The development is now open and designed to serve lower-income households, individuals with disabilities, young adults facing housing instability, and youth exiting foster care www.nbcrightnow.com/news/yakima-...

Yakima affordable housing project opens with 73 new homes

YAKIMA, Wash. — Catholic Charities Housing Services announced the opening of Casa de la Mora, a new 73-unit affordable housing development at 115 N. 10th St. in Yakima.

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The declaration helps local governments cover costs for evacuations, emergency shelters, food, water, and search and rescue operations. www.nbcrightnow.com/news/emergen...

Emergency declaration expands wildfire help across Eastern Washington

OLYMPIA, Wash. — Gov. Bob Ferguson announced Tuesday that the federal government approved an emergency declaration for major wildfires in Eastern Washington, opening federal support for six counties…

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In District 4, Republican Amanda McKinney and Democrat John Duresky are the top two vote-getters, heading to the General Election. www.nbcrightnow.com/news/august-...

August 4 Primary: McKinney, Duresky top Congressional District 4

WASHINGTON — Primary election results are coming in as Washington voters narrowed the field of candidates for November's midterm ballot. Top two-vote getters move on to face each other in

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Richland resident Alma Nicacio described the chaos of bumper-to-bumper traffic and abandoned equipment left behind as all 2,700 players were ordered to leave immediately www.nbcrightnow.com/news/very-he...

"Very hectic": Richland resident recounts escaping Spokane wildfire at volleyball event

SPOKANE, Wash. — The fast-moving wildfires in Spokane forced dozens of Tri-Cities players and thousands of others to leave a major grass volleyball tournament at Dwight Merkel Sports Complex after

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Simple steps such as staying indoors, using air conditioners on recirculate mode, and checking conditions before heading outside can help reduce health risks. www.nbcrightnow.com/news/wildfir...

Wildfire smoke hits Yakima County, health district urges precautions

YAKIMA, Wash. — Wildfire smoke is continuing to affect air quality across Yakima County, and the Yakima Health District is urging residents to take precautions.

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Their latest milestone came while assisting Oregon State Police following a crash where a driver fled on foot. www.nbcrightnow.com/news/morrow-...

Morrow County K-9 team marks 75th find after crash suspect flees on foot

HEPPNER, Ore. — Morrow County Sheriff's Office K-9 team, Patrol Deputy Colleen Neubert and K-9 Telly, just hit a major milestone.

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The project involves redirecting Amon Creek to flow into the Yakima Delta at a new location, creating a better thermal refuge for salmon www.nbcrightnow.com/news/columbi...

Columbia Park Trail lot closes for Amon Creek work in Yakima Delta

RICHLAND, Wash. — The Columbia Park Trail parking lot and nearby habitat area near the Yakima Delta are closed through Aug. 14 to kick off a creek restoration project aimed

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Residents of the Indian Trail neighborhood are still feeling the effects of the Old Trail Fire, as the destruction left behind continues to impact the community. NonStop Local's Cory Howard spoke with a crew member from Los Angeles Fire to get an on-the-ground perspective.

Superintendent Adam Swinyard says Shadle Park is meant to serve as a central hub for community support, with the possibility of additional sites opening if the need grows. www.khq.com/news/spokane...

Spokane schools open free drop-in camp at Shadle Park

SPOKANE, Wash. — Spokane Public Schools opened a free emergency drop-in camp at Shadle Park High School for children ages four and older affected by the Spokane area fires.

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Aaron Forrest Farinacci, the arson suspect in one of the Spokane area fires (Old Trails Fire), was originally charged with first degree murder in the 2010 killing of his father in Maricopa County, Arizona but that charge was dismissed following a grand jury indictment.

Aaron Forrest Farinacci, the arson suspect in the Spokane area fires, was originally charged with first degree murder in the 2010 killing of his father, but the case took a significant turn when that charge was dismissed following a grand jury indictment. www.khq.com/fires/old-tr...

The ballot drop box at Indian Trails Library, which was inside an evacuation zone, has been emptied and closed, but Dalton confirmed no ballots there were burned. www.khq.com/news/wildfir...

Wildfire evacuees in Spokane can still vote before primary election tomorrow

Spokane, Wash. — The Spokane area fires are leaving many voters away from their homes, just as the primary election approaches.

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A suspect has been arrested in connection with the Old Trails Fire, one of several fires that devastated Spokane County and the City of Spokane. Investigators identified and arrested 37-year-old Aaron F. Farinacci, a convicted felon. www.khq.com/fires/old-tr...

The tribute extended beyond the station, with the department brewing a special beer in his memory, available today at Valley Brewing Company. www.nbcrightnow.com/news/yakima-...

Yakima PD unveils memorial garden honoring Sgt. Joe Deccio

YAKIMA, Wash. — The Yakima Police Department honored Sergeant Joe Deccio today, five years after his passing, with the unveiling of a memorial garden outside the station.

