Good evening and welcome to the NCWLIFE Evening News. I’m Grant Olson. Before we get to what’s making news, let’s take a quick look outside our weather window:
And now, a few of the stories we’re following for you tonight, A side-by-side somehow caught on fire in East Wenatchee last night, sending flames and black smoke high into the air and catching a power pole on fire./ Chelan County Commissioners passed a resolution yesterday designating the fire hazard level as high in Chelan County valley zones, and, Central Avenue South in Quincy was closed for several hours this morning after a vehicle crashed into a light pole.
But first, our top story tonight. . .
A minivan traveling east on Interstate 90 late Monday afternoon in Moses Lake left the roadway, crashed through a fence onto Frontage Road, then went back on I-90 where the vehicle caught on fire.
Cited for improper lane usage was 27-year-old Torey Moore of Bremerton. The Washington State Patrol said after re-entering the interstate, the minivan came to a rest on the right shoulder where it burst into flames, igniting a small brush fire. Neither Moore nor his 28-year-old woman passenger were injured but the van was a total loss. Moore was also cited for not having insurance.
A side-by-side somehow caught on fire in East Wenatchee last night, sending flames and black smoke high into the air and catching a power pole on fire. The fire happened just after 7 p.m. next to Tony’s Market on Grant Road.
Firefighters from Douglas County Fire District 2 quickly put out the side-by-side and power pole fires but the ATV was destroyed. Kay McKellar of Fire District 2 said the Douglas County PUD crews responded to inspect the power pole. There were no injuries and the cause of the fire is under investigation.
Chelan County Commissioners passed a resolution yesterday designating the fire hazard level as high in Chelan County valley zones. Campfires at dispersed camping sites in the Valley Zone are not allowed.
Campfires at dispersed camping sites is allowed in the Chelan Mountain Zone in approved “campfire areas” Have a shovel and water readily available on site to suppress the fire.Campfires at dispersed camping sites in the Valley Zone are not allowed. No Household trash or garbage is allowed be burned outdoors at residences at any time. Burn barrels are illegal and are not permitted. The National Weather Service has issued a fire weather watch from 1:00 p.m. tomorrow until 9:00 p.m.
Central Avenue South in Quincy was closed for several hours this morning after a vehicle crashed into a light pole.
The heavily traveled street was blocked off between I and J Streets southwest from about 5:15 a.m. to 11 a.m. as city crews dealt with the light pole dangling over the roadway.
Quincy police captain Ryan Green said an unlicensed 17-year-old male driver was distracted and crashed into the pole, knocking it off its base. The teen was not injured.
Coming up next, Wenatchee residents are being warned that scammers claiming to be sergeants from the police department are trying to steal their money or personal information./ In another sign that this summer will not be like last summer, The Wenatchee public pool will be lifting most of its COVID-19 restrictions July 5th, and, With most COVID-19 restrictions scheduled to be lifted at the end of June, organizers of the Fourth of July fireworks show in Wenatchee expect to be a full go for a large event this year. I’m Grant Olson and you’re watching the NCWLIFE Evening News.
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Wenatchee residents are being warned that scammers claiming to be sergeants from the police department are trying to steal their money or personal information.
The Wenatchee Police Department says the scammers claim there is a warrant out on the intended victim or their children and money is needed to clear it up. In what is called spoofing, the person’s caller ID falsely shows the call coming from the RiverCom number. Police say if there is a warrant out for a person’s arrest it must be cleared before a judge.
In another sign that this summer will not be like last summer, The Wenatchee public pool will be lifting most of its COVID-19 restrictions July 5th.
Reservations will no longer be required for lap swims and family swim has been changed to public swim, again with no reservations needed.
Also, the city’s Park Wading Pool Program started Monday, the first time the wading pools have been open since the summer of 2019, and just in time for the heat wave settling into the valley. The wading pools at Washington, Pennsylvania and Kiwanis Methow parks are open Monday through Friday from 1 to 5 p.m. through August 13th.
With most COVID-19 restrictions scheduled to be lifted at the end of June, organizers of the Fourth of July fireworks show in Wenatchee expect to be a full go for a large event this year.
Last year, the annual Independence Day celebration at Walla Walla Point Park was limited to fireworks but no in-person attendees. Wenatchee Valley Fourth organizers say they’re preparing for a large gathering, with the fireworks show featuring the Wenatchee Big Band. In addition, there will be vendors in the park, a beer garden and entertainment on the main stage.
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In tonight’s feature story,Cashmere’s biggest annual event returns this weekend with Founders Days festivities starting on Friday. Cashmere Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Gina Imperato said after a year’s absence the annual celebration returns with only slight modifications that include a replacement for the ping-pong ball drop this year. . .
