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Warden School District unveils updated strategic plan
Aug. 27—WARDEN — The Back-to-School open house for Warden School District students included a look at the district's updated strategic plan. Warden Superintendent Scott West said the plan's goal is to ensure Warden students can do what they want when they leave school. "We want students not only to be successful when they're a student here," West told a crowd of parents and students. "We want ...
Adams County Pet Rescue Gears Up for Fall Fix Fest with Over 120 Dogs Already Signed Up
OTHELLO - Adams County Pet Rescue is thrilled to announce that over 120 dogs have already been signed up for their upcoming Fall Fix Fest, set to take place on September 20th and 21st at the Othello Fairgrounds. This highly anticipated event, aimed at providing low-cost spay and neuter services, has drawn significant community interest, with many residents eager to take advantage of this vital service.
Yakima-Tieton Irrigation District to shut off water early for extensive repairs
You may recall news we broke earlier this week that the Yakima-Tieton Irrigation District would shut off their water for the season earlier than normal... to make repairs to the damaged canal from the retreat fire. The shut off for the season is normally scheduled between October 12th and the...
Yakima Mourns Former Commissioner Ron Anderson
The Yakima community is mourning the loss of former County Commissioner Ron Anderson, who passed away suddenly on Sunday, August 25, at the age of 74. Anderson served two terms as a District 2 Yakima County Commissioner and retired in 2022, opting not to seek re-election. THE YAKIMA CITY MANAGER...
Music Festival You Won’t Want to Miss In Richland This Weekend!
For those who like to stay in town instead of camp for Labor Day weekend, the City of Richland comes alive with the annual Tumbleweed Festival in Howard Amon Park. Don't miss this open-air community acoustic music festival that is free and fun for the whole family. Free Music Festival...
Affordable housing funding available to help find permanent housing in Tri-Cities
RICHLAND, Wash.-Affordable rental housing funding is available for qualifying people in the Tri-Cities. Funding is available from the Tri-Cities HOME Consortium to help create affordable rental housing throughout the Tri-Cities, according to a social media post from the City of Richland. The HOME-ARP, affordable rental housing program can help qualifying...
Resistol Rookie Athlete of the Week: Cole Clemons Cashes in in the Northwest
Cole Clemons is an all-around hand but his main event is tie-down roping. The Resistol Rookie currently sits No. 12 in the PRCA World Standings and a successful week in the northwest has moved him closer to where he wants to be while also earning him his second Resistol Rookie Athlete of the Week title.
Tri-commission meeting is August 27
Commissioners from Chelan PUD, Chelan County, and Chelan Douglas Regional Port Authority will meet at 1-3 p.m. on August 27. The public, including the media, are encouraged to join us in-person at Confluence Technology Center, 285 Technology Center Way in Wenatchee. The agenda is below.
Washington & Oregon Devastated by Intense 2024 Fire Season
As of today (August 25, 2024), both Washington and Oregon have been severely impacted by this year's fire season. WA & OR: Human-Caused Fires and Acreage 2024 Totals. The Northwest Interagency Coordination Center (@NWCCInfo) has issued a warning about the severity of the ongoing wildfire season in the Pacific Northwest. According to their recent update, "The PNW continues to face a tough wildfire season with close to 2 million acres burned! Despite brief relief, hot, dry, and windy conditions are back mid-week, intensifying fire activity. Expect more dry lightning and triple-digit heat, especially in Southern Oregon and Eastern Washington." This dire warning sets the stage for understanding the magnitude of the fires that have ravaged the region in 2024.
AG Bob Ferguson files antitrust lawsuit asserting RealPage helps landlords conspire to inflate rental prices in Washington
Washington state Attorney General Bob Ferguson partnered with a bipartisan group of eight attorneys general and the federal Department of Justice to file a lawsuit Friday, Aug. 23, accusing a
NFC Heavyweight Lands Seattle Seahawks Superstar WR DK Metcalf In Blockbuster Trade Proposal That Would Give Them The League’s Best Offense
If the Seattle Seahawks are out of the NFL playoff race leading up to the Nov. 5 trade deadline, rival teams should be calling GM John Schneider about a potential deal for superstar wide receiver DK Metcalf. There are no indicators that DK Metcalf wants to leave the Seahawks. But...
‘Unlucky’ Theif Parks Stolen Motorcycle Next to Benton Sheriff Deputy
Maybe it was an oversight, or the suspect didn't think the officer would notice?. Motorcycle theft suspect nailed for no license plate. Monday evening, a Benton County Deputy on patrol who had briefly stopped at a convenience store in East Kennewick noticed when a male suspect rode up on this motorcycle and parked next to them.
Avista Corp. CEO announces retirement next year, successor named
SPOKANE, Wash. — The Chief Executive Officer of Spokane-based Avista Corp., Dennis Vermillion, announced he will retire from the company in the first quarter of 2025. Taking over the role is Avista President and COO Heather Rosentrater, who was appointed to CEO by the company’s board of directors, starting January 1, 2025.
Current App 2.0 Now Available for Free Download
The Current app has undergone a "technological and visual facelift," according to the Chelan PUD. As of Monday, Current App 2.0 is available for free across iOS and Android platforms. The updated Current app boasts a "simplified, user-friendly interface"; a "modern and intuitive look and feel"; additional parks information; and...
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