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Target Making Yet Another Huge Change to Checkout Lanes
Be prepared for yet another update made to the checkout process if you're headed to Target in the coming days. It's been a period of change for customers and employees when it comes to the checkout lane at Target. Shoppers initially saw Target join other retail stores in relying more...
Poll: Should Tri-Cities Washington Ban All Fireworks for Good?
Poll: Should Tri-Cities Washington Ban All Fireworks for Good?. Days after the 4th of July, fireworks are still going off in my neighborhood in Kennewick Washington. It's great after a 30-year ban on fireworks that Kennewick has eased its fireworks regulations but sadly a few individuals can ruin the fun for everyone else.
‘Jackass’ Star Steve-O Is Getting a ‘Boob Job’
Steve-O is getting ready for a breast augmentation procedure. "I came up with the idea a few years ago to get a boob job and just film a bunch of legitimately funny hidden camera pranks with me in disguise, in various disguises, and then revealing who I actually am, and just funny endurance stunts and whatever," the Jackass star said on the X5 Podcast.
If You Won the WA Lottery, Here is How Much You Could Help Others in Washington?
If you won a lottery jackpot, would you help your immediate family and close friends?. We imagine we would have altruistic motives with our sudden wealth but after you’ve hit the jackpot, how much help could you do?. It depends on the size of your windfall and but someone...
Bothell Man Dies After Setting Off Firework on Top of His Head
A Bothell, WA man died Friday morning in a bizarre tragic accident. Man tried launching a mortar style firework from on top of his head. Around 2:30 AM, July5th, Bothell Police and EMS responded to a call about a man who had suffered a fireworks injury. Police said the man,...
Police Investigate Fatal Saturday Evening Shooting in Kennewick
Kennewick Police said the incident appears to be an insolated crime. Around 7:02 PM, Kennewick Police were called to the parking lot of the Crown Village Apartments, located at 445 North Volland, about a shooting. When they arrived the found an adult male suffering from gunshot wounds. He was rushed...
Potato cakes are back at Arby’s. Is this really a thing?
Fast food franchises are constantly trying to re-invent their image (and their menu) and sometimes they return back to the past. This week it’s Arby's with the re-introduction of the “potato cake”. A deep-fried triangle of shredded “tater” goodness. Think of the Arby's potato cake...
A Free Gift For Visitors in Washington? What Could It Be?
“Nothing in life is free. Someone, somewhere, is going to pay for it.”. Yes, that is true, but if payment wasn’t an option, what would be a good gift?. What type of gift would represent our city, valley, or state?. We asked our listeners and readers the question:. “What...
Strange UFOs Filmed North of Washington in Kelowna, BC
It's been a little while since we've had a good UFO sighting in the Pacific Northwest, but luckily, Canada comes to the rescue. While many were glued to the skies this past weekend, looking to see the Northern Lights of the Aurora Borealis, one family caught something that could not be easily explained.
Grand Coulee Dam Showcases The Power Of The Pacific Northwest
If you’re like me and haven’t taken a trip to visit the Grand Coulee Dam, you should put it on your bucket list & make plans for a visit this summer. Grand Coulee Dam, built between 1933 and 1942 during the Great Depression, is a testament to human ingenuity and engineering prowess. It is the largest concrete structure ever built and an iconic landmark of the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. While it wasn't the first dam on the Columbia River (that distinction goes to the Rock Island Dam), Grand Coulee Dam remains a symbol of American resilience and determination during a challenging time in the nation's history.
Rise in Pets Means We Need More Vets in Washington
Households with pets have increased, especially since the pandemic, but because of a workforce shortage, the people who care for our furry family members (medically) are desperately needed. My little dog, Rusty, was recently diagnosed with a pretty severe heart murmur. The way everything escalated from him being a Zoomie-filled...
Klickitat County Suspect Arrested in Kennewick, Wanted on Multiple Charges
Benton County Deputies were able to locate and arrest a wanted suspect out of Klickitat County, along with another suspect. Friday, July 5th, the charges were issued by Klickitat County (Ellensburg) for the suspect who was wanted on felony weapons possession, drive-by shooting and and 1st degree assault. He also had an outstanding DOC (Department of Corrections) warrant.
Former KSD Security Guard Facing Kidnapping Charges
A 26-year-old former Kennewick School District worker is being held in the Benton County Jail on an investigative hold for kidnapping. Man linked to disappearance of teen boy who was later found. Kennewick Police say a 14-year-old juvenile teen who was last seen by his family June 25th has been...
Time to rethink tampons: new research indicates toxic metals present
Pals with periods, I've got some terrifying news for you: tampons might be way more dangerous than we knew. You might be rethinking your next period product purchase by the time you're done reading this. New research studied the presence of metals in tampons. A new research article, published in...
Pasco Police Encounter Drugs, Guns, Assaults, & More Over the 4th
It was an extremely busy week for our men in blue in Pasco. Due to the 4th of July holiday, officers were dispatched to multiple calls of overdoses. Several users were successfully revived with the use of Narcan administered by medics and officers. Sure, holidays are a time to party,...
Oregon’s Alien Mountain Pass: A Scene Straight Out of Star Wars
If you want to see it for yourself, they just finished paving a new road...to a galaxy far, far away!. This Oregon Mountain Pass Could be a Star Wars Movie Set. Imagine an alien landscape where black and jagged lava fields stretch as far as the eye can see bordered by snow-capped peaks that pierce the sky in the background. This isn't a scene from a distant planet in a Star Wars film, it's the McKenzie Pass/Santiam Pass Scenic Byway in central Oregon. If Lucasfilm was looking for another alien planet to shoot scenes on, this mountain pass would be the perfect place.
Back in Time: Hanford B-Reactor Tours Reopen Until October
If you missed it before, make sure you take advantage before October!. Historic B-Reactor Tours Extended Through October 2024 in Tri-Cities. History enthusiasts and curious travelers rejoice as the Department of Energy (DOE) extends reservations for The Manhattan Project B-Reactor Tours until the end of October 2024. This announcement by Visit Tri-Cities opens up more opportunities this year for visitors to see one of the most significant historical and scientific landmarks in the United States.
‘Summer House’ Star Lindsay Hubbard is Pregnant: ‘Universe Has a Bigger Plan’
The Summer House star announced via Instagram that she is pregnant with her first child. "Trigger Warning: This post contains more fireworks than the 4th of July! WE’RE PREGNANT!!!!!," the reality TV star captioned her post. "I truly believe the universe has a bigger plan and this is it!...
Did You Know the World’s Longest Road Passes Through WA?
The Pan-American Highway is the longest driveable road in the world. The road is 19,000 miles long, depending on which route you take, stretching from Alaska to Argentina. In the Guinness Book of World Records it's listed as the longest motorable road in the world. The Pan-American Highway travels through 14 countries. And, according to en.wikivoyage.org the road passes through Washington State and Oregon.
Here’s What Taylor Swift Had to Say About Sabrina Carpenter’s Big Year
Taylor Swift is cheering on her friend Sabrina Carpenter. Taking to her Instagram on July 4, Carpenter shared that her upcoming Short 'n Sweet Tour has officially sold out and that her song "Espresso" has gone to No. 1 on pop radio. "And just like that you guys sold out...
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