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[LISTS] Washington State Wildfire Weekend Road Closures
Washington State Wildfire Weekend Road Closures For July 26th - July 28th, 2024. It's boat race weekend here in the Tri-Cities so expect some slowdowns around Columbia Park in Kennewick but if you hitting the roads in Washington, several roads are closed down due to wildfires. Several wildfires have closed...
Water Follies weekend emphasis patrols off to fast start in the Tri-Cities
TRI-CITIES, Wash.-Washington State Patrol Troopers, working with the WSP airplane over I-82 south of Kennewick stopped three cars at speeds of over 100 miles per hour on the morning of July 26, according to Trooper Chris Thorson. The Washington State Patrol will conduct emphasis patrols in the area throughout boat...
At 94, Charlie Tapper isn't just a ringer at horseshoes, he's winning at life
While global attention will be on the Paris 2024 Olympics, the Tri-Cities will be celebrating their own world games. The National Horseshoe Pitchers World Tournament is happening in Kennewick from July 29 to August 10. Organizers will welcome nearly 1,000 top pitchers from all over the world. Among them is Charlie Tapper from Auburn, Washington.
July 2024 Outstanding Member of the Month - Tri-Tech Skills Center
Tri-Tech Skills Center Director Paul Randall holds the July 2024 Outstanding Member of the Month plaque. The Tri-City Regional Chamber of Commerce's Awards and Recognition Committee has selected Tri-Tech Skills Center as the Outstanding Member of the Month for July 2024. Tri-Tech partners with local high schools to offer advanced...
Warmer today with more dangerous air quality
The Oregon DEQ has issued an Air Quality Advisory in Morrow and Umatilla counties until noon Friday. The Benton Clean Air Agency has issued an Air Quality Alert for Benton County until 5 PM Friday. The Yakima Regional Clean Air Agency has issued an Air Quality Alert for Yakima County until further notice.
Traffic slowed near Benton City after WSP chase of suspected reckless driver
BENTON CITY, Wash.-Traffic on I-82 near Benton City is moving slowly due to a chase involving the State Patrol. WSP Troopers chased a driver suspected of reckless driving eastbound on I-82 from Prosser. According to the WSP, troopers used a PIT maneuver to stop the car near Gibbon Road. When...
Aerospace industry seen as key to Washington’s economic growth, new report says
(The Center Square) – A new report from the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce finds that the aerospace industry is a key driver of economic growth in Washington state. The aerospace industry generated more than $71 billion in business revenues and $19.4 billion in labor income last year, according to the report. The report also found that the aerospace sector directly generated more than $580 million in tax revenues for...
Lawmakers call for director of children’s services in Washington to resign
At least two Washington lawmakers are demanding Department of Children, Youth and Families director Ross Hunter resign amid the agency’s decision to suspend intakes at two state juvenile detention facilities due to overcrowding. Democratic state Rep. Mari Leavitt of University Place and Republican Rep. Travis Couture of Allyn both posted on social media Thursday calling […]
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