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The SR-99 Drawbridge Stopped Morning Traffic for Three Long Hours
8+ hour, 49+ min ago (217+ words) This morning, the First Avenue South Bridge, also known as the SR-99 drawbridge, got stuck in the open position, bringing traffic to a standstill. It was a long and frustrating wait for drivers trying to head north on SR-99, with…...
The Columbia Valley Center for Recovery's Open House Coming April 17th
18+ hour, 51+ min ago (254+ words) An open house will take place for a much needed addiction, counseling and recovery center in the Columbia Basin. The last operational use of the original KGH/Trios Hospital on South Auburn Street in Kennewick was in 2022," then the birthing…...
Tech Firm Working on Robot Warships for US Navy in Seattle
15+ hour, 31+ min ago (279+ words) A legendary shipyard in Seattle that was closed a few years ago is apparently stirring with new development. Foundedd in 1889, the Foss Shipyards was one of the oldest in Puget Sound, the company operated shipping, tugboats and other waterborne cargo....
Somebody Knew Whose Remains They Were Stealing Say Spokane Investigators
20+ hour, 28+ min ago (231+ words) By the way, in WA State stealing human remains, cremated or otherwise, is a Class C Felony. A strange case out of Spokane continues to leave investigators with few leads. The exact theft date is not known, it was reported…...
Three Major Incidents Keep Benton County Deputies on Their Toes
19+ hour, 8+ min ago (249+ words) Talk about a busy day for Benton County Sheriff's deputies, as three separate cases have kept them on their toes. In a posting from the Benton County Sheriff's Office, two cases have been resolved, and one case is still open,…...
Semi Crashes Full of 80, 000 Pounds of Potatoes and Shuts Down SR-18
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (189+ words) A truck hauling around 80, 000 pounds of potatoes crashed and caused a mess today, both with traffic and actually on the highway itself. The crash happened near milepost around 7: 30 am, according to Rick Johnson with the Washington State Patrol, and forced…...
New electric vehicle incentives aim to boost Washington's commercial truck sales
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (400+ words) (The Center Square) - The state of Washington is preparing to roll out a $112 million electric vehicle voucher program intended to encourage higher sales of commercial medium and heavy-duty vehicles, as well as off-road equipment. The program's launch comes as the…...
Five Swedish Medical Campuses vote to Unionize in Seattle
2+ day, 50+ min ago (170+ words) The information says 115 hospitalists at their five campuses across Seattle have voted to unionize. The information was released Monday, April 6th, according to Officials representing the workers, they plan to request that Swedish'Health Services President and CEO Elizabeth Wako recognize the…...
Moses Lake-Area Drug Bust Nabs Dealer, Cash and 3-D Printed Gun
1+ day, 17+ hour ago (297+ words) The drugs were serious enough, but what also got the attention of the Moses Lake PD was the presence of a 3-d printer and manufactured firearms. The MLPD has, this week, released information about a drug raid and bust April…...
Trios, Lourdes Owner Adding to List of Hospital Ownership
2+ day, 50+ min ago (121+ words) Lifepoint Healthcare, who owns Trios Hospital at Southridge, and Lourdes in Pasco, is about to add to their holdings. According to sources, including the Tri-Cities Area Journal of Business, Lifepoint will be taking over facilities in various areas of the…...