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Kennewick convention center set to expand
The Three Rivers Convention Center is about to undergo a long-awaited expansion. Construction of a new exhibit hall and additional lobby and meeting room space is expected to start late this year or early next year. The project will add 100,000 to 120,000 square feet to the Kennewick facility, which currently is about 82,000 square feet.
Fire causes almost $250k in damage to house, motor home in Walla Walla
WALLA WALLA, Wash.-A house and motor home were damaged in a fire in Walla Walla on July 13. Firefighters from Walla Walla Fire stations 1 and 2 responded to 1017 Pomona Street for reports of a house fire around 3:49 p.m. on July 13 and found the home and motor home burning.
Winemaker Garrett Grubbs propels Tsillan Cellars to unprecedented success
CHELAN — Tsillan Cellars, a pioneering winery in the Lake Chelan region, continues to garner accolades in major wine competitions, solidifying its position as a leading producer in the state's wine industry. Under the guidance of Head Winemaker Garrett Grubbs, who joined the winery in 2021, Tsillan Cellars has...
City requests $5M to pave way for fertilizer plant
A funding request that would help pave the way for a $1 billion zero-carbon nitrate fertilizer plant in Richland has moved to a U.S. Senate subcommittee for consideration. The city of Richland has asked for $5 million for engineering work needed to eventually make the connection between the Northwest Advanced Clean Energy Park and the Bonneville Power Administration grid, and Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington, recently advanced the request to the Energy and Water Development appropriations subcommittee, said Joe Schiessl, Richland’s deputy city manager.
Large wildfires burn across Oregon; state sees big jump in number of fires from last year
Eight large wildfires are now burning across Oregon, with the largest topping 100,000 acres, according to the Northwest Interagency Coordination Center. That brings the total number of large wildfires — defined as 100 acres or more in timberland or 300 acres or more in grassland – to 22 this year in Oregon. By July 14 last year, there had been only 12, according to officials.
Spokane Police respond to two separate drive-by shootings, suspect arrested in one shooting
SPOKANE - Just after 3:00 a.m. on July 15, 2024, Spokane Police responded to a call at the 6000 block of N. Addison St. about a large group of people fighting with a shot fired. Police arrived to find numerous people fleeing the area, both in cars and on foot.
New evacuations issued as Pioneer Fire expands to nearly 19,000 acres
The Chelan County Sheriff's Office has issued a Level 1 Evacuation Advisory for the Stehekin area due to the ongoing Pioneer Fire, which is burning in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest near Lake Chelan. The advisory affects the region up Lake from Hazard Creek to the High Bridge Ranger Station. Spanning 18,731 acres and located 31 miles northwest of Chelan, the fire is currently 14% contained.
Single-Engine Aircraft Makes Emergency Landing Near Ritzville
RITZVILLE — At approximately 11:45 a.m. today, a single-engine aircraft traveling from Spokane to Yakima experienced an engine failure while in flight. The pilot, demonstrating remarkable skill, successfully performed an emergency landing in a plowed field roughly one mile south of Pru Field (Ritzville Municipal Airport). Remarkably, the pilot...
Early Morning Blaze Burns 60 Acres in Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE — In the early hours of July 15, the Moses Lake Fire Department was dispatched to an outdoor fire in a field adjacent to the local movie theater. The initial call came in at approximately 12:10 am, prompting a rapid response from the department. First responders arrived...
Thunder in the Valley was literally lights out Saturday night.
They had some electrical problems with the lights but still got some racing in Saturday at Wenatchee Valley’s Super Oval…. Ephrata’s Bart Hector, Jr. took first place in the Rockstar Energy B-Mod Ted Mitchell Showdown. Hayden, Idaho’s Jeff Bird was second followed by Quincy’s Glenn Knutson.
Public Forum on Dam Removal Pt 1
From the Ag Information Network, I’m Bob Larson. There’s been no let-up in efforts by dam-breaching advocates to get four Lower Snake River Dams taken down. That’s why U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse, and others will be holding a public forum to hear your thoughts on breaching the dams …
Stanley fire doubles in size over the weekend; Cow Valley fire in eastern Oregon at 130,000 acres
If it's not already clear from the smoke in the air, wildfire season has begun. Over the weekend several wildfires, including one in Stanley, have grown significantly in size. The Bench Lake fire, in Stanley and the Sawtooth National Forest, started on July 11 around noon and although Idaho saw cooler temperatures on Sunday, the Bench Lake fire doubled in size over the weekend.
Fire Season Preparedness Includes Making a Plan for Portable Generator Use
YAKIMA- This fire season, the importance of portable generator safety is paramount. When fires knock out electricity, many people will turn to generators as a secondary source of power. Just as experienced fire-state dwellers keep a “bug-out bag” on hand for when they need to flee quickly, they also need...
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