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Donor offering up to $50K in matching donations to save Moses Lake school activities
MOSES LAKE - In a heartening development for the Moses Lake community, the newly formed non-profit organization, Community Athletics and Activities (CAA), has announced an exciting opportunity to double the impact of every donation received over the next three weeks. Thanks to a generous donor, every dollar contributed will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to a total of $50,000. This initiative will significantly amplify the efforts to support local youth, ensuring that donations go twice as far in helping CAA achieve its mission.
Tri-Cities Animal Shelter overwhelmed, seeks community help as kennels overflow
Tri-Cities, Wash. — The Tri-Cities Animal Shelter tells us they are beyond full capacity for both dogs and cats, and now they're asking the community for assistance. Tri-Cities Animal Shelter Manager, Ben Zigan, tells us just how dire their situation is this summer. He, says. "We pretty much have 65 to 70 kennels to house dogs in. We're currently are at 94 dogs."
Eqraft Inc opens North American Service Center in Tri-Cities (WA)
After decades of working together with North American clients, Dutch machine builder Eqraft now opens a branch on American soil. Operating from Tri-Cities, Washington, Eqraft Inc is a reliable partner for any agricultural entrepreneur looking to future-proof their business. Machine builder Eqraft focuses on future proofing agricultural business, offering state...
St. Helens Safeway included on list of stores to be sold
St. Helens’ Safeway location was included on a list of 579 stores across the nation and 62 across Oregon proposed for sale as part of a planned merger between parent company Albertsons Company and Kroger. Stores would be sold to C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC, a New Hampshire-based company that operates an extensive grocery supply operation, as well as grocery stores in the Midwest, South, and Northeast. For the time being, Clatskanie's Safeway does not appear to be involved in any of the transactions. ...
Truck Loses Tire in Idaho and Hits Motorcyclist From Oregon
A female motorcyclist from Oregon was riding through Idaho on Wednesday when she was struck by an errant tire from an Idaho truck. Idaho State Police are investigating the accident. Motorcyclist From Oregon Hit and Injured by a Tire on Idaho Highway. ISP report that on July 17th, around 3:37...
YPD Make Arrest in Tire Piercing Incidents
YAKIMA- First reported to the Yakima Police Department in 2021, Yakima residents have been victim to a series of incidents involving the use of caltrops, which are a multi-pointed spike used to impede vehicular traffic by piercing/deflating tires. The use of these caltrops has pierced the tires of people driving on West Chestnut Avenue in West Valley.
Charges Dropped Against 81-Year-Old Man Accused of Shooting Wife
A man from Wapato charged with the October 2023 shooting death of his 74-year-old wife will no longer face charges of first- and second-degree manslaughter. THE CHARGES COULD BE BROUGHT BACK IF MORE EVIDENCE/INFORMATION IS FOUND. The charges against 81-year-old Donald Lawrence were dismissed last month. The charges were dropped...
Self-Checkouts are Being Removed from Oregon WinCo. Is WA Next?
So many stores seem to keep changing policy to keep up with times as well as demand. I remember when I saw my first self-checkout in Seattle in the late '90s. I was shocked as I asked myself things like 'how do they know people are telling the truth?' or 'what if someone just decides not to pay?' So much trust in these stores.
WA Tribes getting tens of millions for flood recovery, relocation
(The Center Square) – Native American tribes across Washington state are set to receive tens of millions of taxpayer dollars to address flood risk and other issues related to climate change. This week, at a remote meeting in Taholah, Wash., staff members from the Washington Department of Commerce and Gov. Jay Inslee announced $52 million for native tribes, including the Quinault Indian Nation on the Pacific coast of the Olympic Peninsula. ...
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