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      <title>Wondering When Your Irrigation Water Turns On? KID Has a Map for That</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 17:56:17 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Irrigation season is here, and for many in Kennewick, keeping tabs on that water flow just got a whole lot easier with KID's new 2026 interactive map. <a href="https://pnwag.net/ixp/133/p/kid-irrigation-map-2026-details/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Irrigation season is here, and for many in Kennewick, keeping tabs on that water flow just got a whole lot easier with KID&apos;s new 2026 interactive map. <a href="https://pnwag.net/ixp/133/p/kid-irrigation-map-2026-details/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Brace for Strong Winds in the Columbia Basin Starting Wednesday Evening</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 17:48:48 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The Columbia Basin is gearing up for some serious wind that could shake things up this week in the Tri-Cities. <a href="https://pnwag.net/ixp/133/p/strong-winds-alert-columbia-basin/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The Columbia Basin is gearing up for some serious wind that could shake things up this week in the Tri-Cities. <a href="https://pnwag.net/ixp/133/p/strong-winds-alert-columbia-basin/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>5 Top Spots to Catch Rainbow Trout Near the Tri-Cities</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 20:12:43 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Lakes near the Tri-Cities are brimming with fish this season. Here's our top 5 spots to check out. <a href="https://pnwag.net/ixp/133/p/best-spots-rainbow-trout-tri-cities/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Lakes near the Tri-Cities are brimming with fish this season. Here&apos;s our top 5 spots to check out. <a href="https://pnwag.net/ixp/133/p/best-spots-rainbow-trout-tri-cities/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>February 2026: 5 Recalls Washington Residents Should Know About Right Now</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 19:17:40 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Health Alert: Here are five recalled items in Washington State that are being recalled in February 2026. <a href="https://pnwag.net/ixp/133/p/5-recalls-washington-february-2026/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Health Alert: Here are five recalled items in Washington State that are being recalled in February 2026. <a href="https://pnwag.net/ixp/133/p/5-recalls-washington-february-2026/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Will It Snow on New Year’s? Here’s the Tri-Cities Forecast</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 29 Dec 2025 19:43:47 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Mild temperatures have become the theme this winter. Will New Year’s celebrations be snowy or just chilly in the Tri-Cities? <a href="https://pnwag.net/ixp/133/p/new-years-tri-cities-forecast-snow/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Mild temperatures have become the theme this winter. Will New Year&#x2019;s celebrations be snowy or just chilly in the Tri-Cities? <a href="https://pnwag.net/ixp/133/p/new-years-tri-cities-forecast-snow/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Looking for Reindeer? Here’s Where to Find Them in Washington</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 18:30:02 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[From the Cascades to the heart of Oregon, these reindeer farms are turning winter road trips into unforgettable family adventures. <a href="https://pnwag.net/ixp/133/p/reindeer-farms-washington-oregon/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[From the Cascades to the heart of Oregon, these reindeer farms are turning winter road trips into unforgettable family adventures. <a href="https://pnwag.net/ixp/133/p/reindeer-farms-washington-oregon/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Possible Inland Wind Storm Could Bring 50 MPH Gusts to Tri-Cities</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2025 15:45:48 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[With winds expected to gust up to 50 miles per hour, it looks like Mother Nature isn’t done with the Tri-Cities just yet. <a href="https://pnwag.net/ixp/133/p/windstorm-warning-tri-cities/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[With winds expected to gust up to 50 miles per hour, it looks like Mother Nature isn&#x2019;t done with the Tri-Cities just yet. <a href="https://pnwag.net/ixp/133/p/windstorm-warning-tri-cities/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Here’s What to Expect on WA Mountain Passes This Weekend</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2025 19:26:08 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Before you gear up for the mountains this weekend, it’s wise to check in on those WA State winter road conditions. <a href="https://pnwag.net/ixp/133/p/wa-mountain-passes-weekend-120525/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Before you gear up for the mountains this weekend, it&#x2019;s wise to check in on those WA State winter road conditions. <a href="https://pnwag.net/ixp/133/p/wa-mountain-passes-weekend-120525/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Is a Polar Vortex About to Hit Washington State?</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2025 15:33:43 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[While some parts of the U.S. brace for Arctic blasts, Washington’s winter may be a mixed bag of chilly days and warmer snaps. <a href="https://pnwag.net/ixp/133/p/polar-vortex-to-hit-washington-state/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[While some parts of the U.S. brace for Arctic blasts, Washington&#x2019;s winter may be a mixed bag of chilly days and warmer snaps. <a href="https://pnwag.net/ixp/133/p/polar-vortex-to-hit-washington-state/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Snow Forecasted for PNW as Temps Take a Dive</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2025 16:20:28 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[As snowflakes fluttered near Burbank, the roads stayed clear. Looks like the Tri-Cities are in for a mix of winter and unexpected warmth. <a href="https://pnwag.net/ixp/133/p/tri-cities-winter-weather-forecast/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[As snowflakes fluttered near Burbank, the roads stayed clear. Looks like the Tri-Cities are in for a mix of winter and unexpected warmth. <a href="https://pnwag.net/ixp/133/p/tri-cities-winter-weather-forecast/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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