Tobi Solvang

Washington

Photojournalist and Digital Content Producer at KAPP-TV / KVEW-TV (Yakima, WA)

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Umatilla County reports 21% of ballots received for 2024 General Election

Oct 30, 2024 | applevalleynewsnow.com | Tobi Solvang |Morgan Huff

PENDLETON, ORE. - According to the Director of Administrative Services Umatilla County received about 21% of the registered voters' ballots by October 29, 2024. Oregon was the first state to have mail in voting put into law in 2000. Before that, some lawmakers were working to expand mail in voting in the 1990s. Lonai said, "When we bring the ballots in we actually scan the envelopes and the machine checks the signatures. Then we have a human check the signatures. That's what we call the first round.
Celebratory ribbon cutting ceremony marks reopening of Nugent Park in Umatilla

Oct 30, 2024 | applevalleynewsnow.com | Morgan Huff |Tobi Solvang

UMATILLA, Ore. -- The City of Umatilla celebrated the reopening of Nugent Park with a ribbon cutting on Tuesday. For the last two years, the baseball field got revamped in the infield and outfield, including getting a new scoreboard. The biggest change revealed is the new play area. The new playground replaced the old equipment which was more than 50 years old. The playground has a squishy ground cover which makes it safer for kids, especially for when they climb around the new equipment.
The Musical "Newsies" at Richland High School being put on by the Academy of Children's Theatre

Oct 8, 2024 | applevalleynewsnow.com | Tobi Solvang

RICHLAND, Wash. - The Academy of Children's Theatre is putting on the musical "Newsies" at Richland High School. Newsies takes place during the turn of the century in New York City. The musical is based on a true story in which the local newspaper boys fight against the paper publisher for fair wages. Josh Darby, the Artistic and Education Director said, "It's this beautiful, moving story of how these newsboys stand up against Pulitzer, the Pulitzer Prize, you know the newspaper.
Project collaboration wins ACE award for outstanding community engagement

Jul 15, 2024 | applevalleynewsnow.com | Tobi Solvang

LA GRANDE, Ore. - A project born out of a collaboration between students from Eastern Oregon University, the Rural Engagement & Vitality Center, Euvalcree and Morrow County is being awarded the Most Outstanding Project in a Small Jurisdiction: Achievement in Community Engagement (ACE) Award.
The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Columbia Basin receive $175,000 donation to stay open through December

Jul 11, 2024 | applevalleynewsnow.com | Tobi Solvang

MOSES LAKE, Wash. - The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Columbia Basin received a $175,000 donation to keep its sites open for kids from August through December of this year. When the Moses Lake School District announced it had a shortfall of $170,000 earlier this year, and that the deficit would impact the continuing operation of the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Columbia Basin, Group 14 Technologies stepped up to the plate.
People across the region attend Pasco's Grand Old 4th of July Parade

Jul 4, 2024 | applevalleynewsnow.com | Austin Reed |Tobi Solvang

PASCO, Wash. --- Thousands of people from all over the Tri-Cities came together to watch Pasco's Grand Old 4th of July Parade, in downtown Pasco on Thursday morning. It started at 3rd Avenue and Sylvester Street, traveling clockwise from 3rd, down to Clark Street, then to 14th Avenue, and back to Sylvester Street. The morning started for some with a hearty breakfast, after that people enjoyed the festive parade, participated in creative and fun competitions and admired classic cars.
Heritage University receives prestigious education award from WASA

Jul 1, 2024 | applevalleynewsnow.com | Tobi Solvang

TOPPENISH, Wash. - Heritage University was honored with the D.A. Davidson Barbara Mertens Legacy Award from the Washington Association of School Administrators at the 44th annual WASA Honorary Award Luncheon held in Spokane on June 24, 2024. The D.A. Davidson Barbara Mertens Legacy Award recognizes groups or individuals who have had an exceptional impact on public education in Washington State and leaves a lasting legacy of influence.
Dust Devils host Veterans Appreciation Night at Gesa Stadium

Jul 1, 2024 | applevalleynewsnow.com | Tobi Solvang

PASCO, Wash. - It's Veterans Appreciation Night at Gesa Stadium as the Dust Devils kick off a three game series with the Spokane Indians. Celebrating veterans and thanking them for their service this evening, July 1, 2024, former and current military members will receive a discount on tickets for some of the best seats in the stadium. The discounted tickets must be bought in person or over the phone (509) 544-8789.
Increasing Chickenpox and Whooping Cough cases found in Grant County

Jun 27, 2024 | applevalleynewsnow.com | Tobi Solvang

GRANT COUNTY, Wash. - The Grant County Health District released a notice that there has been an increase in chickenpox (varicella) cases over the past several months, as well as three cases of whooping cough (pertussis) in the Moses Lake area. Chickenpox:GCHD has been investigating reports of chickenpox in various areas of the county and is in the process of managing an outbreak at a childcare center in Warden.
Three CTUIR students awarded full scholarships to Whitman College

Jun 27, 2024 | applevalleynewsnow.com | Tobi Solvang

WALLA WALLA, Wash. - Three students of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation were awarded full scholarships to attend Whitman College. The Šináata Scholarship, Whitman's most generous award which covers the full cost of attendance, is made possible by an agreement between Whitman College and CTUIR that was signed in 2017 and renewed in 2022.