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In the Benton and Franklin county areas the Washington State Department of Natural Resources are saying the risk of wildfires is very high. With the dry cold front coming in, it's creating the perfect conditions for fires to strike up...

Two Pasco schools were evacuated Tuesday due to power and HVAC failures, leading to rising temperatures that made it too hot for classes.

With 100+ degree weather we're all struggling to give our kids and pets enough "outside time." But even if your animal has been cooped up all day, you could burn their feet by walking them when the asphalt is too hot.Here's how to tell:

Frying an egg on the sidewalk is just so passe.

According to data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA-the National Weather Service folks) anything above 107 Sunday will break the single day record for Tri-Cities for the month of June.

We thought it would be 'cool' (pun intended) to discuss water today.

If signed, a new law in Washington would assess a $125 fine to pet owners who leave an animal in a vehicle where it "might be harmed by heat, cold, or lack of proper ventilation."

Yet another child dies after being left in a hot car.

You may have seen this stunning video about the dangers of leaving a child locked in a vehicle.  If not,  be prepared to have an unforgettable 7 plus minutes seared into your mind forever.

The Miami Heat will face the San Antonio Spurs in the 2013 NBA Finals, with the best-of-seven championship series beginning on Thursday in Miami.