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In legal fight over Washington anti-discrimination law, Christian mission urges Ninth Circuit to give it standing
(CN) — A Ninth Circuit panel on Friday grilled the Washington assistant attorney general about whether the state would disavow enforcement of an anti-discrimination law against the Union Gospel Mission of Yakima. That came after the Christian organization sought an injunction barring the state from enforcing the law against...
Mind Blowing: WSP Clocks Driver at Stunning Speed in Richland
I don't know if the headline is correct, or just wrong. Maybe you can help with a more appropriate headline to address the issue. And, the issue is speeding on State Route 240. Washington State Patrol troopers were looking for reckless drivers on Wednesday, and you wouldn't believe what one...
Tri-Cities Airport, Kadlec Hospital affected by global IT outage
PASCO, Wash.-A global IT outage is affecting banks, businesses, media and airlines across the country, including the Tri-Cities. The FAA grounded planes across the country on Friday, July 19 and airports and airlines have now canceled or delayed flights. Some local hospital information systems were affected, however, 911 communications were...
Paralympic equestrian team for USA has Michigan tie
As the world prepares for the Summer 2024 Olympic Games, preparations are also underway for the Paralympics occurring shortly after that. Paralympics are a set of competitions that mirror the Olympic Games, but are intended for athletes with physical disabilities. Three of the 2024 para-equestrian team members from the USA are the same athletes who took bronze in the team category at the 2020 Paralympics.
Drive-by shooting in Prosser under investigation by Benton County Sheriff's Office
PROSSER, Wash. - Deputies with the Benton County Sheriff's Office responded to a drive-by shooting incident at a home in the Prosser area. According to a Facebook post from BCSO, the occupants of the home woke up to the sound of multiple gunshots being fired outside. A vehicle with a loud exhaust was reportedly heard leaving the area.
Duplex fire in Kennewick extinguished, residents displaced
KENNEWICK, Wash. – A duplex on West 6th Avenue in Kennewick caught fire on Friday, forcing its residents to be displaced. A press release from the Kennewick Fire Department says crews were called to the home at 6:26 p.m. with reports of a bedroom on fire. One of the residents attempted to put out the fire with an extinguisher but could not.
Extreme heat closes Kennewick Farmers Market
KENNEWICK, Wash. – The Kennewick Farmers Market closed on Thu., July 18 due to extreme heat. The Market posted to Facebook saying that safety and comfort are their top priorities along with ensuring “everyone stays cool and healthy.”. An organizer with the Market says no one was injured...
Introducing Be Well Washington: Fostering Health and Wellness
The Washington State Department of Health is encouraging everyone to live their BEST life. They've launched 'BE WELL WA,' an initiative designed to help all Washingtonians achieve a well-rounded, healthy lifestyle. "We want individuals to reimagine what wellness looks like,” said Umair A. Shah, MD, MPH, Secretary of Health. “Often...
Zillah man killed in his car, Yakima County Sheriff seeking information
TOPPENISH – In the early morning of July 12th, 2024, Yakima County Deputies were called to the area of Larue Rd and Hwy 97 for a report of a man who was shot while in a vehicle. Deputies arrived and attempted lifesaving measures. Despite their efforts, the man later died.
Wenatchee Hit With Heat Advisory, Warning In 19 Out Of 20 Days
Much of Washington east of the Cascades is going through an extended period of unusually hot weather. The Wenatchee area has been under a heat advisory or excessive heat warning for all but two days in July. The advisories started on July 2nd and the only break without an advisory...
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