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Prosser names interim police chief as John Markus takes leave (opens the original)
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Scott Orate was named interim Police Chief in Prosser while Chief John Markus is on medical leave. PROSSER, Wash. â The City of Prosser named Sgt. Scott Orate as interim police chief effective immediately while Chief John Markus was on medical leave. City Administrator Rachel Shaw said Orate brings valuable experience and knowledge of the department and would provide steady leadership. The city said police services would continue as normal and residents should keep using the department's regul
Level 3 (GO NOW) evacuations issued for Hatch Grade Fire in Walla Walla County (opens the original)
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Evacuations are in place for a wildfire in Walla Walla County. Firefighters from Spokane County Fire District 8 were dispatched to and arrived at the Hatch Grade Fire on Wednesday morning, according to the agency's social media page. US Highway 12 closed overnight, but re-opened Wednesday morning. Level 3 evacuations were expanded overnight to include areas south of US Highway 12 to the Oregon and Washington border. An evacuation center has been opened at Touchet High School at 90 Champion Str
Crews battling 200-acre fire in Wallula area, no structures threatened (opens the original)
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WALLA WALLA COUNTY, Wash. - A wildfire has burned approximately 200 acres in the Wallula area, according to Deputy Fire Chief Brandon McKinney with Walla Walla County Fire District 4. McKinney says no structures are threatened and no roads are closed, though multiple agencies are responding. The fire is located in the area of Hatch Grade Road and Wallula Road. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device.
2 dead people involved in 12-vehicle crash on Highway 397 identified (opens the original)
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Officials reported that the two people killed in Fridayâs 12 car accident were an elderly couple from West Richland. Radphord and Diana Howard were reportedly traveling in the westbound lane when they crashed into a semi-truck. They unfortunately passed away before they were brought to the hospital. The Washington Department of Transportation reports that 397 is still closed in both directions. Washington State Patrol Trooper Daniel Mosqueda said a second person is reportedly dead from the
Evacuation levels reduced for Second Street fire in Benton City (opens the original)
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As of 7:00 Saturday night, the evacuation levels for the Second Street fire have been reduced. Residents who were told to evacuate are now able to return to their homes. However, officials ask that residents returning to the area be aware that they still may find debris and hot spots. Information on disaster assistance will be released in the coming days. Jacobâs Rd And Kennedy Rd have reopened. Â Officials urge the public to use caution while driving as there could still be debris on the road
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