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New Fire Bans on 7 WA Wildlife Refuges, Through September
7 Wildlife refuge areas overseen by the US Fish and Wildlife Service now have complete fire and burn bans through September. Citing dry weather and the coming July 4th weekend as well, the US Fish and Wildlife Service announced Wednesday there are complete fire and campfire bans in 7 southeastern WA wildlife refuge areas.
Judge Halts Parts of WA New Parental Rights Law, Citing “Forced Outing” Concerns
Hold on parents your rights are on hold. Parts of the new Washington state parental rights law have been put on hold by a judge after critics say the law is basically a "forced outing" measure. THE RULING PLACED SOME IMPORTANT PARTS OF THE LAW ON HOLD DO YOU AGREE?
Washington State names Anne McCoy as Athletic Director
PULLMAN, Wash. (AP) — Anne McCoy has been named the athletic director at Washington State after holding the interim role the past three months, the school announced Tuesday. McCoy was elevated into the interim athletic director role in March after Pat Chun left to take the same position at Washington. She has worked at Washington State since 2001.
Okanogan, Jefferson & Stevens County are Top Destinations In the US for Living Off-The-Grid
Do you feel the allure of living off-grid? Across the U.S., more people want a simpler, more self-sufficient lifestyle. The interior of Alaska offers hunting, fishing, and a life close to nature. Flathead Valley, Montana, has plenty of land suitable for homesteading and self-sufficient living. If you want to reconnect...
Ben Rortvedt Homers, 4 RBI as the Rays beat the Mariners 11-3
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Ben Rortvedt hit a two-run homer and finished with four RBIs, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Seattle Mariners 11-3 on Tuesday night for their seventh win in nine games. The Rays, at 40-40, returned to the .500 mark for the first time...
Another Red Light Camera Scam Is Hitting Yakima!
“Do NOT click email links unless you are 100% sure of the sender!”. You already know the dangers that can come with such actions. Computer viruses, malware, hackers, identity theft, etc. Even if the online interactions lead to a physical phone call, unsuspecting and trusting people could be opening themselves...
Price Gouging in Washington State: Are You Paying Too Much?
I asked some of our readers if they felt we were being hosed price gouged in Washington (which is the #8 most expensive state to live in America), and here's where many of us feel we are being hosed price gouged. GROCERIES. MEDICAL INSURANCE PREMIUMS. CAR INSURANCE. RENT. GASOLINE FOR...
Tony’s Big Cheese Pizza Offering $25 Certificates at Half Price
Tony's Big Cheese Pizza is a staple pizza place in our community offering great pizza at some of the most reasonable prices. Many kids today growing up in Yakima will know Tony's Big Cheese Pizza as the celebration dinner after sports games, birthday's, and pizza for just about any occasion.
Monolith-Like Mirror Cabins Are The Perfect Place to Reflect
Ever seen a mirror cabin? Neither have we until we stumbled upon these incredible forest dwellings. According to Bolt Farm Treehouse, it's basically a cabin in the woods with "floor-to-ceiling walls of mirrored glass allow you to be one with nature, while maintaining your privacy (you can't see inside during daylight and there are blackout curtains for the evening)."
3 Beloved Beaches Shut Down by Bacteria Outbreak in Washington State
3 Beloved Beaches Shut Down by Bacteria Outbreak in Washington State. Summer is here and even as people head to the rivers and beaches in Washington State, there does lurk danger, and three beaches have already been closed. How Can I Track Algae Blooms And Closures In Washington State?. Recent...
Chick-fil-A One Step Closer to Opening in Tri-Cities
Fans of chicken sandwiches, chicken strips, waffle-cut fries, and especially their famous Chick-fil-A sauce will be happy to know that Chick-fil-A is one step closer to opening a restaurant in Tri-Cities. Where will the Chick-fil-A be in Tri-Cites?. Tri-City Herald reports that Chick-fil-A applied for a building permit so they...
17-Year-Old Victim From Monday Shooting Dies at Seattle Hospital
A 21-year-old man from Yakima could face a homicide charge in Yakima County Superior Court following a shooting Monday that killed a 17-year-old. The shooting was reported at about 7:10 pm Monday in the Safeway/Rite Aid Parking lot in the 2200 block of West Nob Hill Blvd. Angel Ayala, a gang member in Yakima could now face a homicide charge as a result of the death.
Why People Are Putting This Classic Toy on Their Bird Feeders
Some people are going back to their childhoods for a creative solution for a common problem that plagues bird feeders. Gardeners and lawn care aficionados are finding each other like never before thanks to helpful (and sometimes quirky social media groups. The Punk Rock Gardening and Bird Watching Facebook group, for example, boasts a membership of nearly 200,000 people.
Why Are Some Tree Trunks Painted Bright White in Washington State?
Why Do Some Trees Have White Paint On Them? What's The Meaning Of White Paint?. Have you ever been out for a walk in the woods and come across a tree trunk painted white?. What Does White Paint On A Tree Trunk Mean In Washington State?. It may seem strange...
Meet the Candidates: Yakima City Manager Search Down to Three Finalists
The Yakima City Council is close to hiring a new City Manager after announcing the final three candidates on Monday. YOU'LL HAVE A CHANCE TO MEET THE CANDIDATES NEXT MONTH. All three will be at a community meet-and-greet event set for Monday, July 1 at the Yakima Convention Center at 6:00 pm. City officials say the finalist pool includes Yakima Valley Conference of Governments Deputy Director Vicki Baker, Franklin County, Washington Administrator Mike Gonzalez, and Wellton, Arizona Town Manager Richard Marsh, Jr. All three candidates will be part of the meet-and-greet event July 1 at the Yakima Convention Center.
Felony Charges Likely After This Moses Lake Horse Died of Neglect
The Grant County Sheriff's Office says at least one Class "C" Felony, and possibly others, are pending for the person responsible for this horse's death. The GCSO reports on June 19th they were made aware of, and observed, this horse being corralled at a residence in the 13000 block of Road 10 northeast of Moses Lake.
Washington Scored 3 of the Top 100 Celebrity Shrines To Visit
There are very few "Celebrity Pilgrimage Sites" that I would visit. In fact, the last one that I visited because I really wanted to see was the celebration that honored the late great Adam West. The O.G. Batman from 1966 grew up in Walla Walla, Washington, and in September, the...
WA State 2025 Growth Spurts: The Top Counties to Watch
There are nearly 8 million people living in Washington. The Washington State Office of Financial Management lists projections for population growth in each county. A deep dive into the data and research housed in the Growth Management Act statistics reveals which counties should expect to see a boom in 2025.
Who Else Remembers Video Disks? They Actually Existed!
I know what you're thinking: "Of course, I remember laser disks. I still have some in my basement!" But that's not what I am referring to. I'm talking about video disks. A friend and I were discussing my recent article, "Can You Identify These '70s Objects?" and the topic of home video came up. I then mentioned how much fun we had watching video disks in the early '80s. He replied, "Like video laser disks? The ones that look like giant CDs." I said, "No, the ones that looked like 78 RPM records."
Can Businesses Really Deduct Your Donations From Their Taxes?
Every so often you might get asked to make a donation to charity. Whether it's on the screen as you're cashing out using your debit or credit card or the cashier may ask you to round-up for whatever the cause may be, it happening more and more often now than ever before.
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