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2 days ago | applevalleynewsnow.com | Dan Hanson

The Brief• The Manhattan Project Visitor Center introduces "Atomic Explorations," a new hands-on history and science program series running through the summer. • Free one-hour programs operate Monday through Thursday and Saturdays at 2:30 p.m. with no reservations required. • The initiative marks the first time rangers offer programming directly at the visitor center, expanding beyond traditional B-Reactor tours. RICHLAND, Wash.

2 days ago | applevalleynewsnow.com | Josh Culbreth

The Apple Valley News Now First Alert Weather Team is declaring a First Alert Weather Day on Sunday and Monday for lower elevations of southeastern Washington and northeastern Oregon. Highs could span from 96 - 101 degrees. Heat exhaustion/stroke will be possible. Stay safe in the heat!Thursday: Expect another sunny day with even warmer highs compared to Wednesday. We’ll be about 5-10 degrees warmer than normal for early June.

3 days ago | applevalleynewsnow.com | Dan Hanson

The Brief• A grass fire ignited when someone mowing their lawn got too close to a dry patch near Rothrock and McCredie roads• West Benton Fire Rescue contained the blaze to just over one acre in 15 minutes with no property damage or injuries• Fire officials recommend doing yard work in early morning hours when conditions are cooler and more humidPROSSER, Wash.

3 days ago | applevalleynewsnow.com | Kristen Holmes |Alayna Treene |Kaitlan Collins |Samantha Waldenberg

(CNN) — President Donald Trump signed a proclamation Wednesday evening to ban travel from several countries to the US, citing security risks. The ban will fully restrict entry of nationals from 12 countries: Afghanistan; Myanmar, also known as Burma; Chad; Republic of the Congo; Equatorial Guinea; Eritrea; Haiti; Iran; Libya; Somalia; Sudan; and Yemen. People from seven countries will have partial restriction: Burundi, Cuba, Laos, Sierra Leone, Togo, Turkmenistan and Venezuela.

3 days ago | applevalleynewsnow.com | Dan Hanson

The Brief • Franklin County commissioners unanimously passed a resolution affirming full support for federal immigration enforcement, including Trump administration policies • The resolution states the county will not adopt policies that interfere with federal immigration laws and emphasizes cooperation with ICE and Border Patrol • County Administrator Brian Dansel plans to send the resolution along with other county positions to contacts in the Trump administration FRANKLIN COUNTY — Franklin...