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Lower Granite Fire Consumes 2,000 Acres and Destroys One Structure in Garfield County
POMEROY - The Lower Granite Fire, formerly the Dan Fire, broke out in Garfield County, north of Pomeroy, at around 11:30 a.m. on Monday. The blaze grew quickly due to strong winds, pushing smoke and ash into the Moscow and Pullman areas. By Monday evening, the fire had reportedly torched about 2,000 acres as it continued to push east into the Snake River Canyon on the Garfield County side. It burned in the canyon across the river from Wawawai Landing and Granite Point in Whitman County.
Leavenworth swim team wraps up another successful season at league champs meet
WENATCHEE – Under bright blue skies at the Wenatchee City Pool on Saturday, July 27, the Wenatchee Valley Summer Swim League’s (WVSSL) season culminated with its annual championships. Six hundred racers, aged 6-18, from Leavenworth, Ephrata, Wenatchee, Quincy, Waterville, East Wenatchee, and Cashmere took to the starting blocks with hopes of ribbons, personal records, and fun.
Storage units damaged in East Kennewick fire
KENNEWICK, Wash.-Fire crews responded to a fire on South Gum Street and East 1st on the morning of July 31. According to Tim Harkins, Kennewick Fire Department Battalion Chief, the fire started in a homeless encampment and spread to the north side of the tracks. Some storage units were damaged...
A Washington Iconic Bridge Marks Its 70th Anniversary
Today, 7/30/24, marks the 70th anniversary of an iconic symbol of the Tri-Cities. Created on July 30th, 1954, The Pioneer Memorial Bridge has stood the test of time and is now getting a facelift. The Pioneer Memorial Bridge, better known as the Blue Bridge, has played a significant role in the Tri-Cities area, connecting Pasco, Kennewick, and Richland since its opening. Here are some highlights from its history:
Longtime Richland furniture store set to close
A Richland furniture store is closing its doors this month after a final sale of all its current inventory, estimated to be worth $4 million. Ennis Fine Furniture has been in business at 1895 Fowler St. in Richland since 1981. It opened in 1946 in Boise. Third-generation owner David Ennis’...
Community rallies to help ranchers after Cow Valley Fire in Oregon
VALE, Ore. — Ranchers are reeling after a wildfire in eastern Oregon destroyed prime grazing land, forcing many to rely on hay much earlier than usual. The Cow Valley Fire, now 99% contained, burned roughly 133,000 acres northwest of Vale over the last couple of weeks. "We've seen cows...
Oregon heat: Temperatures near 100 degrees, possible lightning set to return
Oregon heat is returning, and it could bring a bit of unwanted lightning as well. Temperatures are forecast to surpass 100 degrees east of the Cascades and climb near 100 in the Willamette Valley on Thursday. Thunderstorms could return by Friday night into Saturday, which could bring new wildfires or fire growth. ...
Man shot in abdomen in Milton-Freewater
MILTON-FREEWATER – The Milton-Freewater Police Department reports a 35-year-old man was shot in the abdomen Sunday night. It happened just before 10 p.m. in the area of NE Third Avenue and NE Miller Street. The victim was transported to Providence St. Mary Medical Center by ambulance. Chief Joe Shurtz...
Tri-Cities nonprofit observes 80th anniversary, announces new concert series
Community Concerts of the Tri-Cities, which celebrates its 80th anniversary this year, has announced its lineup of the 2024-25 season, which kicks off in September. Tickets are on sale now for the upcoming concert series, which includes the following acts. • Jarabe Mexicano – Five-piece band playing Mexican folk, Latin...
Climate credit applications available to Washingtonians
Jul. 30—OLYMPIA — Up to 675,000 households will receive a $200 credit on utility bills due to $150 million funding from Washington's Climate Commitment Act. According to Gov. Jay Inslee, this funding aims to reduce health risks from climate change and lower electricity costs for low and medium-income households. "One of the best kinds of smiles is when I meet these people and they say their ...
Northern lights predicted in northern U.S. this week, but clouds may obscure in Washington
The aurora borealis, or northern lights, may show up in the sky Tuesday due to increased solar activities, though it may be cloudy around Kitsap when that happens. A strong solar flare — an eruption of energy from the Sun — on Sunday led to at least four coronal mass ejections, or CMEs,...
What’s the cost if WA voters erase capital gains tax, end cap-and-trade?
A pair of new reports outline financial consequences if voters approve ballot measures this fall repealing Washington’s capital gains tax and scrapping its cap-and-trade program. Passing the initiatives will dry up significant streams of revenue the state government is counting on for programs ranging from child care and early learning to electric vehicles and clean […]