columbia basin

The heat will soon be on for North Central Washington and the Columbia Basin. Temperatures in the region are expected to surge into triple digits by Friday with record-tying or -breaking highs possible by early next week. Meteorologist Greg Koch with the National Weather Service (NWS) Office in Spokane says the extreme temperatures will be created by an air mass that's currently bringing scorching

Learn about the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife's call for public input on the Periodic Status Review for the endangered pygmy rabbit population.

Bill sets aside $25 million for modular nuclear reactor development

Department of Natural Resources Meteorologist Matthew Dehr specifically thinks North Central Washington will have a normal season because of the weather pattern.

The National Weather Service Office in Spokane has posted a Red Flag Warning for much of North Central Washington through today (Monday, July 24). Meteorologist Ken Daniel with the National Weather Service office in Spokane says the notice has been issued due to several factors that will elevate the risk of wildfire spread...

WDFW will be using their drones to collect images of the rabbit species to assess species distribution data, aiding the department's recovery efforts.

Meteorologist Steven Van Horn says the reason for the change is conditions that are now more favorable for snow.

TRI-CITIES, Wash.-- Back on the Gridiron again. The high school football season kicks off this week, and NewsRadio 610 KONA will be carrying a select variety of Mid-Columbia Conference games over the course of the season. All broadcast start times are slated for 6:45pm PT unless specified otherwise ...