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Rimrock/Retreat Fire Expands to Over 18,000 Acres, Highway 12 Closed
Two big fires continue to grow in size as they keep firefighters on the fire lines today. Highway 12 remains closed from the top of White Pass to Oak Creek as firefighters try and get a handle on the Rimrock/Retreat Fire started Tuesday afternoon. THE AMERICAN RED CROSS HAS OPENED...
Community meeting for Retreat Fire on Monday night in Naches
RIMROCK, Wash. -- Updated at 6:30 p.m.: A community meeting will be held on Monday evening, at 6 p.m., for the Retreat Fire. Retreat Fire progress and updates will be discussed by agency representatives. A Q+A session will be held for addressing individual inquiries.
63rd Annual Sunfair Parade to Feature Waived Entry Fees
Everyone loves a parade and the 63rd annual Yakima Sunfair Parade is set for September 21 in downtown Yakima. It's a family tradition to attend the parade each year and then attend the Central Washington State Fair. Every year thousands of people line Yakima Avenue to view the parade. If you are planning to be part of the event there's good news entry fees are waived this year.
Closure on N. Fk. John Day Ranger Dist. to include Olive Lake
UKIAH – (Press Release from the Umatilla National Forest) Forest officials are expanding the temporary closure of the lands, trails and roads on North Fork John Day Ranger District to ensure the safety of the public, firefighters and resources engaged in operations with the nearby Battle Mountain Complex located southwest of Ukiah.
Red Cross Wildfire Shelter open for Yakima County Residents
YAKIMA- The American Red Cross is opening an emergency shelter in response to the Rimrock Fire. The shelter opened at 9 p.m. today at Naches Valley High School. All individuals in the area are asked to get to safety immediately. Red Cross Shelter Opening:. Naches Valley High School. 101 West...
Early am Crash: Semi-Truck Vs. Small Truck and Signal Pole in Yakima
The Yakima Police Department is asking drivers to avoid the area of W Nob Hill Blvd and S 40th Avenue because of a Semi-Truck colliding with a signal small truck and then the signal pole. THE CRASH WAS REPORTED EARLY FRIDAY MORNING. Authorities say the crash happened at about 4:30...
Sun and haze on tap for boat race weekend
Smoky skies will worsen air quality by this afternoon for many counties in Northern Oregon and Southern Washington. While the pressure gradient is pretty relaxed, there will be some gusts in the Tri-Cities Sunday afternoon that will measure out to 15-25 mph.
Increase in auto, drug and property violations in 2023, Everett
EVERETT, JULY 26: Last year Everett saw an increase in drug and narcotic violations, motor vehicle theft and destruction of property according to a recent report done by The Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs (WASPC) On July 9, WASPC released its annual crime rate report for 2023, focusing...
Homeless Housing Network sets up shop in Wenatchee, connecting at-risk families to community resources
WENATCHEE—The Wenatchee Homeless Housing Network (HHN) opened at Link Transit’s Columbia Station in Downtown Wenatchee. It aims to connect community members who are homeless or at risk of homelessness to various local resources. Through teamwork with a plethora of local organizations, the HHN works to help at-risk Wenatchee inhabitants find independence, stability, and housing to meet their individual needs.
Backpack giveaway Sunday in Moses Lake
Jul. 25—MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake TCC store will give away backpacks again this year Sunday, according to an announcement from Round Room, Inc., the parent company of TCC. The giveaway will begin at 1 p.m. at the Verizon TCC store at 221 S. Pioneer Way, according to the announcement. This is the 12th year Round Room has held the "School Rocks Backpack Giveaway." With backpacks being a higher ...
Moses Lake council accepts sleep center grant
Jul. 25—MOSES LAKE — The city of Moses Lake will continue to operate the Open Doors Sleep Center, but Moses Lake City Council members want more information on the city's options in the wake of a U.S. Supreme Court decision issued last month. Council members voted 5-2 Tuesday to accept an emergency housing grant which will provide funding through July 2025. Council members Dustin Swartz and ...
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