseshoe pitching world tournament has happened in the Tri-Cities, let alone Washington state, and the top-tier competition is open to the public.
WA school leaders make case for more spending despite court-ordered funding bumps
(The Center Square) – The Washington Association of School Administrators launched a new website last month that makes the case for increased state spending on K-12 education, even as the state's public schools now spend $19,000 on average statewide for the education of each student, a dramatic rise over the pre-McCleary level of $10,000 per student. The state Supreme Court’s January 2012 McCleary decision ordered the state to fully fund K-12 public schools as required by Article IX of the Washington State Constitution. ...
Washington Wine Month Returns as “WAugust”
Formerly known as Washington Wine Month, WAugust showcases Washington’s exceptional wines and energetic spirit. Now in its third year, this month-long celebration unites wine lovers to honor the state’s wine industry. Connoisseurs, enthusiasts, and newcomers alike are invited in for special deals, events, and promotions at wineries, tasting rooms, restaurants, grocery stores, and in backyards all month long. Indulge and celebrate the dedication of farmers, vintners, and the more than 1,050 producers that make Washington a premier wine destination.
Six Local Competitors to Compete to Become Distinguished Young Woman of Washington
PULLMAN - Eight high school seniors are competing to represent the state of Washington at the America’s Distinguished Young Women Program next June in Mobile, Ala. Six of the competitors are from southeast Washington. The state program is set for 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3, at the Pullman High...
With instant rebates, Washington looks to rev up sales of EVs
Washington just made it a little easier, and cheaper, to get behind the wheel of an electric vehicle. State officials on Thursday launched a new program offering state rebates of up to $9,000 on the cost of leasing or purchasing electric vehicles. And, in a consumer-friendly twist, participating dealerships will apply rebates at the point […]
Wildfire conditions roar back, Pacific Northwest braces for challenging August
Firefighters have harnessed the temporary break of cooler weather and no new lightning fires to add miles and miles of new containment lines across nearly 30 large wildfires on national forests in Oregon and Washington. But after just a short 72-hour reprieve, wildfire conditions across much of the Pacific Northwest are set to come roaring back. “August is showing us nothing but hot, dry, windy conditions and dry lightning all in the first week,” said Ed Hiatt, Pacific Northwest Assistant Fire Director for Operations. “Exhausted...