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Wapato man assaults ex-girlfriend, placing loaded gun in her mouth
WAPATO- 39-year-old Jonathan Christopher Vargas has been charged with second degree assault, felony harassment and third degree malicious mischief following an incident on July 28th, when he allegedly threatened to kill his ex-girlfriend and placed a loaded gun in her mouth. According to the charges filed with Yakima County Superior...
Naches Fire Department equipment upgrades
NACHES- Thanks to a grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the Naches Fire Department is upgrading vital equipment. Upgraded Airpacks, which provide vital self-contained breathing equipment for fire fighters inside burning structures, will be provided to the Naches FD, the Highland FD and the Cliffdell Fire and Rescue team in District 14 via the $691,335 grant from FEMA funds.
DNR seeks to finalize land-lease negotiation with Costco to bring retail giant to Richland
RICHLAND, WA - Efforts to bring another Costco to the tri-cities are continuing to move ahead. Leaders from the Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) tell KEPR News that negotiations to lease 28 acres of land near Truman Ave. and Queensgate Dr. to the retail giant are nearly complete.
Man arrested for delivering contraband to penitentiary
WALLA WALLA – The Walla Walla Police Department has arrested Nolan Bryce Reed, 42, of Colbert on suspicion of delivering methamphetamine and suboxone to the Washington State Penitentiary. Reed was arrested Aug. 22 after prison staff intercepted a female attempting to introduce contraband into the prison during visitation with...
A special meeting is held to discuss complaints against WW County Commissioner Jenny Mayberry
WALLA WALLA – The Walla Walla County Board of Commissioners held a special meeting Wednesday to discuss complaints made against Commissioner Jenny Mayberry by employees of the Walla Walla County Public Works Department. They said they considered her to be acting in a manner that was disrespectful and harassing.
Young Couple Had A Summer Camp-Themed Wedding in Washington State
Weddings are all unique in their own way, but this one puts a new twist on destination nuptials. A young couple decided to have a summer camp-themed wedding, where friends dressed up as camp counselors, played capture the flag and had a s'mores buffet. Charlotte Massey said her and her...
Gubernatorial candidates Bob Ferguson and Dave Reichert set to debate in Spokane
SPOKANE, Wash. - Gubernatorial candidates Bob Ferguson and Dave Reichert are set to debate on Sept. 18 and you can watch it live on NonStop Local. Hosted by the Association of Washington Business, the debate will start at 6:00 pm at the Fox Theater. NonStop Local’s Sean Owsley and Kalae...
A bit warmer for Friday, Heat Advisory in place for the weekend
Today: Friday will be a sunny day with good air quality. Highs will be a few degrees above average for late August. It’ll be around 90 degrees for the Kittitas Valley, Yakima Valley, Lower Columbia Basin, and Blue Foothills. Winds will be light.
26 states may soon need to regulate cannabis – here’s what they can learn from Colorado and Washington
Colorado and Washington both have legal recreational marijuana. But they regulate growers and dispensaries differently, which has created a David vs. Goliath in the marketplace.
The Hotel Group, Hogback to develop Marriott StudioRes in Washington
The Hotel Group, an affiliate of Hotel Equities, in partnership with co-owners Hogback Development Company, has acquired land to develop a Marriott StudioRes in Moses Lake, Wash. StudioRes is Marriott International's new midscale, extended-stay lodging brand appealing to investors for its focus on the short-term rental market and building/design efficiencies.
Spokane Motorcycle Collision with Semi-Truck Claims Life of Rider
Spokane, WA — A fatal collision involving a motorcycle and a semi-truck occurred just before 2:30 p.m. on August 29, 2024, at the intersection of Sprague and Freya. The Spokane Police Department (SPD) received a 911 call alerting them to the accident, and officers quickly responded to the scene, closing down the intersection to secure the area.
Port one of 11 in Washington awarded electrification grant
The Port of Friday Harbor is one of 11 Washington ports that were awarded a portion of the state’s $26.5 million Port Electrification Grant Program. According to the Washington State Department of Transportation, these projects collectively plan to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions by more than 140,000 metric tons over the next 10 years.
Gesa teams with charities for Hunger Action Month
Aug. 30—RICHLAND ‒ Gesa Credit Union is teaming up with longtime partners Second Harvest and Food Lifeline to address food insecurity in the Northwest this Hunger Action Month, according to an announcement from Gesa. Throughout September, the three organizations will work together to mobilize the community to take action against the devastating impact hunger has locally. As the presenting ...
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