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First heat wave of the season will bring scorching temps in the 90s and 100s across the region
Excessive Heat Alerts are in place across all of Washington, most of Oregon and Idaho this week as triple-digit temperatures arrive during the first heat wave of the year. From Saturday to Friday, the Inland Northwest will be under either an Excessive Heat Warning or Advisory as daytime highs reach well into the 90s and triple digits, especially by Tuesday and Wednesday -- Spokane is under the warning. Sunday's forecast highs will trend in the low-to-high 90s for most of eastern Washington and North Idaho, with Spokane's high temperature expected to reach 96 degrees. However, places like Lewiston, Tri-Cities, and Vantage will cruise into the triple digits.
Fatal crash blocks both directions of U.S Highway 2 near Reardan
REARDAN, Wash. — One person is dead after a crash on U.S. Highway 2 near Reardan. According to Washington State Patrol, one person is dead after crashing their motorcycle into a pick-up truck four miles east of Reardan Saturday night. WSP says that speed was a major factor, and no drugs or alcohol were involved.
Spokane Fire Department water rescue team ready for heatwave
SPOKANE, Wash. — As many plan to head to rivers and lakes to cool off during next week’s heat, the Spokane Fire Department Water Rescue Team conducted weekly training Saturday in the Spokane River. The training took 10 of the team’s 40 members through various practice rescues. These...
Seller's market remains in Grant County
Jul. 5—MOSES LAKE — Grant County is still leaning in favor of home sellers, according to a report from Rocket Homes reviewing home sales for the month of June. While the market price was lower in Grant County than the state average, the market still favors the seller to some extent. According to the report, there were 452 homes for sale in June, down from 459 the prior month. May saw 106 homes ...
Spokane Velocity FC host Chattanooga Red Wolves SC, hoping to hang onto playoff spot
SPOKANE, Wash. — Spokane Velocity FC will look to hold onto their playoff spot from the Chattanooga Red Wolves SC in a USL League One regular season contest at ONE Spokane Stadium on July 6 at 6 p.m. PT. Velocity currently sits at the No. 8 spot in USL...
Level 3 evacuations (Go Now!) ordered for Beehive Fire near Wenatchee
WENATCHEE, Wash. – The Chelan County Sheriff’s Office has issued evacuation orders for areas near the Beehive Fire west of Wenatchee. According to the Chelan County Sheriff’s Office, a Level 3 fire evacuation order has been issued for the following areas: Squilchuck Road south of Wenatchee Heights, Halverson Canyon, Hampton Road, Forest Ridge Road and side streets, all of Mission Ridge Road, Liberty Beehive Road, Mission Ridge Resort and Squilchuck State Park.
State department suspends intake at 2 juvenile rehab facilities in Washington
SNOQUALMIE, Wash. — The Washington Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) announced Saturday that it has suspended intake at two juvenile rehab facilities due to overcrowding and safety concerns. "When too many young people are concentrated in small spaces, it can escalate behaviors and limit the ability for...
Fatal crash blocks both directions of U.S Highway 2 near Reardan
REARDAN, Wash. —A 40-year-old woman is dead after crashing her motorcycle on U.S. Highway 2 Saturday night. Christina Gernert from Post Falls was speeding eastbound on U.S. Highway 2 near milepost 268 around 6:49 p.m. on July 6 when she attempted to pass a car and hit a car traveling westbound.
How people are beating the heat in downtown Spokane
SPOKANE, Wash. — The Idaho Central Credit Union Summer Carnival is taking place in Riverfront Park in downtown Spokane until Sunday, July 7 and even with temperatures pushing triple digits, people were out enjoying the day on Friday. Jennifer Columbus works game concessions at the carnival and has her...
Several wildfires burning across Inland Northwest
STEVENS COUNTY, Wash. – Stevens County Fire District 1 responded to a half-acre brush fire on Cemetery Road on Friday. SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. - The Spokane Valley Fire Department responded to four fires allegedly caused by fireworks between July 3 and 4. UPDATE JULY 4, 7 p.m.
The Inland Northwest heat wave is here and will stay for a while
High and low temperatures are still on the rise across the Inland Northwest. This weekend highs will be well into the 90s for most areas with lows staying in the 60s. The sun will be out in full force and it will be hot. The heating trend continues well into...
Braving the WA State Heatwave: A Test of Survival Without A/C
Can you live comfortably in Washington without air conditioning?. Well...the real answer is yes and no. Depending on WHERE you reside in the Evergreen State, it's about comfort and how much heat you can tolerate. Everyone's threshold is different. Personally, I love the triple digit heat we get in Tri-Cities.
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