And that is a look at your local weather forecast, coming up next, tonight’s sports report with Eric Granstrom and more as the NCWLIFE Evening News continues right after this.
Last weekend ended an incredibly action-packed spring in North Central Washington…
On March 4th, we ended a 369-day stretch without live, high school sports on NCWLIFE with the broadcast of a swim meet at Eastmont’s pool.That began a flurry of 33-broadcasts over the next 103-days.
While we catch our collective breath behind the scenes, NCWLIFE wanted to take a moment to thank the viewers, our sponsors, and local athletic directors Jeff Carlson at Cashmere, Jim Beeson at Wenatchee and Russ Waterman at Eastmont.It’s been crazy to try to jam three sports seasons into 15-weeks, but we did it!
Now, it’s on to baseball with the AppleSox here on NCWLIFE as well as a few more races at Wenatchee Valley’s Super Oval.And, we’re already working on a 20-plus game broadcast schedule for the fall beginning September 3rd.So, as they say, “stay tuned!”
The Mariners had Monday off to revel a moment more in sweeping the Tampa Bay Rays over the weekend…
Now, the Colorado Rockies come to Seattle for the first of a two-game series starting tonight.The Mariners are two games over .500 at 38-and-36 while the Rockies have struggled this season at 30-and-43.Tonight’s starters will be Chris Flexin for the M’s while Kyle Freeland goes for Colorado.First pitch at T-Mobile Park is at 7:10 and can been seen on Root Sports.
There were two games in the American League West Monday.In Baltimore, Yordan Alarez hit a 3-run home run and Michael Brantley collected 3-hits in the Astro’s 10-2 win over the Orioles.
And in Texas, Andy Ibanez’s 3-run home run highlighted a 5-run first inning for the Rangers as they stopped a 6-game losing streak with an 8-3 win over Oakland.
Houston is now a full game clear of the A’s in the West.Seattle sits 7-games back while the Angels are 8-games out of first place.
The AppleSox are in Longview to being a three-game series tonight against the Cowlitz Black Bears…
Saint Martin’s Cole Hatton will toe the rubber for Wenatchee looking for his first win of the season.First pitch is at 6:35 and you can hear all the action with our friend Joel Norman on Sunny FM.
In fact, Norman joined Dan Kuntz on Wake Up Wenatchee Valley prior to the team’s departure for the west side.He says an early strength being shown by this year’s team is defensively in the outfield…
Meanwhile, the AppleSox roster grew even larger last weekend, which provides more options for coach Ian Sanderson…
Wenatchee’s coming off a 5-and-4 home stand and find itself trailing Yakima Valley in the North Division of the West Coast League.Norman says if they hope to give chase to a first-half title, they’ll have to play well on the road trip to Cowlitz and Corvallis this week…
In West Coast League play Monday, the Northwest Star Academy topped the Corvallis Knights 5-1.Boone Rush pitched 5-innings of shutout ball for the Nighthawks to get the victory.
Blake Dickman was 3-for-3 to lead Yakima Valley in the Pippin’s 9-5 win over Cascade Collegiate.The difference in the ballgame was a 5-run 6thinning for Yakima Valley on five base hits.
Other games tonight besides Wenatchee at Cowlitz have Yakima Valley traveling to Ridgefield.Bellingham hosts Bend.Cascade Collegiate plays at Walla Walla.Port Angeles hosts Highline.And at 7:05 tonight, it’s Corvallis at Portland.
The Seahawks wrapped up two weeks of OTA’s and mini-camp last week as they prepare for the 2021 season…
Players will be back at the V-Mac to begin training camp July 31st.Fans are hoping the loosening of COVID restrictions will mean a chance to attend camp in-person.
Wide receiver Tyler Lockett says he’s looking forward to having fans back after playing an entire season without fans last year…
On the field, Seattle is getting used to the new offense being installed by new offensive coordinator Shane Waldron.Lockett says it will take repetitions to make it stick…
Gerald Everett is a new face roaming the sidelines with the Seahawks after coming over in free agency from the Rams.He worked under Waldron in L-A and is happy to help his teammates get used to the new offense…
Coach Pete Carroll says he’s being very hands-off when it comes to Waldron, who is quickly proving his mastery of his philosophy…
Seattle begins the preseason in Las Vegas against the Raiders on August 14th.
Thanks Eric
Now let’s check in with Dan Kuntz for a look at what’s coming up tomorrow morning on Wake Up Wenatchee Valley, Dan. . .
And that’s going to do it for our newscast tonight. For more on these stories and other news from around North Central Washington, you can find us on Facebook or our website at ncwlife.com. And, remember, if you see news happening we’d like to hear from you.You can send us an email at news@ncwlife.com, or give us a call 888-NCWL (6295). I’m Grant Olson, thanks for joining us and have a great night.
