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Meet BroTatoe…Our Tri-Cities Animal Shelter Pet of The Week
Our Tri-Cities Animal Shelter Pet of the Week is a one year old border collie mix who is as cool as his name indicates. BroTatoe still has his puppy energy, being as young as he is, but he also knows when it's time to chill out and play it cool.
Can You Believe This Beautiful County Has the Highest Rate of Premature Deaths in WA?
You may have heard the news that King County is the healthiest county in Washington state. “Compared to the national average, King County has a lower rate of premature death and a lower share of adults reporting that they're in poor physical health.” - Axios. Great news for King...
Popular YouTuber Pretty Pastel Please Dead at 30
Popular YouTuber Pretty Pastel Please has died. She was 30. The news of her passing was announced in an Instagram post that was shared to her page on July 5. "We come to you today with a devastating announcement. It is with a heavy heart that we must inform you that Alex, known to many as Pretty Pastel Please, has passed away. Her passing was sudden, unexpected and devastating to all who knew her," the post began.
Fireworks Safety In Tri-Cities & Laws Around Using Them
People around the area have been stocking up on fireworks for the 4th of July holiday. You can't miss the tents selling the traditional 4th entertainment as more and more cities have either legalized or relaxed their laws around fireworks use. That can lead to confusion among residents in Tri-Cities. The cities are on the same pages with the majority of things but fireworks are a little different.
The End of ‘Cobra Kai’ Begins in New Season 6 Trailer
The final season of Cobra Kai on Netflix will span 15 episodes, spread across three different “parts.” And the first part is set to debut later this month. The new trailer picks up the story after last season’s big karate tournament, and sees longtime enemies Daniel La Russo (Ralph Macchio) and Johnny Lawrence (William Zabka) now joining forces to lead a school they teach together. Which is good because the old Cobra Kai sensei John Kreese (Martin Kove) is back yet again (He faked his own death! He escaped from jail! These are things that are happening on a show based on The Karate Kid!) and he is hungry for revenge.
Is Taylor Swift Throwing Her Annual Fourth of July Party?
Taylor Swift has had a busy year, but she is not kicking back and relaxing with her annual Fourth of July party. Every year the singer hosts a party at her Rhode Island mansion to celebrate the United States gaining its independence. However, this year will look a bit different as Swift is set to not even be in the country.
Kesha Releases Her First Single as an Independent Artist
Kesha is kicking off the Fourth of July by celebrating her Independence as an artist with a new single. The song is called "Joyride" and is the first taste of new music that fans have had since she released her Gag Order album in 2023. "I couldn’t have made it...
Germany Honoring Taylor Swift by Renaming Entire City After Her
Germany is honoring Taylor Swift ahead of her Eras Tour stop in the city of Gelsenkirchen by renaming it "Swiftkirchen." The "Fortnight" singer is scheduled to play three shows in Gelsenkirchen, located five hours away from Berlin, later this month between July 17 and July 19. German Swiftie Aleshanee Westhoff...
‘Gladiator II’ First Images Reveal Sequel’s First Plot Details
The first images of Ridley Scott’s Gladiator II are here, and with them we finally have a better sense of what this long-in-development sequel is all about. Previously we didn’t know much more than the fact that the film focused on the adult version Lucilla’s son from the first film. Crowe’s Maximus died at the end of the original Gladiator, one big reason it took over 20 years to put together a sequel.) Now played by Paul Mescal, Lucius apparently “has a wife and child, and lives a relatively peaceful life with them until conquerors from his homeland begin to encroach.”
Tri-Cities Rotary Announces Date for the Popular Annual Duck Race
The 36th Annual Mid-Columbia Duck Race will be held on Saturday, September 24th. It's one of my all-time favorite family-friendly events, and I can't wait! This year, the 36th Annual Mid-Columbia Duck Race will be held at Columbia Park. Ducks are scheduled to hit the water at 12 noon. The annual race is a fundraising effort for 5 local Rotary clubs. Money raised goes to support local human service organizations, projects, and student education. Nearly $3 million has been raised since the Duck Races began.
What You’ve Heard About Crows Is Bizarrely True and a Bit Frightening
Do we dare talk about Alfred Hitchcock's 1963 horror classic, The Birds? Except right now, I'm talking about real life and the creepy fact that we should never cross a crow because they never, ever forget a face and even pass it on their flock. And yes, that flock passes...
Here’s What a Green Cap on Your Tire Air Valve Means
Do you ever have to pull into a service station and drop some quarters into a machine and fill your tires up? Do you even check your tire pressure or do you just wait for your car to warn you about low air?. I try and check every month or...
Death By Space Junk? It’ll Soon Be More Common Than You Might Think
At the moment, your statistical chances of being injured or killed by a bolt of lightning are greater than the likelihood of getting maimed or dying by a piece of falling space junk...but experts say that's about to change. A new report released by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) says...
Canned salmon with a wormy surprise.
I love smoked salmon. I have since I was a kid. Let me backtrack just a little bit, my dad loved salmon fishing. Every year he would make at least one, sometimes two, trips over to the Olympic Peninsula to go salmon fishing and then he would come back with a few fish and sometimes boxes of smoked salmon.
PNW Heat Wave: What is THE Practical Thermostat Temperature?
It's not a secret. An Excessive Heat Warning is in effect Friday through Tuesday. It will be dangerously hot with highs expected in the 90s and 100s. Sunday through Tuesday will be the hottest days. Do NOT leave children or pets in unattended vehicles. Vehicle interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.
WA I-2066 Gets 413,000 Signatures to Protect Natural Gas
The latest effort of Lets Go WA appears to be successful. Initiative 2066 would protect natural gas as an option for consumers. Following the lastest moves by the Democratic party in the legislature and the Climate Commitment Act, utility companies are being squeezed into gradually forcing consumers away from natural gas.
Glimpse of History: 87-year-old photos from Seattle’s July 4th Parade
One of the marvels of film - whether it's still photography or motion videos - is that we can look back on the past in a tangible way. I love looking back at digital archives and photo albums from libraries and museums because it makes understanding history easier. Today I...
Why You Absolutely Shouldn’t Dump Salt Down Your Drains
A trend has emerged that has people pouring large amounts of salt down the drains in their home. It's not about cutting salt out of their diets. Salt is becoming a go-to solution as a way to make a cheap drain cleaner. But salt alone can't get the job down.
Cash, Handgun, & Fentanyl, Oh My! Seattle PD Nabs Scooter Perp
If you witnessed this scooter chase by Seattle police, you might have thought they were filming a movie!. A few weeks ago on June 15th(video has the wrong date), Seattle Police made a strange but significant arrest in South Lake Union, catching an armed suspect who attempted to run from police on a scooter like a scene from a movie.
30 Extremely Negative Letterboxd Reviews of Classic Movies Everyone Loves
No consensus is unanimous. For proof of that statement, look no further than the list of 30 films below, drawn from the hundreds — even thousands in some cases! — of half-star reviews on Letterboxd for some of the most beloved films in the history of cinema. (A half-star is the lowest-possible rating on Letterboxd, by the way; there is no zero star option.)
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