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Exhausted Hotshot Fire Crews Watch As Washington Burns
The Pioneer Fire in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest has expanded to 15,757 acres, 14% contained. Firefighters have been working diligently to protect the community of Stehekin through strategic firing operations. These controlled burns, conducted about 8 miles southeast of Stehekin, have created a buffer zone by removing dry and dead ground fuels.
20 Copycat Snacks Being Investigated by Feds for Containing THC; Misleading Consumers
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration and Federal Trade Commission are cracking down on companies that are creating copycat versions of popular snacks and infusing them with delta-8 THC. In a joint press release, the two organizations said it has issued warning letters to five different companies across the U.S....
How Long Will Self-Checkouts Last In Washington?
We first heard about this in December, and it looks to be hitting more stores nationwide. Walmart is rolling back this practice! Is this a good thing or a bad thing?. What is the practice being rolled back? If you couldn’t tell by the pictures, it is closing their self-checkouts.
When Can You Legally Pass On The Shoulder In Washington?
Late last month, we shared the video of a Seattle man’s (we’re assuming the driver was a man, because of reasons) driving tip to beat the standstill traffic, especially on the freeway. You can check out that story and video here. Whether the driver’s antics led to others...
Bryan Singer Didn’t Want Comics on the ‘X-Men’ Set
If you look back on the original X-Men movie now, it does seem fairly dated. And the thing is now almost 25 years old, so that’s not totally shocking. At the time, it looked cutting-edge and almost daring in its willingness to throw a Marvel comic up on the screen. Compared with modern superhero movies now, though, it is distinctly lacking in color, and in comics-accurate costumes and details. The X-Men don’t wear anything approximating their comic-book uniforms; instead, they’re draped in matching black leather, a look they continued through the next two sequels.
Marty Friedman Plays His Favorite Riffs
We're thrilled to welcome Marty Friedman as a guest on Loudwire's Gear Factor series, with the guitar great sharing the riffs and bands that made him want to pick up the guitar, some valuable (and not so valuable) advice he picked up from his guitar teacher and reflecting on some of his own favorite riffs from his music.
The Funniest Neighborhood Town in Washington: It Will Make You LOL
Humor is subjective but there's one special town in Washington state that is infused with humor included right in its name. I've lived here for two decades and have never heard of this name, but now that I've learned about it, I'm looking forward to going there on a road trip with my kiddo.
Self-Checkouts are Being Removed from Oregon WinCo. Is WA Next?
So many stores seem to keep changing policy to keep up with times as well as demand. I remember when I saw my first self-checkout in Seattle in the late '90s. I was shocked as I asked myself things like 'how do they know people are telling the truth?' or 'what if someone just decides not to pay?' So much trust in these stores.
Get Ready to Vote: Ballots Headed to Yakima County Residents
It's almost time to vote in the August 6 Washington primary election and your ballot will soon be waiting for you. Ballots will be sent out soon and if you're not registered to vote you can register today. Voters in the state have no deadline which means you can register or update your address up to and including on election day and receive a ballot that same day.
The Strangest Disaster Movies Ever Made
Since the beginning of film, there have been disaster movies. Early silent movies were filled with floods, fires, and assorted cinematic calamities. In the 1970s, the remarkable success of Airport kicked off a decade of disasters; earthquakes, towering infernos, additional airports, Poseidon adventures, oh my. After a fallow period, they came roaring back in the ’90s, with aliens blowing up the White House, competing killer asteroid and volcano films, plus loads of twisters — or technically just one Twister. (Twisters wouldn’t arrive in theaters for another 30 years or so.)
A Huge ‘Star Wars’ Character Debuted in ‘The Acolyte’ Finale
The following post contains spoilers for the season finale of The Acolyte. Yet another long-discussed Star Wars character had made his long-awaited live-action debut. Famed Sith Lord Darth Plagueis makes a very brief cameo in one scene of the season finale of The Acolyte. Fans have been speculating about how...
2024 Emmy Nominations Announced: See the Full List
If it feels like we just did the whole Emmy Awards things, that’s because last year’s annual ceremony was delayed from the fall to the winter because of the multiple Hollywood strikes of 2023. With those thankfully behind us, the awards are returning to their more traditional position — with the full list of nominations for 2024 just announced.
Tom Morello Blasts Rage Against the Machine Fans for False Claims Against Band
Rage Against the Machine guitarist has weighed in on several criticisms lobbied against the group by fans on the X platform, with the discussion primarily dealing with whether or not the anti-establishment rockers required fans to be vaccinated in order to attend their 2022 reunion run. In a since-deleted tweet...
25 Best Rock Songs of the 1980s
What are the best rock songs of the 1980s? It was a decade that saw quite a bit of change as acts moved beyond the catchy guitar riffs of the '70s to show more technical prowess and a broader range of instrumentation while expanding the definitions of what rock could be and sound like.
The Scientific Reason You Make a ‘Stank Face’ at Wicked Guitar Riffs
Why, if something as a guitar riff can be so enjoyable, do we make what's known as the "stank face" in response to hearing something so initially impactful and impressive? As it turns out, on top of the many theories about the history of the "stank face," there's also a bit of science behind it.
Yakima Council Unanimously Approves Vicki Baker as New City Manager
Yakima's Vicki Baker has been named as the new Yakima City Manager. The longtime Yakima resident was chosen by the Yakima City Council as the new leader of Yakima through a series of interviews. THE COUNCIL WAS UNANIMOUS IN VOTING FOR BAKER. The council on Tuesday voted 7-0 to install...
What Is the ‘Rhino’ Piercing + Why Is It Trending?
What is the "rhino" piercing and why is it trending?. To coincide with the nu-metal revival that's taken place over the last few years, it appears that facial piercings are experiencing an increase in popularity as well. The rhino piercing is the latest that's gone viral — according to Wethrift,...
Setlist + Video – Limp Bizkit Kick Off ‘Loserville’ Summer Tour
Limp Bizkit officially kicked off their Loserville summer tour last night (July 16), treating the Somerset, Wisconsin crowd to a 15-song set loaded with classics and a pair of covers. The trek also features special guests Bones, Eddy Baker & Xavier Wulf, N8NOFACE and Corey Feldman, with Riff Raff serving...
Interview: Lamb of God’s Randy Blythe Discusses New Book + Why He Doesn’t Really Care About Celebrating Anniversaries
"I'm about out of things to say about a record we did 20 years ago. I have nothing really new to say and a lot of those memories are hazy." Randy Blythe minced no words when he hung out on Loudwire Nights Tuesday (July 16) to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Lamb of God's album, Ashes of the Wake.
Tennessee Cemetery Has a Creepy Mountain Dew Headstone
While Mountain Dew has not met its untimely death, it has still being immortalized on a headstone located in a Tennessee cemetery. It's even got a working bottle opener attached to it, too. Why Is There A Mountain Dew Headstone?. No, it isn't there to mark the grave of the...
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