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European Green Crabs Found Near La Push
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife reported Monday that Invasive European green crabs have been captured near the port of La Push. This is the first time this invasive species has been reported in this location. Between traps and hand captures, 33 crabs were removed during the first week of August.
20 Fascinating Photos Showing How Gigantic Zoo Animals Are Weighed
Ever wonder how a zoo knows the exact weight of its elephants or how tall to post a giraffe's feeder?. A zoo in Europe is providing a behind-the-scenes look at how its staff keeps track of the height and weight of its animal residents. Needless to say, they have to...
Frantic Paddleboarders Rescued in Washington Waters, Kayaker is Missing
Sunday, August 18th is a day some lucky paddleboarders won't soon forget. Multiple agencies participated in a water rescue after the group of paddleboarders became stuck in a heavy rain storm with heavy winds. According to the Everett Fire Department, at about 5:20 pm, they were dispatched to Edgewater Park and Mukilteo.
Family Drama Explodes After Woman Wants A ‘Break’ From Hosting Thanksgiving This Year
Nobody really knows how it happens here in America, but it just does for all families that celebrate it. The fact that someone in a family usually is the forever host of all Thanksgiving dinners for the whole family. Usually, you go back to your parents house, with your own...
Carrie Underwood Will Return to ‘Sunday Night Football’ in 2024
For the 12th straight year, Carrie Underwood will sing the opening theme song for Sunday Night Football on NBC. The country veteran has performed "Waiting All Day for Sunday Night" each year since 2013 when she received the torch from fellow country artist Faith Hill. "It’s a road show like...
14 Country Stars Who’ve Quit Touring + 3 That Tried But Couldn’t Stay Away!
A few of the singers on this list of country stars who've quit touring made a big announcement or launched a farewell tour. A few others just slipped away quietly, with little fanfare or applause. Dolly Parton falls into the latter category. Nobody knew the 2016 Pure and Simple Tour...
Alert: Invasive Species Rattles Washington State Pet Store
Alert: Invasive Species Zebra Mussels Rattle Washington State Pet Store. As you pull across the Washington State line near Umatilla, you'll see a boat inspection area for invasive species that could be attached to the underbelly of your boat. 4 Reasons Why Zebra Mussels Are Bad For Washington State. It's...
‘1000-Lb. Sisters’ Tammy Slaton Shows Off Shocking 500-Pound Weight Loss
Whether you're a fan of the popular TV show 1000-Lb. Sisters or not, hearing that someone has lost a quarter of ton of extra weight that they have been carrying around is for sure shocking. 1000-Lb Sisters Tammy Slaton Shows Off Incredible Weight Loss. 1000-Lb. Sisters has been on-air for...
Maren Morris Doesn’t Regret Brittany Aldean Feud: ‘I Stand By It’
Maren Morris wasn't expecting her feud with Jason Aldean's wife Brittany to go as viral as it did. Still, she's got no regrets about standing up for her beliefs. "I don't really have any tweets that I've regretted," Morris says in an episode of Cosmopolitan's Cheap Shots, a game-show style interview format that finds her answering rapid-fire questions — or taking shots to avoid doing so.
Brett Favre Salutes Friend Toby Keith in Emotional Message
It's already been six months since we lost country music legend Toby Keith. Keith was more than a country music superstar; he was a father, a husband, a grandfather and a great friend to many, including Brett Favre. Brett Favre Salutes Friend Toby Keith in Emotional Message. Favre was one...
Walker Montgomery Shares Dad John Michael Montgomery’s Retirement Plans
John Michael Montgomery’s son, Walker Montgomery, is following in his father’s footsteps when it comes to a musical career. With his country legend father stepping away from touring come 2025, Walker talked to Taste of Country ahead of Country Radio Seminar in February about his father’s plans on retirement.
Miranda Lambert Says She Hit Career ‘Burnout’ Last Year
Miranda Lambert is opening up about a patch of career "burnout" that hit her last summer — and the lasting changes she's making to keep a better work-life balance. During her recent appearance on Bunnie Xo's Dumb Blonde podcast, the singer says she got to a point where she'd lost some of her passion for pursuing music. At that point — in the summer of 2023 — she'd been in country music's mainstream for over 20 years.
Luke Bryan Is a Great-Uncle Again! Niece Jordan Welcomes Baby No. 2 [Photos]
Luke Bryan's family gained a sweet new addition earlier this week. His niece Jordan Eudy and her husband Clint welcomed their second child, a baby boy named John Collier. Jordan announced the baby's birth on social media, along with several photos of his first days in the hospital and at home.
How ‘Alien: Romulus’ Connects to All the Other ‘Alien’ Movies
Alien: Romulus was clearly made by people who love the Alien franchise. The film is set between the events of Alien and Aliens. It directly references events and people from Alien as well as its prequel, Prometheus. And it contains all sorts of subtler Easter eggs from throughout the entire franchise, even from less-popular entries like Alien: Resurrection.
Kadlec-Providence Releases Statement on Richland Workers’ Strike
Service and tech position workers walked off the job Tuesday morning at Kadlec Regional Medical Center in Richland, beginning a 7-day strike. They are represented by SEIU, or Service Employees International Union 1199NW. Providence releases a statement on day one. Workers are seeking a new contract, but a bit of...
Rare Sight: Colossal Sunfish Washes Up on Oregon Coast
What a shocking sight it is! A giant sunfish has washed up on Oregon's coast. The 5 foot Mola mola washed ashore near Sunset Beach on Thursday. According to the Seaside Aquarium, the fish can get up to 10 feet in size and weigh as much as 5,000 pounds. This particular species doesn't have a swim bladder, rendering them slow-moving and at the whim of drifting whichever way the ocean current is flowing. They're known to eat jellyfish and squid.
Washington Hunters Get a Second Shot at Multi-Season Deer and Elk Tags
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is offering hunters a rare opportunity this season: surplus multi-season deer and elk tags are up for grabs starting August 21. With 2,369 deer tags and 130 elk tags available, this is a golden chance for those who missed out earlier in the year.
Scientists Invent Drink That Helps Sober You Up in an Hour
We've all tried hangover cures but this one in stores and bars has actual scientists behind it. It's being touted as the very first of it's kind; a true hangover solution according to Forbes Magazine because of that scientific backing. On sale for only a few months now, it's called...
Unveiling Washington State’s Unique Official Items: Part 2 Revealed!
Here it is, part 2 of the list we started yesterday about Washington State's official items. Part 1 was filled with the usual things you would expect, like animals and plants, but Part 2 has stuff I’ve never thought about having an official list. Square Dance. State Dance: Square...
WSU Welcomes Back One of Their Own
It's been a heck of a year for the Athletic Department at Washington State University. When USC and UCLA announced in 2022 that they were leaving for the Big 10, many observers thought it would be survivable. They still had Oregon and Washington, and could probably lure two other schools in the region to join the PAC, but not necessarily replace the impact of the two California schools.
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