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Monday will be the "coolest" day of another brutally hot week - Matt
There's no end in sight to the hot weather. In fact, after a cooler Monday it will be back on the road to 100-degree temperatures later this week. On top of all of that, some dry thunderstorms could make an appearance and add to the fire danger in just a couple of days.
Zags represent both sides of Canada-USA exhibition game
The global influence of Gonzaga basketball was made evident in last Wednesday's Paris Olympics exhibition game between the United States and Canada in Las Vegas. With GU head coach Mark Few assisting Team USA, the squad of NBA stars defeated former Zags Kelly Olynyk and Andrew Nembhard, along with the rest of Team Canada, 86-72.
Wildfires across the region grow over the weekend, some prompt evacuations
IDAHO, USA — Several wildfires continue to burn across the region. Some of the fires are prompting evacuation notice, while others have people on standby - ready to leave at a moment's notice. These wildfires have only grown over the weekend, keeping fire bosses on high alert as well.
Fire Crews Battle 3 Train-Sparked Fires in Kennewick
Kennewick Fire Crews battled 3 blazes Saturday afternoon. Kennewick Fire Chief Chad Michael reports crews were called to the area of Canal and Fisher Streets, the fire was reported between Canal and the railroad tracks. Crews were quickly able to bring that fire under control, after it threatened several homes....
Spokane drivers alert: Major traffic delays on Monroe Street and Garland Avenue due to paving projects
SPOKANE, Wash. — Here is a heads up for Spokane drivers. Construction across the city continues this week and several of the projects will cause traffic delays. On Monday, crews will pave Monroe Street. If you use Monroe Street between Kiernan Avenue and Francis Avenue, prepare yourself for serious delays.
New documentary to spotlight pioneer Okanogan photographer Frank Matsura
OKANOGAN—Frank Matsura, the early 20th-century photographer who recorded many aspects of early county life, is the subject of a new documentary scheduled for a 2025 debut. Members of the Okanogan County Historical Society, Okanogan County Tourism Council, and Okanogan Chamber of Commerce gathered at the 12 Tribes Casino on June 30 for a presentation by filmmaker Beth Harrington and Vision Maker Media Executive Director Francene Blythe-Lewis who spoke about the documentary, Our Mr. Matsura.
Local farmers see potato surplus after years of shortage
For the past two years, potato farmers in the Northwest struggled with insufficient yields, forcing processors to source potatoes from the Midwest, East Coast, and even Canada. This shortage meant fast food restaurants couldn't meet the high demand for fries. However, last year, processors anticipated a change and planted more...
Central Washington University Granted Nearly $1 Million for Solar Energy Projects
Central Washington University received a pair of grant awards totaling nearly $1 million for solar energy projects aimed to decarbonize the university. When the Washington State Department of Commerce announced the recipients of its Community Decarbonization 2024 Grant Program, two Central initiatives were on the list. Central was awarded $473,467...
Lake Chelan Pro Rodeo returns for fourth year, promises 'Wildest Show on Dirt'
CHELAN — The Lake Chelan Pro Rodeo is set to return for its fourth year on July 19 and 20, offering what organizers describe as "Chelan's wildest show on dirt." The event promises a weekend of high-energy rodeo action, featuring over 100 contestants competing in various events such as steer wrestling, roping, saddle-bronc, and bull riding.
Leavenworth moves forward with purchase of car wash property
LEAVENWORTH – The City of Leavenworth will be purchasing the former Cascade Quick Lube and Car Wash property for $1.9 million. The city has been considering acquiring the property, located at 1451 U.S. Highway 2, for municipal purposes since at least 2018. However, it chose not to pursue it further based on a known contamination site across the highway, formerly known as Glacier Park. The Glacier Park site was impacted by petroleum contamination and has received cleanup efforts since the 1990s.
Future Coug Malia Ruud's mom, a former player and coach, made sure daughter evolved in a changing game
MALIA RUUD, THE No. 2-ranked Washington high school basketball prospect in the 2025 recruiting cycle, neither shies away from her misspent youth as a Husky fan nor her burgeoning love affair with Washington State University. "We were Husky fans [in our household], because my mom and uncle played there," the...
Lonerock 'mere inches' from devastation from Lone Rock Fire; 2 more counties issue evacuations
The Lone Rock Fire in Gilliam County moved into Morrow and Wheeler Counties Monday, prompting more evacuations alerts. The last official estimate was 20,000 acres burned. Central Oregon Fire Info reports firefighters from Bureau of Land Management-Prineville, Oregon Department of Forestry and the Oregon State Fire Marshal's Office worked to protect the community of Lonerock.
City of Hermiston and collaborators plant 40 trees at EOTEC
HERMISTON, Ore. -- More than 30 volunteers from Amazon Web Services, Umatilla County Fair and the Arbor Day Foundation assisted the City of Hermiston to plant 40 trees at the Eastern Oregon Trade & Event Center.
Central Washington State County has had 12 Homicides so far This Year
A man's death in a shooting July 3 near Grandview was a homicide, an autopsy concluded. The autopsy was performed in Thurston County, Yakima County Chief Deputy Coroner Marshall Slight said. Yakima County sheriff’s detectives are investigating the homicide, which occurred in the area of South Euclid and Bridgeview Roads....
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