TRI-CITIES, Wash. — The National Weather Service (NWS) is warning residents of Southern Washington and Northern Oregon about possible sub-freezing temperatures in the early morning of Tuesday, April 20. EVENING NEWS FORECAST FROM JEFF JACOBS: Freeze warning for most overnight…
HERMISTON, Oreg. — In light of the limited in-person learning offered for students in the region this year, the Hermiston School District (HSD) will opt out of state assessments for the Spring portion of the 2021 school year. According to…
UPDATE: The blowing dust is beginning to impact visibility on some local roadways. Washington State Patrol Trooper John Bryant is urging caution in the…
KENNEWICK, Wash. -- The wind will kick up a lot of dust on Tuesday. The blowing dust has the potential to close roadways including I-90. VIDEO FORECAST: Winds up to 40 mph,…
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — All Oregon residents age 16 and older will be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine on April 19, Gov. Kate Brown announced Tuesday morning. The news coincides with an expected announcement from President Joe Biden on Tuesday…
KENNEWICK, Wash. - As more people become vaccinated against COVID-19 and more places open up, officials are warning the public about virus variants. So far, eight mutations of COVID-19…
SALEM, Oreg. — Coronavirus cases are on the rise once again in Oregon, and health officials demand for the vaccine — Especially among adults over 65 — is leveling off. That's raising concern about mutated forms of the virus that…
BENTON COUNTY, Wash. — Community members and local experts gathered to discuss their concerns about the Horse Heaven Wind Farm planned in Benton County. During the Horse Heaven…
SEATTLE (AP) — A coalition of Northwest tribal leaders calling on President Joe Biden and Congress on Thursday to remove four massive dams on the Snake River to help restore salmon runs. In a letter Thursday to the administration and…
HERMISTON, Oreg. — Following new guidance set in place by Oregon state leaders, the Hermiston School District (HSD) is bringing all students back for in-person learning on April 13. This decision comes on the heels of an update to Oregon's…
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Oregon Gov. Kate Brown announced a 10-Point Economic Recovery Plan Tuesday that aims to help families and businesses across the state —with a focus on people of color — impacted financially by the pandemic and 2020…
PENDLETON, Oreg. — Some of the most talented professional bull riders are coming to the Pacific Northwest for the Xtreme Bulls Tour Finale later this year. The announcement was finalized today on March 23, 2021 by the PRCA (Professional Rodeo…
HERMISTON, Ore. - As tens of thousands Americans have received their stimulus money, dozens of foster families, have not. It's not because they don't fall under…
UMATILLA COUNTY, Oreg. — Life Flight assistance was called after a Walla Walla recreationist was involved in a serious accident on his snow bike over the weekend. According to a release from the Umatilla County Sheriff's Office, authorities were called…
OREGON - Governor Kate Brown issued an executive order on Friday which will require all public schools statewide to offer some type of in-person learning option by mid-April. According to the governor's press officer, Executive Order 21-06 will require Oregon…
A new variant of COVID-19 and a new mutation found in Oregon may spell trouble for those who have gotten COVID-19 as well as people who have been vaccinated against it. Viruses are known to change through mutation. New variants…
HERMISTON, Ore. — Hundreds of Oregonians lined up at the Good Shepherd Healthcare System in Hermiston Thursday to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Residents who were able to sign up for…
MOUNT RAINIER -- Now you see it, now you don't ... because there's a lot of snow in the way. PHOTO SLIDER: The National Weather Service in Seattle on Friday posted a comparison of a typical mid-summer scene versus…
FRIDAY AM FORECAST: 9:45 AM FRIDAY UPDATE: Snoqualmie Pass received over a foot of snow overnight Thursday into Friday, bringing the season total to 396 inches, WSDOT reports.…
HERMISTON, Ore. - On Tuesday, Governor Kate Brown announced 16 Oregon counties will move into new phases on February 26th,…
HERMISTON, Oreg. — According to a statement released by the Hermiston School District's communications team, schools under their jurisdiction will offer on-site rapid COVID-19 testing. This will be for students, teachers, faculty, or staff exhibiting telltale signs of coronavirus infection…
BOARDMAN, Ore. - Easterday Ranches, a company based out of Pasco, faces two lawsuits and bankruptcies. Their affiliate, Easterday Farms Dairy, LLC,…
PENDLETON, Oreg. — A Pendleton mother who lost her infant son to COVID-19 has shared her story in an effort to raise awareness and comfort other moms experiencing loss. On Thursday, the Umatilla Public Health Department confirmed an infant with…
BAKER CITY, Oreg. — According to officials at the Oregon Department of Traffic (ODOT), the eastbound lane of I-84 has officially re-opened after a multi-car incident involving a semi-truck. The accident took place near Exit 304 in Baker City. The…
