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Othello pool issue requires transparency, committee chair says
Aug. 2—OTHELLO — Chris Dorow said he wants the process followed by the community group looking at options for a possible new Othello swimming pool to be as transparent as possible. Dorow is the chair of the "Aquatic Task Force," which was formed after city officials announced the pool would not open in 2024 due to damage that may have been caused by faulty construction. The damage was ...
New Restaurant Celebrates Grand Opening in Richland
Richland residents have reason to rejoice! Panda Express on George Washington Way is OFFICIALLY open to the public! 😃. I've been watching the construction happen daily for the past several months. And, it's FINALLY completed. This new location at 924 George Washington Way marks the debut of a new store design inspired by traditional Chinese architecture and traditions, with modern motifs to express the unique story of Panda Express.
Humane Society Clarifies Involvement and Procedures Following Kitten Rescue On Wenatchee Bridge
WENATCHEE - The recent kitten rescue on the George Sellar Bridge has captured the hearts of the Wenatchee Valley community. The Wenatchee Valley Humane Society and Animal Control (WVHS) has issued a statement to clarify their involvement and the procedures followed during such rescues. The incident unfolded on the morning...
Man arrested after pointing gun at person at East Wenatchee business
EAST WENATCHEE - On August 1, the East Wenatchee Police Department responded to a reported weapons violation in the 10 block of French Street. The incident began when 68-year-old Pedro Gutierrez-Solorzano and entered Kora Auto Repair and engaged in a heated argument with another customer. (Police did not divulge information about the name of the business involved, info about the business was obtained via Google Maps). During the confrontation, Gutierrez-Solorzano produced a handgun and pointed it at the customer.
Overturned tanker semi-truck blocks State Highway 41 near Post Falls
POST FALLS, Idaho — The Idaho State Police is at the scene of an overturned tanker semi-truck on State Highway 41. According to ISP, the crash occurred near Seasons Road. Troopers report that the roadway is currently completely blocked. ISP and Northern Lakes Fire District advises travelers to avoid...
Farmer’s Almanac Predicts the 2024 First Frost Dates for Idaho
Another day. Another “excessive heat” warning. We’d like to talk to the manager for whoever put together this summer outlook for the Northwest. The forecast, which was initially shared in March, said that the Pacific Northwest would be dry and seasonable. The Boise area has been relatively dry. Between June and July, we only saw .62” of precipitation. In a “normal year” we see .96”.
Northern lights possible in Washington state Thursday night
SEATTLE — The northern lights could be visible in Washington state Thursday night, capping off a week of geomagnetic activity from an active sunspot. Geomagnetic activity is ranked as a Kp 4 on Thursday night on a scale of one to nine. This means there is weak activity. However, northern Washington is within the view line of the aurora, according to NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction Center.
Fire Destroys Rock Island Mobile Home, Firefighter Injured
A Rock Island mobile home is a total loss following a fire early Thursday (Aug. 1). Crews from Wenatchee Valley Fire Department (WVFD) responded to the 1400 block of Delmar Street at just after 2 a.m. and found the home completely engulfed in flames. Fire Chief Brian Brett says all...
Tester under fire for praising poster depicting Trump dead: ‘Sick and twisted’
Sen. Jon Tester (D-MT) is under fire from Republicans following a Washington Examiner report revealing the senator praised a poster depicting former President Donald Trump dead in front of the White House. “It’s sick and twisted that Dems like Jon Tester are always fantasizing about my father being killed,” Donald Trump Jr., the eldest child […]