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Jeremy Stilley with the Yakima Fire Department confirmed three structures were destroyed in the fire, including one home and two outbuildings. www.nbcrightnow.com/yakima/red-s...

Red Sky Fire evacuations lifted after fast-moving Yakima County blaze

YAKIMA COUNTY, Wash — Evacuation orders tied to the Red Sky Fire on Ahtanum Ridge were lifted as of noon after the fire burned more than 4,000 acres in the

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The recall effort grew out of claims that the commissioners retaliated against former Executive Director Diahann Howard. The commissioners deny those claims. www.nbcrightnow.com/news/new-cam...

New campaign launched in Port of Benton recall fight

RICHLAND, Wa. — A fight over the Port of Benton moved from the courts into the community as supporters and opponents of a recall campaign worked to shape public opinion

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During the stop, police said they spotted a handgun in the pocket of the man who was later found to be a convicted felon, a registered sex offender, and in possession of a firearm stolen out of Montana. www.nbcrightnow.com/news/kennewi...

Kennewick police find stolen gun on registered sex offender

KENNEWICK, Wash. — What started as a lewd conduct call in the 300 block of N Johnson St led officers to an illegal firearm discovery during the early morning hours

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New video from inside the cab of Spokane Valley Engine 5 shows the moment firefighters arrived at the Fairview Fire and found themselves up against a fast-moving wildfire bearing down on homes. The footage offers a firsthand look at the intense and dangerous conditions crews face.

Spokane Valley firefighters facing dangerous conditions while battling the Spokane area fires. Video from Engine 9 gives a rare look at what crews are up against as they work to protect structures and keep the fire from spreading into neighborhoods.

A 93-year-old was evacuated by neighbors as the Autumn Lane Fire threatened the area, but a historic 1913 homestead managed to survive the flames. Heidi Meili with NonStop Local has been following this story.

The suspect was located in a nearby apartment, and after a search warrant was obtained, officers took him into custody without injury to officers or community members. www.nbcrightnow.com/news/hit-and...

Hit-and-run suspect sparks standoff in Richland

RICHLAND, Wash. — A driver struck multiple parked vehicles and an apartment building in the 1700 block of Pike Avenue in Richland early Sunday morning before fleeing on foot, Richland

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Level 3 evacuations have expanded to all areas west of the Okanogan River north to Oroville, including Palmer Mountain. www.khq.com/news/sinlahe...

Sinlahekin Fire grows to 73,794 acres with 0% containment near Tonasket

UPDATE: August 2 at 9:00 p.m.

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NSL Photojournalist Michael Barone captured these videos of the Autumn Lane Fire alongside the Little Spokane River on Sunday, August 2nd around 10PM. @PhotojournalistMichael

Major events and developments include the closure of the Mann-Grandstaff VA Medical Center and several VA clinics, limited evacuations at Fairchild Air Force Base, shelters at the Spokane Convention Center and support measures from state, federal and utility officials. www.khq.com/fires/a-trem...

'A tremendous tragedy': thousands evacuated, hundreds of structures destroyed in Spokane Area Fires

Official Evacuation Information and map from Spokane Regional Emergency Communications: Click Here

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NSL Photojournalist Michael Barone captured these videos of the Autumn Lane Fire alongside the Little Spokane River on Sunday, August 2nd around 10PM.

The Sinlahekin Fire near Tonasket has grown to 73,794 acres with 0% containment. Level 3 evacuations now cover all areas west of the Okanogan River north to Oroville, including Palmer Mountain. Video courtesy of Central Washington Fire Information.

The retailer that sold the $1 million ticket will receive a $10,000 bonus www.khq.com/news/airway-...

Airway Heights store sells $1M Powerball ticket

AIRWAY HEIGHTS, Wash. - A lucky ticket buyer in Airway Heights won $1 million in the July 25 Powerball drawing, with the winning ticket sold at Yoke's Fresh Market on

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The study, funded by the Washington Traffic Safety Commission, analyzed body-worn camera footage and officer interviews to identify challenges and best practices for improving communication during traffic stops. www.nbcrightnow.com/news/pasco-c...

Pasco City Council to hear presentation on traffic stop language barriers

PASCO, Wash. — The Pasco City Council is scheduled to hear an informational presentation at its August 3 regular meeting about how language barriers can affect traffic stops involving law

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The camp is open to all families impacted by the wildfires in the Nine Mile, Mead, or Spokane Public Schools service areas, and lunch will be provided. www.khq.com/fires/spokan...

Spokane schools open free Shadle Park camp for wildfire families

UPDATE: August 2 at 7:00 p.m.

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The site was home to a licensed cannabis retailer since July 2023, and the property owner has noted no disruptions to the surrounding business complex during that time, according to a city council agenda report. www.nbcrightnow.com/news/pasco-c...

Pasco City Council to vote on new cannabis shop at Road 90

PASCO, Wash. — A locally owned cannabis business is asking the City of Pasco for its support to open at a location on Road 90.

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