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Here’s What Matty Healy and His Mom Think About Taylor Swift’s New Album
Matty Healy, Taylor Swift's brief flame, and his mother have shared their thoughts on her new album The Tortured Poets Department. Healy was approached by paparazzi in Los Angeles on April 25 where he asked if he would "rate" his alleged diss track from Swift. "My diss track? Oh!" Healey...
15 WA Popular Shellfish Digging Areas Threatened by Fecal Contamination
Water quality standards are still within acceptable levels, but those for shellfish are very close to being not. Dept. of Health says numerous commercial areas threatened. For a number of years, the Dept. of Health has done regular water sample testing of WA state's 115 commercial shellfish harvesting areas, to ensure safety.
Adams County Suspect Flees own Trial During “Lunch Break”
No specific details have been released by Adams County Jail authorities, but apparently this suspect was able to dine and dash?. The burglary suspect tried in absentia and found guilty. 49-year-old ohn Michael Daigneault was being tried on a burglary incident that happened a few months ago near Highway 21...
Do You Legally Have To Report a Traffic Accident in Washington State?
Do You Have To Report An Accident In Washington State?. I've had a few accidents in my lifetime. I once got rear-ended in Spokane once and the other car took off. Luckily, no damage to my car and I didn't report the accident. Know Your Responsibilities: Reporting Accidents in Washington...
Monica Lewinsky Cheekily References Bill Clinton Scandal Using Taylor Swift Quote
Monica Lewinsky just referenced her infamous scandal with former president Bill Clinton using a biting lyric from Taylor Swift's new album. On Twitter (now X) Wednesday (April 24), Lewinsky shared a picture of the White House and captioned her post with the lyric: "You wouldn’t last an hour in the asylum where they raised me."
Baby humpback whale appears for the first time in Washington
OK, ok, I'll try to keep the cetacean puns to a minimum. I'm just very excited because there's a new baby animal in Washington waters, and that's cause for celebration!. Over the past week, whale watchers in the Salish Sea have reported seeing a mother humpback with a young 3 to 4-month-old calf. The Pacific Whale Watch Association (PWWA) has confirmed the sightings and identified the mother as BCX1460 - nicknamed "Black Pearl." (Why? Crosscut explains the whale naming system.)
Forecasters Predict An Unusually Long, Hot Summer Ahead for Washington
Experts are warning of a hotter-than-usual summer this year, worldwide. In fact, the summer of 2024 could end up being one of the hottest on record. According to NOAA, the two hottest summers in the U.S. were in 2021 and in 1936. The 1936 North American heat wave was one of the most severe in the modern history of North America. Temperatures over 100° were common across the country for several days. El Niño and developing La Niña are factors in NOAA's forecast for this year.
More Washington State Stores Being Sold In Massive Merger
If the Costco situation in the Tri-Cities could be considered a drama, then the last near decade for grocery stores in the Tri-Cities has been a full blown saga. It began in 2015 when the two prominent grocery store chains in our area Albertsons and Safeway completed their merger. Albertsons...
Guess the 11 Most Wanted Jobs You Can Hold in Washington State
Maybe you are bored with your current career or maybe need a change, these 11 Washington State jobs might just be the thing for you. If you are tired of your current career and are looking for something new in Washington State, you are not alone. The problem is the most sought-after jobs in Washington also are some of the hardest to get. Picking a career is hard enough but for these 11 popular Washington State job options it might also take a little luck. If you are looking for a change in your career, take a look at these popular 11 options and start to prepare for your new promising future.
Feeling vulnerable? These Washington resources are here to help.
The tragic incident that occurred outside West Richland's Wiley Elementary School on Monday, April 23, has left the Tri-Cities shaken. Parents, children, and teachers witnessed a horrific scene. Schools and the community were in lockdown for a few hours, and a late-night Amber Alert was issued. During the event, information was scarce and emotions were high.
Pro Bowler Jason Belmonte Coming To Richland’s Atomic Bowl
Atomic Bowl, located at 624 Wellsian Way in Richland, Washington, has recently announced an upcoming upgrade to the bowling alley, followed by a celebrity event featuring local media and professional bowler Jason Belmonte. New pinspotters coming to Atomic Bowl. Atomic Bowl will be replacing its 68-year-old Brunswick A2 pinspotters with...
Why You Should Love Driving Washington’s Country Roads
I hate driving. You probably do too. Actually, let me restate that: I hate city driving. I hate the busy tangle of stop signs and roundabouts and signals and railroad crossings because, for each of these things, there are a dozen drivers not paying attention, ignoring the rules of the road, or driving recklessly. I hate having to drive defensively, checking around me in every direction for every little thing with the same fight-or-flight readiness that a rabbit on the open plains does.
Here’s How You Can Win Taylor Swift’s ‘The Tortured Poets Department’ on Vinyl
Taylor Swift's new album drops on Friday, April 19. We're hooking you up with The Tortured Poets Department on Phantom Clear Vinyl-- an exclusive Target find. How Can You Win a Copy of The Tortured Poets Department?. We're asking all Tortured Poets to send us a voice message using our...
These 8 Washington People Are the Richest in the State
One billion dollars. Say it slow and deliberate, and you'll sound just like Dr. Evil from Austin Powers, only a lot greedier. It's one hundred one millions. Why reach for the moon when you can own the Milky Way?. With as expensive as rent is getting in Washington State, it...
What the quack? Ducks in the Kennewick Safeway parking lot?
Around Christmas last year, I was looking to see what stores in Tri-Cities might sell duck for us to cook a nice holiday meal. Curious if they sold it at Safeway (formerly Albertson's), I hit up the search engine to ask its technical wisdom. I stared a moment at the screen, which highlighted reviews at Safeway that mentioned duck - and then started laughing.
[ALERT] Cream Cheese Stuffed Bagels Recalled from Washington Stores
A voluntary recall has been issued by Feel Good Foods due to concerns about an undeclared allergen. Feel Good Foods - Gluten-Free Plain Cream Cheese Stuffed Mini Bagels, UPC 89903900283. Feel Good Foods - Everything flavored Cream Cheese Stuffed Mini Bagels, UPC 89903900286. The recall includes all best buy dates...
60 Children Reported Missing in WA State: Have You Seen Any of Them?
There are so many missing children from Washington State. I cannot imagine the pain of losing a child due to any circumstance. To not know what has happened to someone has to be unbearable. The Washington State Patrol website has a page dedicated to missing children. The WSP Missing and...
Terrified of the bird flu in Washington? What you need to know
The bird flu, avian influenza, H5N1, HPAI - words that previously concerned only farmers - have now reached the average person. Whispers of human infections, tainted eggs, dirty milk - rumors are spreading fast about this virus and what it will mean for our daily lives. But should you be...
5 mistakes spring bird watchers make in central Washington
Washington has always amazed me with its variety of wildlife and natural views. Even though I've been living in the Tri-Cities for seven years, and exploring the beautiful areas of Washington State since, I'm still often surprised by the sight of an animal, bug, or bird that I wasn't expecting. Just a few weeks ago, for example, I watched a kestrel hunt and feed on a small water snake along the river.
Severed feet found in Washington now also on Netflix
Imagine yourself enjoying a lovely cool day on the beach, standing barefoot and letting the waves come up to your knees. A calming, blissful moment - until you look down and see a foot in the water that isn't yours. In fact it's not attached to anyone at all. The...
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