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I-84 from Pendleton to Idaho border closed overnight for crews to fight wildfire
PENDLETON, Ore. - According to the Oregon Department of Transportation, I-84 is closed from Pendleton to Ontario until Tuesday at 5 a.m. for crews to fight the Durkee Fire and will continue to close overnight for the next three to five nights. ODOT says the closures will allow for crews...
Rock legend called ‘best guitar player in world’ has died
If you like rock music and don’t know Jerry Miller you probably should. Eric Clapton reportedly once called him “the greatest guitar player in the world,” and while Rolling Stone didn’t hold him in quite as high regard, it still once ranked him among the greatest 100 all-time.
Camp Hope at risk of cutting shelter capacity due to funding shortfall
YAKIMA, WA-- While work is finally moving forward with a behavioral health center at Camp Hope, another problem has now come up. "This last round of funding, we were not funded to the level we asked for," said Camp Hope CEO Mike Kay. Kay is referring to the RFP awards...
Battle Mountain Complex Fire in Umatilla County grows to more than 42,000 acres, air quality advisory issued
UMATILLA COUNTY, Ore. - The Battle Mountain Complex Fire in Umatilla County has grown to 42,474 acres. It is a combination of three wildfires currently affecting the central and southwestern area of Umatilla County and the southeast corner of Morrow County. The three wildfires that make up the Battle Mountain Complex Fire include the North Fork Owens Fire, which has burned 3,887 acres, the Snake Fire, which has burned 13,557 acres and the Monkey Creek Fire, which has burned 25,030 acres.
Wildly Weird Theft : Zillah Washington Police Seek “Gas Can” Bandit
I normally don't do news stories but this gas can theft is the strangest thing I've seen. Can You Identify This Man Who's Wanted For Questioning By The Zillah Police?. Zillah Washington Police posted over the weekend on their Facebook page about a suspect who is wanted for questioning for stealing a gas can from a Zillah service station.
Alternate angle of Julio Rodriguez collision is downright terrifying
Seattle Mariners superstar outfielder Julio Rodriguez left Sunday's game against the Houston Astros with a right leg injury suffered while playing defense. He was able to leave the field with the help of trainers and put some weight on it, which is a good sign. The visuals, however, of the...
Level 3 (GO NOW) evacuations issued for Black Canyon Fire northwest of Naches as fire grows overnight
YAKIMA COUNTY, Wash. - UPDATE JULY 23 5:27 a.m. Yakima Valley Emergency Management issued new evacuation orders early Tuesday morning after the Black Canyon Fire in the Upper Wenas area grew to 4,500 acres overnight. Officials are requesting for anyone in the area of Lakeview Road and Elk Ridge Lane...
Registration open for English language, GED and high school completion classes
Prepare for your future by learning English, earning your GED, finishing your high school diploma, improving your skills or training for a new career through Yakima Valley College’s College and Career Readiness Division. Day and night classes available in four locations throughout the Yakima Valley provide flexibility for busy,...
FBI Issues Jugging Warning: Video All Washingtonians Need to See
The FBI has issued a warning of an increasing crime trend called "jugging." Jugging is when a criminal suspect or group targets a customer leaving a bank ATM, or building with a significant amount of cash. Thieves approach victims as they get into their vehicles, or in some cases actually follow the victim as they drive off, to rob them at another location.
Union Gap Police seeking Marshalls thief
UNION GAP- The Union Gap Police Department is seeking KIMA Action News’ viewers help following a recent spate of thefts from the Valley Mall. Sergeant Santucci is investigating thefts that occurred at Marshalls, located in the Union Gap Valley Mall. The photos provided by the UGPD are of the...
Swawilla Fire Swells To 5,500 Acres Near Keller With 0% Containment
A wildfire in Ferry County that was touched off by lightning last week has already torched over 5,500 acres. The Swawilla Fire ignited on June 17 and is burning in tall grass, brush, and mixed timber approximately nine miles southwest of Keller on the Colville Indian Reservation. The blaze has...
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