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Repeat warm, dry, and breezy conditions means another afternoon of high fire risk north of the Tri-Cities
High pressure over the Eastern Pacific will extend into the region starting Monday night. This will keep the pressure gradient tight in the Cascades and through much of Central Oregon causing gusty to windy conditions in the afternoons for the mountains. Today will have windy conditions near the Kittitas Valley and the Columbia River Gorge starting late this morning and lasting through this evening. Winds 25-35 mph with gusts 35-45 mph in both the Kittitas Valley and through Snoqualmie Pass, plus North Central Oregon through the East end of the Columbia River Gorge. Cool air pushing through the gaps in the Cascades will be strong but keep temps cool in the upper 70s and low 80s. Elevated fire risk for these areas as chances of showers diminishes by the beginning of next week and dry breezy conditions follow through the Fourth of July.
Trial rescheduled for suspect accused of shooting WSP trooper
WALLA WALLA – The trial for a Walla Walla man accused of shooting Washington State Patrol Trooper Dean Atkinson Jr. on Sept. 22, 2022, has been rescheduled. The trial for Brandon Dennis O’Neel, 38, will begin on Sept. 23. The trial had been originally scheduled to begin later...
City Central: Walla Walla news and insider tidbits for July
Happy July, everyone! The City will host its annual Independence Day fireworks display on July 4, beginning at approximately 10 p.m., and running for around 20 minutes. The event, which is free and open to the public, will be held at Walla Walla Community College, 500 Tausick Way. With the...
State Auditor's Office: Government employee embezzled nearly $900K
(The Center Square) – A former management analyst at the Washington State Office of Administrative Hearings spent nearly $900,000 via fraudulent credit card purchases, according to a report released Monday by the state auditor. “This is the largest of its kind since at least 2009,” Adam Wilson, Assistant Director of Communications at the State Auditor’s Office, told The Center Square. The Office of Administrative Hearings is an independent state agency...
Pest Expert Warns ‘Bug Boom’ will Infest Washington This Summer
Get ready to be buried by bugs this summer in Washington State!. Washington State Pest Populations Predicted to Explode This Summer. As meteorologists forecast a warmer-than-average summer with regular rainfall across Washington in 2024, experts are predicting a surge in pests that could have an impact statewide. The anticipated weather conditions are expected to largely increase populations of cockroaches, ants, spiders, houseflies, bed bugs, centipedes, crickets, and silverfish. These high numbers of insect pests in Washington State are expected to seek shelter indoors and thrive in the warm, moist environment.
'Already full court press': Washington officials warn of starting wildfires before Fourth of July
SEATTLE — Washington officials stressed the importance of fireworks safety Tuesday afternoon before the Fourth of July holiday weekend. Commissioner of Public Lands Hilary Franz said at a press conference Tuesday officials are expecting a difficult fire season in 2024. Last year, a Fourth of July fire in Mason...
Tri-Cities…Your Natural Gas Bill Is Going To Skyrocket!
Over the weekend I received a form letter from Cascade Natural Gas, maybe you got one too, that laid out the coming rate increase...and what an increase it is. Even though it was a form letter, it had a touch of personal as it was signed by CGNC President and CEO Nicole Kivisto. In some ways it came across as an apology...in other ways, a warning. Ultimately it was an in depth explanation of what was set to begin with July's bill.
ALERT: Heat Wave Danger for Washington Over 4th of July Holiday
The National Weather Service is warning about the heat over the upcoming 4th of July holiday weekend!. Washington State Braces for Intense and Prolonged Heat Wave. As much of the western United States prepares for a severe heat wave this summer, Washington State is also gearing up for extreme temperatures expected, especially in the next few days. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued hot forecasts, predicting record-breaking highs and prolonged periods of scorching heat that could extend through the holiday weekend and into next week.
Popular Retailer With 26 Washington Stores Contemplates Closures
Life, post-pandemic is drifting back to normal. If only the prices would drift back down to 2019. The experts at Marketwatch say most prices will probably never return to the pre-COVID-19 days. But hold onto hope. Quality of life (read: more expendable income) could return with inflation rates slowly decreasing...
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