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Area Irrigation Districts Begin To Shutdown Water Supplies October 15th

John McKay — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 21:30:33 +0000

The end of 2012 can't be far away when we hear the irrigation water is going off soon.

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Yakima River Expected To Hit Flood Stage Friday in Benton City

John McKay — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 21:35:05 +0000

It's not nearly as bad as recent previous floods, but the Yakima River is expected to slightly nip over flood stage.

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What's the Real Story Behind April Fool's Day?

Carl Pettit — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 13:00:59 +0000

It’s that time of year again, when you have to watch out for tricksters. April Fool’s Day is the perfect excuse for any prankster in your immediate area to practice his or her craft.

So, what’s the real story behind the origins of this, um, ‘holiday?’ Well, it’s no joke — there are many possible explanations.

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Green Thumb Lacking? Listen To "Garden With Tom And Gayle"

John McKay — Sun, 11 Mar 2012 21:38:09 +0000

It's just about spring, we're getting temps into the 60's and you're itching to get the lawn green, plants and flowers in. But if you're like us, and don't have a green thumb, we've got a great solution!

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Punxsutawney Phil Doesn't See His Shadow, Predicts Early Spring [VIDEO]

The Brad — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 20:34:53 +0000

Snow and ice may be blanketing a good part of the country, but the nation’s foremost groundhog says better weather is coming soon.

Punxsutawney Phil did not see his shadow this February 2nd, as he emerged from Gobbler's Knob, which suggests we will have an early spring.

Since 1887, Phil has only predicted 15 early springs. The StormFax Weather Almanac pegs Phil’s accuracy as a prog

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