Good evening, and welcome to the NCWLIFE Evening News. I’m Grant Olson. Before we get to tonight’s top stories, let’s take a quick look outside our weather window.

And now, A few of the news stories we’re following for you tonight, Two semis collided on Highway 26 south of Vantage yesterday morning, rupturing a fuel tank on one and spilling about 100 gallons of diesel fuel. The drivers of both vehicles were hospitalized Monday afternoon when a pickup crashed into the back of a Link bus in Wenatchee and Chelan County will soon have a new set of flood basins to control runoff in Number One Canyon.

But first, our top story tonight. . .

Drowning -In the last four days, first responders have been summoned to five water rescues on the Wenatchee River near Leavenworth, including one last night that resulted in a fatality. Firefighters say a woman in her 40s died after struggling with her float tube near Barn Beach Reserve. It’s the first drowning death on that stretch of the river this year, and the third in Chelan County as a whole. An assistant fire chief with the Leavenworth department told NCWLIFE such incidents have become much more common each summer. . .

Chief Brautaset tells us river users need to be prepared when they set out to float the strong, cold current. First, wear a reliable personal flotation device. Second, be aware of river conditions and your own swimming and rafting ability. And third, don’t use cheap, easily punctured tubes and rafts when floating the Wenatchee, or any other river.

Semis Collide -Two semis collided on Highway 26 south of Vantage yesterday morning, rupturing a fuel tank on one and spilling about 100 gallons of diesel fuel. Washington State Patrol Sargent John Bryant said just before 9 a.m. a semi turning onto the highway off Highway 243 pulled into the path of a southbound flatbed semi and the two collided, rupturing the semi’s fuel tank. There were no injuries but the highway was partially blocked for almost five hours while crews cleared the scene and cleaned up the fuel. The driver of the enclosed semi was cited for failing to yield the right of way.

Link Bus Wreck -The drivers of both vehicles were hospitalized Monday afternoon when a pickup crashed into the back of a Link bus in Wenatchee. Wenatchee Police Department Captain Brian Chance said the driver of the pickup was cited for following too closely, causing the 3:10 p.m. accident on North Western Avenue and Orchard Avenue. Chance said the pickup driver suffered a head injury after his airbag deployed and the driver of the bus had an undisclosed injury. Both were transported to Central Washington Hospital. Chance said no one else was hurt and the injuries to both drivers were believed to be minor.

Flood Basins -Chelan County will soon have a new set of flood basins to control runoff in Number One Canyon. County Commissioners on Tuesday approved an $851,000 contract with KRCI Construction, for work to begin later this summer. The four new basins are meant to catch mud and debris during heavy rain, before the runoff can threaten homes and stormwater systems downstream toward the city of Wenatchee. The four new basins will work in tandem with detention basins that were built lower down the canyon in 2015.

TEASE -When we come back, Voters in the Eastmont School District will decide on a $185 million-dollar construction bond in the November election./ A new draft scientific report recommends steps to restore the health of Columbia River salmon … among them, the breaching of one or more Lower Snake River dams. The new fire station in Winthrop will have a special look inside thanks to a Twisp artist, and, A pair of World War 2 planes will be flying into Pangborn Memorial Airport in August. I’m Grant Olson and you’re watching the NCWLIFE Evening News.

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Eastmont Bond -Voters in the Eastmont School District will decide on a $185 million-dollar construction bond in the November election. The school board voted this week to put the second phase of the district’s school modernization program up for a public vote. It will need 60 percent support to pass. The proposal would fund numerous projects at schools throughout the district, including the expansion of Cascade, Kenroy, Lee and Rock Island elementary schools. The measure would cost property owners an additional 63 cents per $1,000 of the assessed value of their home over the life of the 20-year-bond.

Salmon Study -A new draft scientific report recommends steps to restore the health of Columbia River salmon … among them, the breaching of one or more Lower Snake River dams. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration finds, QUOTE, “The short-term outlook for most interior Columbia stocks is grim,” and says climate change remediation, including dam removal, may be needed to preserve fish populations in the future. A separate study finds it would take anywhere from $11 billion to $19 billion to replace the energy generation that would be lost by the Snake River dams’ removal. The Biden Administration says it has not endorsed the actions identified in the draft report, but its carefully considering the information.

Fire Station Art -The new fire station in Winthrop will have a special look inside thanks to a Twisp artist. Ginger Reddington, who has been an art educator throughout Washington and whose work is displayed throughout the region, donated seven paintings that feature firefighting scenes. The $5 million-dollar station is expected to be completed later this summer but supply chain issues have pushed the cost up, forcing the district to cut back on furnishings in the building as well as landscaping.

