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In Central WA, 4th District race heats up in conservative showdown
Most election analysts expect Washington’s 4th Congressional District to remain Republican come November. That’s usually good news for a candidate like U.S. Rep. Dan Newhouse, an experienced incumbent — he’s been in Congress since 2015 — with a sizable chest of political contributions. Washington Statewide...
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...
State council preparing to expand clean energy project, per Inslee's request
(the Center Square) – The state Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council is moving forward with potential changes to the certification agreement for the Horse Heaven wind farm project after Gov. Jay Inslee sent it back requesting it be expanded. The main contention between the council and Inslee is that the proposed certification agreement for the project would have significantly reduced its size and scope due to environmental protections, particularly for historic hawk nest sites. In his May 25 letter, Inslee recommended the use of alternative...
Additional Resources Ordered to Fight Fire in Southern Asotin County, now at 4,895 Acres
ASOTIN COUNTY - The Cougar Creek Fire is burning in southern Asotin County along the Washington - Oregon border, approximately 40 miles southwest of Clarkston, near Hwy 129. Officials say the fire is in rugged rangeland with isolated pockets of timber in a mixed topography of ridgelines, benches, plateaus and secondary drainages.
Q&A: Bachman-Turner Overdrive frontman Randy Bachman talks playing Expo '74, rock longevity and Gonzaga shirts
When looking over the musical acts that played Expo '74, there are plenty of legends whose time has long since passed, like Ella Fitzgerald and Liberace. But there's also one act that's still rocking out a half century later — Canadian classic rock standouts Bachman-Turner Overdrive. On Aug. 6,...
Exclusive: Pac-12 Commissioner Teresa Gould on surprises, Pac-12 Enterprises and more
PAC-12 ENTERPRISES, the production facility that endures after the shuttering of the Pac-12 Network, is a crucial state-of-the-art asset for the league going forward. Pac-12 Commissioner Teresa Gould spoke with Cougfan.com on Wednesday about the number of Washington State and Oregon State sporting events that will be produced by the Pac-12 Enterprises and where Coug and Beaver fans can find them.
Grant PUD fiber buildout scheduled for October completion
Jul. 18—EPHRATA — The buildout of the Grant County Public Utility District fiber network should be complete by late October. Fiber should arrive in Ruff by late August, and Wilson Creek by early October, according to a report at the July 9 PUD commission meeting. The initial build, which started in about 2008, will be complete with fiber installation in the Sagebrush Flat area and on Johnson ...
Christian homeless shelter challenges Washington state law prohibiting anti-LGBTQ+ hiring practices
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Lawyers for a Christian homeless shelter are scheduled to be in a federal appeals court Friday to challenge a Washington state anti-discrimination law that would require the charity to hire LGBTQ+ people and others who do not share its religious beliefs, including those on sexuality and marriage.
Washington State Olympians Set to Shine at Paris Olympic Games
The 2024 Summer Olympics are on its way! I think it's pretty cool that Washington has one of the highest number of Olympians who will compete for the gold, silver, and bronze. Get ready for the Summer Olympics set for Paris from July 26th thru August 11th. GO TEAM USA!
Excessive heat and critical fire weather over the weekend in Eastern Washington & Oregon
Excessive Heat Warning for Eastern Washington into Northern Oregon from 11 AM Saturday to 10 PM Monday…. Stay hydrated, wear sunscreen and find cover from the sun when possible. Fire Weather Watch for the John Day Highlands, Southern Blue Mountains, and Strawberry Mountains from Saturday 11 AM to Sunday 10...
‘Polkamania!’ Has Hit Yakima, With A New ‘Weird Al’ Tune!
The 'Weird One' himself, Mr. Al Yankovic, posted on his social media earlier this week that he'd be dropping a new song today (Friday, July 19th, 2024), and he did not let us know!. When it comes to the great "Weird Al" Yankovic, his music can be divided into four...
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