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Yakima-Tieton Irrigation District to shut off water early for extensive repairs
You may recall news we broke earlier this week that the Yakima-Tieton Irrigation District would shut off their water for the season earlier than normal... to make repairs to the damaged canal from the retreat fire. The shut off for the season is normally scheduled between October 12th and the...
UPDATE: Crews contain large fire near Ritzville
3:15 p.m. UPDATE -- According to the Adams County Sheriff's Office, fire crews have contained a five-mile-long brush fire burning near Ritzville. I-90 has reopened as a result of containment progress on the fire. Adams County Sheriff Dale Wagner says the fire wiped out two old, abandoned sheds. It was sparked by a farmer who was mowing a field. No homes were threatened. The fire started at around 12:40 p.m.
Yakima Mourns Former Commissioner Ron Anderson
The Yakima community is mourning the loss of former County Commissioner Ron Anderson, who passed away suddenly on Sunday, August 25, at the age of 74. Anderson served two terms as a District 2 Yakima County Commissioner and retired in 2022, opting not to seek re-election. THE YAKIMA CITY MANAGER...
Music Festival You Won’t Want to Miss In Richland This Weekend!
For those who like to stay in town instead of camp for Labor Day weekend, the City of Richland comes alive with the annual Tumbleweed Festival in Howard Amon Park. Don't miss this open-air community acoustic music festival that is free and fun for the whole family. Free Music Festival...
‘Unlucky’ Theif Parks Stolen Motorcycle Next to Benton Sheriff Deputy
Maybe it was an oversight, or the suspect didn't think the officer would notice?. Motorcycle theft suspect nailed for no license plate. Monday evening, a Benton County Deputy on patrol who had briefly stopped at a convenience store in East Kennewick noticed when a male suspect rode up on this motorcycle and parked next to them.
Affordable housing funding available to help find permanent housing in Tri-Cities
RICHLAND, Wash.-Affordable rental housing funding is available for qualifying people in the Tri-Cities. Funding is available from the Tri-Cities HOME Consortium to help create affordable rental housing throughout the Tri-Cities, according to a social media post from the City of Richland. The HOME-ARP, affordable rental housing program can help qualifying...
Resistol Rookie Athlete of the Week: Cole Clemons Cashes in in the Northwest
Cole Clemons is an all-around hand but his main event is tie-down roping. The Resistol Rookie currently sits No. 12 in the PRCA World Standings and a successful week in the northwest has moved him closer to where he wants to be while also earning him his second Resistol Rookie Athlete of the Week title.
Out and About in Pasco closes, owners and potential buyer in talks
PASCO, Wash.-The potential buyer of the Out And About in Pasco is reportedly backing out of the proposed deal. OK Auto Sales announced that they would not be purchasing the club in a since deleted social media post on Aug. 26, saying:. "I sincerely apologize to the LGBTQ+ community. It...
A Pack of Cougars Caught Drinking Wine in Prosser
WSU Cougs that is! Yes, the crowd was abundant on Saturday afternoon in Prosser for the release of X1 Cougar Wine by Winemaker Flint Nelson. The wine industry is flourishing in the Prosser Valley. The release of the coveted wine award was cause for celebration at both Wit Cellars locations...
Spokane woman reunited with late husband's ashes
Shortly after our story aired, the sister of a man who passed away alerted her late brother's wife. That widow Darlene, says she recognized the small urn and the message on it instantly. She met up with the Good Samaritan who found it, Crystiauna McLallen, who had been searching for the owner.
Warden School District unveils updated strategic plan
Aug. 27—WARDEN — The Back-to-School open house for Warden School District students included a look at the district's updated strategic plan. Warden Superintendent Scott West said the plan's goal is to ensure Warden students can do what they want when they leave school. "We want students not only to be successful when they're a student here," West told a crowd of parents and students. "We want ...
Adams County Pet Rescue Gears Up for Fall Fix Fest with Over 120 Dogs Already Signed Up
OTHELLO - Adams County Pet Rescue is thrilled to announce that over 120 dogs have already been signed up for their upcoming Fall Fix Fest, set to take place on September 20th and 21st at the Othello Fairgrounds. This highly anticipated event, aimed at providing low-cost spay and neuter services, has drawn significant community interest, with many residents eager to take advantage of this vital service.
Wenatchee schools have installed state-of-the-art sensors in most bathrooms that can detect vaping, fights, THC, and more
WENATCHEE – In a significant step toward ensuring the safety and well-being of students, the Wenatchee School District has installed advanced health and safety sensors in all restrooms across its middle and high schools. These cutting-edge Halo sensors, funded by a recent settlement from a class action lawsuit against Juul, represent a comprehensive approach to addressing a range of potential issues that can arise in school restrooms, from vaping and smoking to physical altercations and more severe threats.
5,000 Are Now Sleeping with Roof Over Their Head Thanks to Oregon Task Force Slashing Homelessness
Nearly 5,500 Oregonians have been moved out of homelessness and into housing thanks to persistence from a recently-appointed task force. This amounts to a 28% increase from the previous year, and the number of housing placements is the most seen in a fiscal year since the task force’s inception.
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