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Cherry Season in Full Swing at Chukar Cherries in Prosser
When was the last time you enjoyed a Chukar Cherry? It's fresh cherry season in the Yakima Valley and that means it's a busy time for family-owned Chukar Cherries which is the only commercial dehydrator of sweet cherries in the state. THAT'S A LOT OF SWEET CHERRIES. A press release...
Wildfire in Finley put out after growing to 2 acres
FINLEY, Wash. - Fire crews from Benton County Fire District 1 and the Pasco Fire Department put out a two-acre wildfire in Finley on Monday. BCFD1 says crews were called to the area of South Meals Road and East Toothaker Road at 6:19 p.m. Upon arrival, crews found that the...
Fire agencies across the region battle against firefighter burnout
REGIONAL - Fire season and the triple digit temperatures we've seen in the last few weeks haven't made it easy for firefighters throughout the region as they battle multiple wildfires. When it comes to fighting fires, a lot of the success belongs to what firefighters can do before a fire breaks out.
Registration open for English language, GED and high school completion classes
Prepare for your future by learning English, earning your GED, finishing your high school diploma, improving your skills or training for a new career through Yakima Valley College’s College and Career Readiness Division. Day and night classes available in four locations throughout the Yakima Valley provide flexibility for busy,...
Dave & Busters is Finally Coming to Eastern Washington
There have been rumors and rumblings around Dave & Busters coming to Eastern Washington, including several rumors of one coming to Yakima that started last year. Happy to say that Eastern Washington is finally slated to get the ever-popular Dave & Busters. If you're not familiar, think of it like...
Thousands of low-income WA families qualify for a tax credit they aren’t claiming
Less than half of Washington residents eligible for a tax credit aimed at low-income working families received it last year — the first year it was available. Still, the state met its goal of reaching at least 40% of those eligible for the Working Families Tax Credit, according to a recent Department of Revenue report. […] The post Thousands of low-income WA families qualify for a tax credit they aren’t claiming appeared first on Washington State Standard.
In Washington state, Inslee’s final months aimed at staving off repeal of landmark climate law
SILVERDALE, Wash. (AP) — Standing at a transit center near four new wireless bus charging stations in a small community west of Seattle, Gov. Jay Inslee told transit and city leaders where money to pay for them — more than $1 million — came from. “It’s possible...
Washington gray wolves to remain classified as an endangered species
(The Center Square) – The Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission has decided not to change the endangered species status of gray wolves in the state. In a pair of 5-4 votes on Friday, the commission rejected the recommendation of the Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife to downlist the wolves to either "threatened" or "sensitive." Downlisting the wolves would have meant lesser penalties for poaching, as well as somewhat easier access to permits to kill wolves that attack livestock. ...
WA Driver with a Flat Tire Dies When an AMR Ambulance Hits Her Car
Tri-City Herald (Kennewick, Wash.) A woman is dead after her disabled car was hit along the side of Interstate 84 in Oregon by an ambulance driven by a Benton City, Wash., woman, according to Oregon State Police. Amanda Hancock, 42, was driving an AMR ambulance carrying a Pendleton, Ore., patient...
Reichert addresses Biden exit, confronts Ferguson public safety claims: ‘His answer is money’
Former King County sheriff and congressman Dave Reichert is challenging Attorney General Bob Ferguson’s claims that he’s as committed to public safety as himself with the gubernatorial race less than four months away. Ferguson released a series of advertisements regarding his dedication to increasing the number of law...
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