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Water Follies weekend emphasis patrols off to fast start in the Tri-Cities
TRI-CITIES, Wash.-Washington State Patrol Troopers, working with the WSP airplane over I-82 south of Kennewick stopped three cars at speeds of over 100 miles per hour on the morning of July 26, according to Trooper Chris Thorson. The Washington State Patrol will conduct emphasis patrols in the area throughout boat...
63rd Annual Sunfair Parade to Feature Waived Entry Fees
Everyone loves a parade and the 63rd annual Yakima Sunfair Parade is set for September 21 in downtown Yakima. It's a family tradition to attend the parade each year and then attend the Central Washington State Fair. Every year thousands of people line Yakima Avenue to view the parade. If you are planning to be part of the event there's good news entry fees are waived this year.
Double Snag Fire reaches 131 acres and 10% containment
UKIAH – UPDATE – 7/27 – (Press Release from the Umatilla National Forest) Multiple fire related area closures are in effect for the Umatilla National Forest including areas on the Heppner, North Fork John Day, and Pomeroy Ranger District. Closure descriptions and maps are available at https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/umatilla/alerts-notices/?cid=stelprdb5286768.
Pendleton Mayor John Turner Honored with Leadership Award
The Oregon Mayor’s Association (OMA) has recognized Pendleton Mayor John Turner with the Mayors Leadership Award for 2024. “I was surprised and very pleased to be recognized,” Turner said. “I realize it was spearheaded by the staff of Pendleton, which makes it even more important to me.”
Warmer today with more dangerous air quality
The Oregon DEQ has issued an Air Quality Advisory in Morrow and Umatilla counties until noon Friday. The Benton Clean Air Agency has issued an Air Quality Alert for Benton County until 5 PM Friday. The Yakima Regional Clean Air Agency has issued an Air Quality Alert for Yakima County until further notice.
Early am Crash: Semi-Truck Vs. Small Truck and Signal Pole in Yakima
The Yakima Police Department is asking drivers to avoid the area of W Nob Hill Blvd and S 40th Avenue because of a Semi-Truck colliding with a signal small truck and then the signal pole. THE CRASH WAS REPORTED EARLY FRIDAY MORNING. Authorities say the crash happened at about 4:30...
Sun and haze on tap for boat race weekend
Smoky skies will worsen air quality by this afternoon for many counties in Northern Oregon and Southern Washington. While the pressure gradient is pretty relaxed, there will be some gusts in the Tri-Cities Sunday afternoon that will measure out to 15-25 mph.
Increase in auto, drug and property violations in 2023, Everett
EVERETT, JULY 26: Last year Everett saw an increase in drug and narcotic violations, motor vehicle theft and destruction of property according to a recent report done by The Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs (WASPC) On July 9, WASPC released its annual crime rate report for 2023, focusing...
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