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Local officials host town hall meeting to discuss the Finley Warehouse Fire
BENTON COUNTY, Wash.- In the aftermath of the Lineage Logistics Fire, officials are inviting the public to hear from environmental experts and local officials and discuss environmental concerns. According to Benton-Franklin Health District, representatives from Benton County Fire District 1, Benton Clean Air Agency, Benton County, and the Benton-Franklin Health...
Here's your weather for Memorial Day weekend, stay prepared!
As Memorial Day weekend approaches, we’re in for a mixed bag of weather across the region. Monday, Memorial Day itself, is shaping up to be the best day for outdoor activities, with plenty of sunshine and warm temperatures. Here’s a detailed breakdown of what to expect.
U.S.A.C.E. explains what was lost in fire at Tri-Rivers Natural Resources Management office
BURBANK, Wash. — A fire destroyed the Tri-Rivers Natural Resources Management Office at Ice Harbor Lock and Dam Sunday. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Walla Walla District said the timeline right now is unclear for what’s next.
Woman injured by hit-and-run driver
MILTON-FREEWATER – A Walla Walla woman was left injured after being struck by a hit-and-run driver Monday night in the southbound lane of Highway 11 in front of the Wayside gas station. Oregon State Police responded at 10:46 p.m. to the intersection of highways 11 and 332. The initial...
WW council approves emergency waterline repair
WALLA WALLA – The Walla Walla City Council unanimously approved Wednesday night an emergency resolution to replace a leaking waterline. City Manager Elizabeth Chamberlain told the council Whitman College’s contractor working on their new Junior-Senior housing project brought the issue to the city’s attention. Public Works Director...
K-8 Students Across Washington can Soon Transfer to Online School From Pasco District
Students across Washington state will have the opportunity to attend Pasco School District next year without leaving their homes, thanks to a recent expansion of an online learning program. The Internet Pasco Academy of Learning, or iPAL for short, has catered to PSD students since 2013; however, starting in the...
Man last seen in Pasco on May 10 still missing
PASCO, Wash.-Local law enforcement agencies are looking for a man last seen on May 10 in Pasco. Dagoberto Galvez's family reported him missing to the Pasco and Othello Police Departments, as well as with the Adams County Sheriff's Office and believes he may be in danger. Galvez is 33-years-old, stand...
Photos: Walla Walla area firefighters train in burn exercise
Firefighters from several Walla Walla area fire agencies geared up Monday, May 20, to train in fire scenarios at a house near the Walla Walla County Fairgrounds. Fire officials started by setting a fire in a bin in a room of the house at 218 Donald St. and sending in teams of Walla Walla Fire Department, College Place Fire Department and Walla Walla County Fire District No. 4 firefighters to attack and extinguish the fire.
Clear skies after thunderstorms, rainfall yesterday. Winds sticking around
The Columbia Basin recently experienced a welcome bout of rain over the past two days, providing much-needed moisture as we transition into the drier summer season. Some areas even saw a few thunderstorms yesterday, but the weather has since quieted down.
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