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Hermiston teaches basic water skills to 22 swimmers with disabilities
HERMISTON — (News release from the city of Hermiston) This week’s iCan Swim Program is teaching basic aquatic and safety skills to 22 swimmers with disabilities at the Hermiston Family Aquatic Center. The program, created by iCan Shine and running through Friday, allows participants to work with 18...
Washington Flash Flood Alert: Intense Storms Expected Over the Weekend
Spokane, WA – Flash Flood Watches have been issued for several counties in Washington State as a series of thunderstorms are expected to bring heavy rainfall and potentially dangerous conditions this weekend. The National Weather Service in Spokane has warned that flash flooding is likely in areas, particularly in Chelan, Okanogan, Kittitas, Yakima, Klickitat, and Skamania counties.
Slapped Cheek Syndrome Can Run Rampant in Washington Elementary Schools
What You Need To Know About Slapped Cheek Syndrome In Washington State. The CDC has just issued an advisory warning to physicians across the Health Alert Network that there has been a rise in the United States for Parvovirus B19. But what is it?. As a kid, my foster mom...
Missing children, unmarked graves, unanswered questions: Washington's Native American boarding schools
A new report from the U.S. Department of the Interior documents the atrocities carried out over the course of close to 150 years at U.S. maintained and supported Native American boarding schools.
For Trevor: Grain growers in Mansfield do wheat harvest for family who lost their teen son
MANSFIELD - Within 48 hours after 19-year-old Trevor Moore's passing, a decision was made to help the people that raised him by harvesting 600 acres of wheat in Mansfield (Douglas County) on Monday. Born and raised as a wheat grower, Trevor sadly passed away last Saturday. Longtime neighbor, friend and...
Guardian Angel Homes Serving Pancakes to Seniors 55 and Over
Seniors 55 and older are invited to enjoy a pancake breakfast at Guardian Angel Homes. The free meal is Friday, Aug. 16, 7-9 a.m. at 540 N.W. 12th St., Hermiston. Donations are welcome but not required. The free breakfast continues on the third Friday of each month through November. For...
Mass Resignation of Milton-Freewater Emergency Responders
In an unprecedented move, all career firefighters, EMTs, and paramedics serving the Milton-Freewater Valley Ambulance District have resigned as of 10 a.m. on August 13, 2024. The sudden departure, which took place without prior warning, has left the community in a state of uncertainty, although county officials assure residents that emergency services will continue.
Oregon Braces for Thunderstorms: Forecast Predicts Weekend Storms Across Cascades
Portland, OR – The National Weather Service has issued a marginal risk of thunderstorms for northwestern Oregon and southwestern Washington this Saturday, August 17. The NOAA NWS Storm Prediction Center has highlighted a 15-30% chance of storms, particularly over the Cascade Mountains. According to the forecast, these storms are...
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