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Do You Know All Of Washington’s 33 Endangered Species?
For many people, it's the wolf or the tiger. For others, it's polar bears or pandas. Lately, I've been drawn to the whale shark, which just seems like the most huggable big fish in the ocean, but it's hard to pin down a favorite when they're all so interesting. To...
Do Those Pet Alert Rescue Stickers Really Make a Difference?
Have you ever had one of those pet alert safety stickers or decals in the window of your home, near your mailbox, or by all the doors leading in and out of your home? Placing these where even a passerby who doesn't know you can see them is key to their effectiveness during an emergency.
JOANN Fabrics Bankruptcy: What Lies Ahead for Washington Locations?
After 81-years Joann, the fabric and craft retailer has filed for bankruptcy. The company, based in Hudson, Ohio, filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after securing $132-million in fresh financing to reduce its debt. The business issued a statement announcing that it has entered into a Transaction Support Agreement (“TSA” or “Agreement”) with a majority of its financial stakeholders. The company hopes to reduce its debt by $505 million. Joann operates 850 stores nationwide. The retailer will become a private company owned by creditors. Joann is currently more than $1 billion in debt.
Alana Thompson A.K.A. Honey Boo Boo Slams Mama June for Not Paying for College
Alana Thompson, A.K.A Honey Boo Boo, slammed Mama June, on a new episode of their family's reality TV show, Mama June: Family Crisis. The dispute was over the troubled mother not helping Alana pay for college. Mama June told Alana that she couldn't help her pay for college because she...
If You Hear Code Bravo on a Cruise Ship, You Better Have an Escape Plan
Cruises are supposed to be relaxing (with the exception of overeating at the midnight buffet). There also was that one time my wife and I were on a ship that smelled like sewage the entire time. I'll just assume that was an isolated incident. The point is you're on a...
Would You Pay To Use Self-Check Out in Washington State Stores?
Will Walmart Start Charging For Self-Checkout Usage In Washington State?. Shocker: retail giants like Walmart and Target might be flirting with self-checkout subscriptions. Could this affect Washington Stores in the future?. Would You Pay For A Subscription Service For Self-Checkout In Washington State?. Rumors have been running rampant that Walmart...
Supreme Court to Hear Suit Claiming Govt. Social Media Censorship
The Court will hear arguments today, Monday, March 18th, over whether the US government did, and can, censor social media content. Lawsuit claims the government pressured social media platforms to censor. The lawsuit claims the Federal government pressured, or worked with social media platforms, to censor or remove content that...
Washington State Patrol Busts Unsafe Commercial Drivers on I-90
The WSP gave an early warning but lots of drivers obviously did not get the message!. Washington State Patrol Busts Unsafe Commercial Drivers. This weekend, the Washington State Patrol joined forces with the Commercial Vehicle Enforcement and the Field Operations Bureau for an emphasis patrol for all commercial vehicles traveling in Washington State. If you didn't know, the Field Operations Bureau (FOB) "oversees operations for the Washington State Patrol's eight field districts responsible for 18,697 lane miles of state highways and interstates" according to the Washington State Patrol. All three worked in the George area on March 7, 2024, to focus on commercial drivers speeding, following too close, distracted driving, or other unsafe habits contributing to causes of commercial driver accidents. Just last Tuesday, a semi-driver ran into the back of another semi's trailer on the westbound lanes of I-90.
Brenda Song and Macaulay Culkin’s Kids Are Huge Fans of This British Pop Star
Brenda Song and Macaulay Culkin's kids are music lovers, and they have very specific tastes. "My boys love Ed Sheeran, that is what they listen to I kid you not," Song revealed to E! News. "It's that or it's Cocomelon," she added. Former child actors Song and Culkin share a...
Washington Congressman Dan Newhouse Holding Telephone Town Halls
Washington State Congressman Dan Newhouse has announced he will host a pair of telephone town halls this week. Constituents will have the opportunity to ask questions of the Congressman during these sessions. Newhouse has represented Washington State's 4th District, which covers Douglas, Okanogan, Grant, Yakima, Benton, and Klickitat Counties, as...
Starbucks Hit With Lawsuit Over Charging Extra for Milk Substitutes
According to documents filed in California, a class-action lawsuit has been filed against Starbucks. Lawsuit claims company charging for milk substitutes violates law. The lawsuit was filed on behalf of all CA consumers who purchased beverages with non-dairy substitutes. It was filed as a class-action suit, and claims a law is being broken. According to MyNorthwest.com:
Dangerous Allergy Warning: Massive Cashew Recall Due to Mislabeled Cans in the U.S.
Don't eat these cashews because allergies are at play here. Chances are you know what you're allergic to but here's a heads up with this latest recall by the Federal Drug Administration. According to CBS News, this cashew recall affects Walmart shoppers in 30 states. However, if you shop online...
Benton Franklin Fair Announces First 2024 Country Act
Who's Coming To The 2024 Benton Franklin Fair In Tri-Cities Washington?. Country music icon Craig Morgan is set to launch the Hayden Homes Summer Concert Series, headlining the opening night at the Benton Franklin Fair & Rodeo on August 20. Benton Franklin Fair Announces First Country Act In Kennewick Washington.
Man Rushed To Hospital After Stabbing In Benton County Incident
A man is in jail after Benton County Sheriff’s Deputies reported that he stabbed another man several times in a rural part of the county. Sheriff's Deputies Got a Call about a Stabbing in Benton County. Over the weekend, deputies received a call about a man bleeding along the...
Is Bone Broth the Superfood We Should All Be Drinking for Weight Loss and Nutrients?
I wish I'd learned about this when we were still in the middle of winter when we relish sipping on those warm drinks but that's okay. If we drink hot coffee and tea all year round then why not bone broth?. We all know that eating chicken noodle soup is...
8 Dishes You Shouldn’t Really Order at Chinese Restaurants
Just like grabbing a pizza or Mexican food, ordering out Chinese is practically an American pastime. In all honestly, most of us know that many dishes served in the United States from other countries are Americanized versions when we order them from our go-to spot down the street. Most Chinese haven't even heard of some of these dishes until they're in the United States.
‘American Idol’ Contestant Shockingly Steals Audition From Best Friend
In a shocking turn of events during the latest episode of American Idol auditions, a potential contestant's audition was stolen by her own best friend and roommate, who also happens to be a former Idol Top 8 contestant. Julia Davo, a 20-year-old singer, performed David Bowie's "Life on Mars?" for...
Getting Your Law License Will Be Easier In Washington or Oregon
The Washington State Supreme Court issued a pair of orders on Friday, March 15th that will create different pathways for aspiring attorneys to get their license to practice law in Washington State. Passing the Bar Exam has been the accepted means of getting your law license for centuries in the...
Ouch! Why You’re More Likely to Suffer a Venomous Snakebite This Year
Enjoying unseasonably warmer temperatures in your area so far this year? Great, so are your local rattlesnakes. With snakes being cold-blooded animals, it's no surprise they are more active as temperatures start to warm up. They're ready to get out into the sun just like you are after long winter.
Is Alien Abduction Insurance a Thing in Washington State?
Can You Buy Alien Abduction Insurance In Washington State?. Alien abduction insurance—Could this be the most out-of-this-world policy the insurance world has to offer?. It sounds like something ripped from the pages of a science fiction novel or a quirky Hollywood comedy, but it's real, it's available in certain states, and it's surprisingly niche.
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