State Pen Pumphouse Fire Caused by Overheated Battery
Battery overheated and triggered fire in pumphouse
heat
Fire Danger ‘Forces’ Closure of E. WA Recreation Lands (DNR)
The Department of Natural Resources oversees hundreds of thousands of acres in Washington State.
Eastern WA Fire Danger Spikes to “Very High”
Our neck of the woods is the only area in the state that's seeing red.
5 Great Places To Take Your Dog To Cool Off in the Tri-Cities
Most places around the Tri-Cities have a leash requirement but several users on Reddit jumped on and gave her some suggestions on where she could and let her pooch run free.
Record Heat Claims Elderly Victim in Kennewick
Especially with record-setting temps, heat is an enemy to elderly and infirm persons.
Record Heat Raising Havoc With Local Grocery Store Freezer Systems
Sources, including Winco and Albertsons, say area retailers are facing some stiff unique challenges with our record-setting heat. 113-117 degrees really straining freezer systems.
What Are Rolling Blackouts, Why Possibly Coming to Our Area?
It's a matter of balance, sudden increased demands for power can cause electrical grids to crash.
Target Shooting Sparks Wildfire in Weber Canyon
Doesn't take much to spark a fire in these conditions...a spark from a train, target shooting, a cigarette.
Tri-Cities Doesn't Come Close to Topping Death Valley Temperature
Our average record temps in the Tri-Cities are around 100 for the month of August so when we are complaining about the temps, be thankful that you don't live in Death Valley.
“Excessive Heat” Coming to Columbia Basin Starting Sunday
Excessive heat watch coming starting Sunday. Overnight lows will be very mild, not allowing much relief from heat.