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Sunny and dry this week with a heightened concern for fire danger as we remain breezy across Eastern Washington and Oregon
Wind Advisory for the Kittitas Valley 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. today…. Secure loose items and watch out for falling branches and possibly downed power lines. Sunny, dry and gusty this afternoon after some passing cold fronts. The temps take a slight step back into the mid and low 80s with breezy to gusty conditions outside of the Kittitas Valley for everybody. Tonight, will have another weak cold front that will drop our lows to the mid and upper 40s with a light breeze and clear skies.
DeSales hosting state playoff
DeSales Catholic School's varsity baseball team competes Tuesday, May 14, on campus in Walla Walla at a Washington Interscholastic Activities Association Class 1B Championship tournament first-round playoff as the Irish host Moses Lake Christian. The Irish go on to win, 24-3.
WWPS outdoor levy improvements are ahead of schedule
WALLA WALLA – Walla Walla Public Schools reports many of the outdoor athletic and activity facilities projects included in the outdoor capital levy approved by voters in February are ahead of schedule. Work begins later this month at Walla Walla High School and a groundbreaking ceremony is set for...
UCSO investigating theft of portable generators in Milton-Freewater
MILTON-FREEWATER – The Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the theft of five portable generators over the weekend from the Milton-Freewater Pioneer Posse Grounds, 84581 OR-11. UCSO Capt. Sterrin Ward said dispatch received a call around 8 a.m. reporting the generators were taken from the grounds where the Milton-Freewater Junior Show and Sale was being held.
Milton-Freewater council to discuss pool season, small business assistance grants
MILTON-FREEWATER – The Milton-Freewater City Council meets tonight (Monday) at 7 p.m. Business items on the agenda include a request from the recreation committee for the city council to discuss the 2024 pool season and YMCA service agreement; plus, consider an intergovernmental agreement with the city of Pendleton for small business assistance grants for COVID relief funds through Business Oregon.
From Vegas to Waitsburg, classroom a new stage for former showgirl
Your browser does not support the audio element. Gliz. Glamour. Las Vegas mob bosses sending down platters of crab and bottles of champagne on opening night; hobnobbing in brightly colored costumes and feathers; dancing for the Queen of England. This was the life of a Las Vegas showgirl. Then, there...
Rock Climbing Banned at Hells Gate Habitat Management Unit
LEWISTON - The US Army Corps of Engineers is banning all forms of rock climbing beyond the buck-and-rail fence on "River Run" trail in Hells Gate Habitat Management Unit, beginning June 1. The agency's Walla Walla District says the ban is an effort to protect cultural resources and ensure public...
Motorcyclist injured after fleeing from officers
MILTON-FREEWATER – The Milton-Freewater Police Department reports Mauricio Moreno James, 26, sustained substantial leg injuries after fleeing from officers at a high rate of speed Thursday morning and crashing his motorcycle. At 2:22 a.m., officers responded to a report of a man with a gun. As officers arrived, the...
Preparing for soaring temperatures and sunny skies for Mother's Day weekend
The region basked in warmth yesterday, and the trend is set to continue as temperatures soar even higher today and into the weekend. Over the past 24 hours, we've seen a significant uptick in temperatures, ranging from 5 to 13 degrees warmer in all of our regions compared to yesterday. This morning, most areas wake up to balmy conditions in the 40s and 50s, with only isolated pockets dipping slightly lower.
Softball Recap: Danielle Maher can't quite lead Rahway over Dayton
Friday just wasn't the day for Rahway's offense. They lost 12-0 to the Dayton Bulldogs on Friday. Rahway has not had much luck with Dayton recently, as the team's come up short the last three times they've met. Rahway saw two different players step up and record at least one...
Baseball Recap: Orcas Island picks up 14th straight win at home
It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Orcas Island had no problem doing just that on Tuesday. They skirted past the Pomeroy Pirates 2-1. The victory was nothing new for Orcas Island as they're now sitting on seven straight. Calder Jones was a major...
Council votes not to change fireworks policy
WALLA WALLA – The Walla Walla City Council yet a very lengthy discussion of its fireworks policy Wednesday. However, the discussion ended with the council voting 4-3 to not change the city’s policy. The council spent nearly 90 minutes discussing the issue, which began with public comments. Before...
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