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Lack of State Approval for City of Pullman’s Local Disposal of Sewer Plant Biosolids Could Lead to New fee on Residents
PULLMAN - The City of Pullman’s inability to receive state approval to dispose biosolids from the sewer plant onto local farm fields could lead to a new fee for residents. The problem involves the city’s permit from the Washington State Department of Ecology to use the material as fertilizer on nearby fields. The issue began last year when DOE failed to approve a new permit for a new site for disposal. That forced the city to haul the biosolids to facilities in Lewiston and Spokane. An emergency was declared last fall allowing the city to haul the material longer distances. DOE eventually approved the new permit in October ending that emergency.
Photos From The Rimrock Retreat Fire in Yakima County
The amount of devastation caused by the Rimrock Retreat Fire is jaw-dropping. So much land, fields, and trees are gone. Buildings destroyed. Wildlife and livestock are scared, injured, and worse. You've seen the clips on the news and heard the stories, but I can't imagine being right up there on...
Leavenworth hosts workshop on Residential-to-Condo conversion amid code changes
LEAVENWORTH – The Leavenworth City Council hosted an open workshop, led by Lilith Vespier, Leavenworth’s Community Development Director, at the Festhalle on July 24 to discuss and answer questions regarding the conversion of residential dwellings into condominiums. Leavenworth is adapting its municipal code in response to changes in...
Local, Federal Office Holders Voice Concerns Over Pioneer Fire
Concerns among elected office holders over the Pioneer Fire on Lake Chelan continue to grow after Level 3 evacuation notices were issued for the town of Stehekin. Chelan County Commissioner Tiffany Gering says she's fearful about residents refusing to leave. "I would foresee that there are several people who are...
Boys and Girls Club expansion in Prosser promises major benefits for local youth
Prosser, Wash. — The new Boys and Girls clubhouse in Prosser is making great progress and will be opening early next year. Boys and Girls Club leaders tell us the current clubhouse, operating from two different locations around a mile apart, has been pretty much at capacity since opening more than a decade ago, and now has a waiting list.
GESA employee prevents large scam
PASCO, Wash. – A GESA Bank teller prevented a Pasco woman from being scammed out of nearly $6,000. The Woman received a call claiming her teenage daughter had been kidnapped and was convinced to send $600 after hearing an audio recording of her daughter on the phone. When she...
Teen arrested in connection with the arsons that happened on the South Hill
SOUTH HILL, Wash. — The fire at Squeaky's Car Wash is one of several that Spokane Police are investigating as arson on the South Hill. On Monday, it is still closed and taped off. Just a few days ago, police spotted a teen just down the street at Wendy's...
Three hydroplanes wreck out at the Tri-City Water Follies after course size is reduced
KENNEWICK, Wash. — The biggest event of the year in the Tri-Cities took place this weekend. That’s the Tri-City Water Follies. Safety was on the mind of everyone at the Follies after more than one hydroplane caught air this weekend.
Women hiking in Kittitas County rescue man who fell down 100-foot cliff
ELLENSBURG - In a remarkable display of courage and quick thinking, two women, Erin Kinney of Snoqualmie and Letitia Moreno of Everett, played a crucial role in a wilderness rescue earlier this month. While hiking near Alaska Mountain, located on the Kittitas/King county border, the pair heard a man calling for help from a nearby boulder field. The man, a 32-year-old hiker from Michigan attempting to traverse the Pacific Crest Trail, had fallen approximately 100 feet down a cliff, sustaining severe facial and head injuries.
Seven former Washington State Cougars represent six nations at Paris Olympics
PARIS — The 2024 Summer Olympics got underway last week in Paris, with a strong representation from Washington State. This year's games feature seven former Cougars competing for six different countries across four sports: men's and women's track and field, women's rowing, women's soccer, and men's basketball. Cougs Representing...
Smart Orchard field day draws a crowd in Central Washington
About 200 people turned out on July 26 to check out the latest in sensors, robotics and irrigation automation at the Smart Orchard field day near Mattawa, Washington. “Great to see so many people,” said Keith Veselka, managing partner of NWFM, a farm management company that operates the orchard. “I think that’s an event that will continue to grow.”
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