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How to Pronounce Chappell Roan’s Name Correctly
Have you been pronouncing Chappell Roan's name correctly?. The singer made sure to clarify the correct pronunciation during a recent concert in a clip posted to TikTok by a fan. "If you've been saying 'Shappell Rowe-Anne,' this is your final warning," she announced. "It's Chappell Roan, babe," she said. Her...
Have a Student Loan? Scammers Are Busy Trying To Trick You
BEWARE; If you have a student loan and you're waiting for a notice to tell you your debt has been lessened or erased watch for scammers. Scammers are trying to get financial information by calling or emailing saying they're with the Federal Student Aid Office or the Department of Education.
Coming to Washington state, job scams.
I've said it before, every other week there seems to be to be a new scam coming to our state, and this is interesting. It is a job scam. Typically, a job scam is advertised online, and they expect you to apply for it and then they want to get your information and yes, your money. This time around it's the job of appointment setter. They tell you this is something you can do at home.
Tri-Cities, Walla Walla, Get J-J Opioid Settlement Funds
The Washington State Attorney General's Office has released a breakdown of where the $123 million from Johnson & Johnson is going as part of the Opioid Lawsuit Settlement. Benton, Franklin, Walla Walla Counties get funds. The AG's office has released data showing where the opioid money is going. As part...
What’s the Highest-Paying Trade Job in Washington State?
What’s the Highest-Paying Trade Job in Washington State?. Always lots of talk about college versus trade schools and for anyone wanting to better themselves in their life and career, education in any form is a good thing. How you get there is up to you. I was fortunate that...
Iconic American Brand Closing Last Remaining U.S. Factory
An iconic brand, long a staple in kitchen cupboards across generations, is closing its last U.S. manufacturing facility and moving the entirety of its production operations to Mexico, where the bulk of its products are already made. Synonymous With Food Storage. Tupperware is so woven into our vocabulary that regardless...
2024 Tony Awards Red Carpet ‘Full Blown Disaster,’ Attendees Call It ‘Worst’ of Their Careers: REPORT
Sources allege the red carpet for Sunday night's 2024 Tony Awards (June 16) was "a mess," and that several celebrities, including American Horror Story star Sarah Paulson, were nearly "body checked by security." According to Page Six, insiders are calling the 2024 Tony Awards red carpet chaotic, with several people...
Search On for Thieves, Stolen Trailers and $10K Worth of Othello Orchard Ladders
An unusual theft is being investigated by the Adams County Sheriff's Office. The ACSO is looking to locate the suspects and the items they took from a location in the 2200 block of Bench Road, just southwest of Othello. Deputies say suspect(s) stole the special trailer used to haul orchard...
WA Dept. of Ag Proposing Numerous Japanese Beetle Rules, Restrictions
The Washington State Department of Agriculture has proposed a series of restrictions, and regulations concerning efforts to combat the spread of the invasive Japanese Beetle. WA state is one of several that are battling to eradicate the Japanese Beetle, which is considered a pest or threat to nearly 300 plant species in the US, especially the west.
Spokane Ordinance Guarantees the “Right to Have Air Conditioning”
The ordinance signed into law by Mayor Lisa Brown, is modeled after and Oregon law. According to The Center Square, the ordinance prohibits landlords from restricting portable or non-permanent air conditioning devices. But unlike Oregon Senate Bill 1536 the Spokane ordinance is in effect year round. According to The Center...
Officials Now Say Driver in Fatal Crash Consumed Pot Prior to Crash
The driver in a fatal crash into the Marshalls building in Moses Lake had consumed marijuana prior to the crash. Man booked on multiple charges in the Grant County jail. The crash, which occurred a week ago Friday, happened early in the morning. When Police arrived around 1 AM at the building on North Stratford Road they found a white Chevy Malibu had slammed into a corner of the structure.
Is it free speech to Flash your high beams?
OK, imagine this, it can be daylight, it can be nighttime. You're driving down the road, somebody is coming toward you, and they start blinking their high beams. They're trying to get your attention to warn you about something, but what could it be?. If you're on 97 A, they're...
Franklin County Releases Video of Helicopter Battling Brush Fire
The Franklin County Sheriff's Office released a video Monday of a helicopter helping fight a brush firep o. The fire began near the intersection of Columbia River Road and Fir Road, southwest of Matthews Corner. Franklin County Fire and other agencies were fighting the blaze, with the breezy weather it...
Yakima Police Need Your Help to Find Missing Boy
Yakima Police are asking for the public's help to find a runaway boy. 12-year-old Reyes Nunez was last seen Monday morning at about 11. Reyes is described as 5'5" tall, weighing approximately 140 pounds. He has short black hair, brown eyes and wears black glasses. Reyes was last seen wearing...
Viral Travel Hack Could Actually Get You Banned From Your Next Flight
Let's face it, airline travel is awful most of the time. Unless you're doling out the big bucks for first class, you've probably been tempted to seek out some travel hacks on social media. There's just one problem with that. You, of course, can't trust everyone online. Airport Pillow Hack...
28 Theme Park Guests Stuck on Ride Upside Down for 30 Minutes: WATCH
A theme park was shut down while 28 guests were stuck on a ride upside down for approximately a half hour. The horrifying incident took place on Friday (June 14), ironically, the first day that the Oak Park theme park in Portland opened for the summer. The malfunctioned ride was called "AtmosFEAR" and is a typical spinning pendulum-style ride.
WA Destination Crowned ‘Best Small Town’ in the Entire State
WA Destination Crowned ‘Best Small Town’ In The Entire State. One website recently named the best small town in each state, do you agree or disagree with what was chosen for Washington?. Besides, Washington’s chosen small town - I also bring to light, the choices for our Pacific...
Summer Heat Waves in Washington: Heat Advisory vs Heat Warning
Do you understand the differences between different heat advisory warnings in Washington State?. Hot Summers in Washington: Understanding Risks and Protective Measures. Washington summers are becoming increasingly longer, hotter, and potentially more dangerous. Our state is expected to experience a greater number of very hot days and extreme heat events in the coming years, according to estimates from climate scientists. These changes increase unseen risks of the northwest as we enjoy the hot summer weather, like higher rates of heat-related illnesses, and even deaths. Those dangerous heat-related risks pose increased demands on the emergency medical services of Washington State.
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