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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...
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.
New fire in Columbia River Gorge prompts urgent evacuations near Mosier
MOSIER, Ore. (KATU) — A new fire broke out Monday afternoon near Mosier, in the Columbia River Gorge, and is called the Microwave Tower Fire. As of 10 p.m., the Wasco County Sheriff's Office had issued Level 3 – Go Now – evacuation orders from Highway 30 south the Proctor Road, east to Huskey Road and the border of the city of Mosier and west to the Hood River County line.
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...
Dave & Busters is Finally Coming to Eastern Washington
There have been rumors and rumblings around Dave & Busters coming to Eastern Washington, including several rumors of one coming to Yakima that started last year. Happy to say that Eastern Washington is finally slated to get the ever-popular Dave & Busters. If you're not familiar, think of it like...
Here’s what’s next for WA’s Democratic Party delegates as Harris seeks the nomination
Washington’s 111-person delegation to the Democratic National Convention will meet Thursday to consider endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris to replace President Joe Biden as the party’s presidential nominee. If it does, as expected, it will join counterparts from a growing list of states – including Tennessee, South Carolina, North Carolina, New Hampshire and Florida. Delegates […] The post Here’s what’s next for WA’s Democratic Party delegates as Harris seeks the nomination appeared first on Washington State Standard.
Pool supporters in Leavenworth push community efforts as levy heads to ballot
LEAVENWORTH—As the option to reauthorize the Upper Valley Park and Recreation Service Area (PRSA) levy arrives on August ballots, the Upper Valley Aquatics Boosters (UVAB) are finding ways to reignite excitement in the community pool and save it from possible closure. The August ballot will give voters the option...
Spokane floats commercial rent control despite potential legal challenges
(The Center Square) – Spokane is considering whether to expand its residential rent protections to commercial properties, which could result in legal challenges, while also fining vacant property owners. The city council passed a pair of rental protection measures over the past few months, first expanding the notice period...
Legislative Internships for Saint Martin’s University Students in Lacey Offer Great Access to Government Leaders and Professional Development
The Washington State Legislature 2024 session provided hands-on experiences to six Saint Martin’s University student interns, the largest group from any college in the state. The University’s Internship Hub in the Center for Career and Calling collaborates with the Legislature’s Internship Program, offering students the opportunity to earn academic credit while helping to solve real-world problems by assisting the state House of Representatives and Senate.
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.
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