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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...
It’s time for Congress to intervene with the Bonneville Power Administration
While “energy crisis” is an overused term, recent estimates show the Northwest could face a 30% increase in electricity demand over the next decade. Data center expansions, high-tech manufacturing growth and a shift from natural gas toward electricity are some factors driving the trend. Historically, the region has looked to the Bonneville Power Administration to […]
Hermiston Nears One-Mile Milestone in Citywide Sidewalk Infill Program
With the installation of 550 feet of new sidewalk on South 1st Place in front of the Hermiston Skatepark this summer, the city of Hermiston will complete more than one mile of total sidewalk infill across the city since 2018. Infill links disconnected sections of sidewalk within the city, creating...
One Injured, One Jailed From Wednesday Night Wenatchee Stabbing
Wenatchee Police says there were injuries after a stabbing last night at an apartment in the 400 block of 5th Street. "We do have one male in custody currently, but there's still a very active investigation where we're still trying to determine exactly what happened," said Wenatchee Police Sgt. Joe Eaton.
Methow Valley faces temporary road closure for wildfire recovery project
WINTHROP—The U.S. Forest Service announced on Wednesday that a popular road in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest will be temporarily closed to repair damage caused by a recent wildfire. The Falls Creek #5140 road will be closed from August 5 to August 23 to allow for repairs stemming from the...