Grant Co. Fairgrounds evacuated after shooting
WEBAug 17, 2024 · A 15-year-old from Wenatchee shot two girls, 14 and 16, at the carnival side of the fairgrounds on Friday evening. The shooting was gang-related and the suspect was detained by the crowd and ...
FIRE REPORT: Williams Mine Fire expands rapidly
WEBAug 8, 2024 · The fire started on Monday and has burned over 4,500 acres without containment as of Wednesday. It is one of the largest active wildfires in Washington, along with several others in different regions.
Nominations open for NCW Tech Alliance Innovator Awards
WEBStaff Report | August 16, 2024 1:45 AM. WENATCHEE — Nominations are being accepted for the North Central Washington Tech Alliance’s Innovator Awards, according to an announcement from NCW Tech ...
State fire marshal urges safety in motels, hotels
WEBAug 1, 2024 · According to a press release from the State Fire Marshal's Office there is an annual nationwide average of 3,900 hotel and motel fires causing an average of 15 deaths and 100 injuries. The report ...
‘Hourathon’ fundraiser Monday to support MLSD athletics, …
WEBAug 1, 2024 · Students will be setting up in the MLHS gym and hitting the phones from 7 to 8 p.m. All proceeds from the “Hourathon” will go to Community Athletics and Activities, a nonprofit group working ...
FIRE REPORT: International firefighters in PNW to fight fires
WEBAug 16, 2024 · The web page covers the wildfire situation in the Pacific Northwest region of the U.S. in August 2024, including the 2620 Road/Jupiter fire in Jefferson County. It also mentions the assistance of ...
MLSD passes budget, appoints new board member
WEBAug 23, 2024 · The Moses Lake School District passed its budget for 2024-25 with reduced funds and staff, and appointed a new board member. The district faces challenges with levy failure, accounting issues and ...
Historic federal awards are accelerating the I-5 bridge replacement ...
WEBAug 12, 2024 · On Thursday, leaders and lawmakers gathered to celebrate a $1.5 billion award from the federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law’s Bridge Investment Program. Over 76,000 bridges across the country ...
Race for Life Series kicks off Friday | Columbia Basin Herald
WEBAug 13, 2024 · Four BMX tracks in Eastern Washington join forces to raise money for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society in the Race for Life Series. The series begins on Friday and runs through Sunday, with awards ...
MLSD continues working toward balanced budget
WEBJul 29, 2024 · The school board continues to explore additional cost-cutting measures to achieve a balanced budget. Toward that end, the district has cut 30 administrators' $120 monthly phone stipends to $50 a ...