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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 […]
WA Auditor’s Report Raises Concerns over WSDA Egg Inspections
According to a report from the WA State Auditor, the Washington State Department of Agriculture is lagging badly in its legally-mandated egg inspection program. By law, WSDA must inspect egg production facilities once a year, and visit egg packing facilities every quarter. Production facilities are where the eggs are laid by the chickens and then gathered and transported to packing plants.
Four Baby Names Now Banned in Washington State
Lots of people have unique names for their babies. However, most states prohibit baby names with numerals, symbols, or emojis in them. Believe it or not, in Washington, there are 4 names you absolutely cannot give to your child. They are:. Santa Claus. There is only one Santa, or Saint...