WWII Planes Pangborn -A pair of World War 2 planes will be flying into Pangborn Memorial Airport in August. The Flying Legends of Victory Tour will bring the B-17 Flying Fortress Sentimental Journey and the B-25 Mitchell Maid in the Shade planes to the East Wenatchee airport August 1st through 7th. It’ll cost $15 per person or $30 for a family of four for a ground tour of the planes and rides will be offered Friday through Sunday starting at $375 per person. The planes are from the Airbase Arizona Museum and travel to about 50 cities this year.

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Full Pound -The animal shelter of the Wenatchee Valley Humane Society is full. That’s the word from shelter managers this week, who are asking those who find stray animals to foster them at home until space opens up. The glut of unhouse animals also means the shelter is asking for donations of certain kinds of pet food and training toys. Taylor Sharp, the executive director of the Humane Society, tells NCWLIFE the contracting economy is forcing more and more people to give up their pets. . .

TEASE - 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.

The Mariners won their 9th straight game earlier today with a 6-4 win over the Nationals in Washington…

Seattle hit four home runs in the game, starting in the first with a three-run bomb by Eugenio Suárez…

The two teams are playing the second game of the split doubleheader right now, we’ll have highlights tomorrow morning on Wake Up Wenatchee Valley.

While the Mariners are currently in a position to make the playoffs for the first time in 21-years, a noticeable absence continues to be Jarred Kelenic.

The outfielder was optioned to Triple-A Tacoma in May after hitting just .174 for the Mariners in the first two months of the season. Since joining the Rainiers, Kelenic has hit .299 in 42-games, including his 11th home run last night…

Kelenic told MLB dot com that he’s “getting comfortable again.” As the August 2nd trade deadline looms, it’s uncertain how Kelenic figures in Seattle’s future plans considering Julio Rodríguez is blossoming in centerfield and Mitch Haniger is making progress on his return. In addition, Kyle Lewis is making strides at coming back and Jesse Winker has fared well in the outfield.

It was a wild one in Texas last night as we open the Les Schwab American League West Scoreboard. The Rangers scored 2-runs in the bottom of the 9th to force extra innings only to see Oakland score 8-runs in the top of the 12th to win it 14-7. Chad Pinder put the exclamation point on the A’s comeback with a grand slam in the top of the 12th.

Kyle Tucker’s RBI-double in the top of the 9th broke a tie and gave Houston a 6-5 win over the Angels. Aledmys Díaz led the way for the Astros, going 2-for-3 with a 2-run home run.

The Wenatchee AppleSox had no trouble devouring the Fish Sticks last night in a non-league game at Paul Thomas, Sr. Stadium, dunking Dub Sea 22-to-2…

Wenatchee evened its non-league record at 1-and-1 while picking up its 4th win in a row last night as we hear more from the “Voice” of the AppleSox, Joel Norman…

Matt Halbach also had a 3-hit night for Wenatchee, collecting 3-RBI to help Spencer Juul earn the win on the mound in relief.

After tonight’s game, Wenatchee has a day off before hosting Corvallis in the first of a three-game series Friday night. NCWLIFE will have live coverage Friday beginning at 6:30.

In other West Coast League play last night, Sam Olsson’s walk-off, RBI-single in the bottom of the 9th gave Yakima Valley a 7-6 comeback win over Kamloops.

Jude Hall, Paul Myro IV, Beau Sylvester and Wilson Weber each hit home runs to lead Bend over Walla Walla 13-7.

Will Chambers and Justin Trimble hit 2-run home runs in a 5-run 5th inning for Ridgefield as the Raptors beat Bellingham 13-7.

Roberto Gonzalez was 3-for-4 with a double and 2-RBI to lead Victoria over Nanaimo 7-3.

Michael Campagna was 4-for-5 with a home run and 5-RBI to power Portland over Springfield 10-1.

Kelowna brought 15-men to the plate in a 9-run 4th inning, scoring three runs on bases-loaded hit batsman, in a 19-2 win over Port Angeles. Derek Beairsto pitched a complete-game for the Falcons.

Ryan Brown and two relievers combined on a 5-hit shut-out as Corvallis blanked Edmonton 5-nothing. Zander Darby was 3-for-5 with a home run for the Knights.

Cade McGee was 4-for-5 with 3-runs and 4-RBI to lead Cowlitz to a non-league win over the Northwest Star Academy 14-to-4.

Now let’s check in with Dan Kuntz for a look at what’s coming up tomorrow morning on Wake-Up Wenatchee Valley. . .

CLOSE - And that will 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 being with us and have a great night.

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