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Tri-Cities…Your Natural Gas Bill Is Going To Skyrocket!
Over the weekend I received a form letter from Cascade Natural Gas, maybe you got one too, that laid out the coming rate increase...and what an increase it is. Even though it was a form letter, it had a touch of personal as it was signed by CGNC President and CEO Nicole Kivisto. In some ways it came across as an apology...in other ways, a warning. Ultimately it was an in depth explanation of what was set to begin with July's bill.
ALERT: Heat Wave Danger for Washington Over 4th of July Holiday
The National Weather Service is warning about the heat over the upcoming 4th of July holiday weekend!. Washington State Braces for Intense and Prolonged Heat Wave. As much of the western United States prepares for a severe heat wave this summer, Washington State is also gearing up for extreme temperatures expected, especially in the next few days. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued hot forecasts, predicting record-breaking highs and prolonged periods of scorching heat that could extend through the holiday weekend and into next week.
TikToker Can’t Identify Celebrity at Airport; She Responds ‘It’s Me’
In the most 2024 thing that ever 2024ed, TikToker Richmond Staunton Keeling (@richmondkeeling) captured the moment when, while waiting parked at arrivals at the airport, he saw numerous people walking up to the woman standing in front of his vehicle and asking her for photos. Not knowing who this person...
WA Worker ‘Pays Themselves’ $878K, Biggest Internal Fraud Since ’09
Officials say it's the biggest case of internal fraud in years. According to the WA State Auditor's Office, the person who worked in the Office of Administrative Hearings stole the money from the state between June 2019 and May 2023. Authorities say the worker used the agency's credit card to...
This Pop Star Is Now Selling Pictures of Her Feet on OnlyFans
Lily Allen is expanding her career from pop music to feet pics. That's right, the "F--k You" singer has launched a new OnlyFans account featuring photos of her feet with subscription prices set at just over $10. The singer and podcast host has reportedly already uploaded at least six pics...
WA, OR Drivers: How You Can Score 40 Cents Off Gas Discount Today
To get this huge gas discount, you have to act today!. Discounted Gas Per Gallon Offered Today in Washington, Oregon, & California. Who wants to fill up their gas tanks for the holiday weekend at a 40-cent per gallon discount? Circle K is gearing up to make this year's Independence Day celebrations a little lighter on the wallet with a special promotion on fuel and car washes, but you have to move fast to take advantage. This afternoon (Tuesday, July 2, 2024) from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., Circle K is offering a huge holiday discount of 40 cents per gallon on gasoline at select locations across California, Oregon, and Washington, including stations in Yakima and the Tri-Cities. Yes, ONLY FROM 4 TO 7 P.M. TONIGHT!!!
Pasco PD Officer Turns to ‘Firefighting’ Dealing with Unruly Suspect
Pasco Police had to do a little firefighting while dealing with a strange, bizarre suspect early Sunday morning. The suspect was climbing a pole at Fairchild Cinemas. Just after midnight Monday morning, Pasco PD was dispatched to the theater parking lot on Convention Drive in west Pasco about a strange suspect.
LOL Reason Ben Affleck, Matt Damon Put X-Rated Robin Williams Scene in Their Movie
Sometimes it's all about nostalgia and I totally went down that road watching the 1997 block buster, award-winning Good Will Hunting, arguably one of the best movies of all time about a gifted janitor working at Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Like so many of us, we google things about movies...
Famous Celeb Spotted Watching Sea Lions on the Oregon Coast
Famous Celeb Spotted Watching Sea Lions on the Oregon Coast. I'm a huge fan of the Irwin family and I love their wildlife conservation work in Australia. Robert Irwin, the son of the famous "Crocodile Hunter" Steve Irwin and Animal Activist Terri Irwin was recently spotted on the Oregon Coast watching some sea lions sunbathe and argue. My wife and I have been to the exact spot in Newport where the sea lions love to lounge and sleep.
50 Photos Catching Lindsay Lohan Growing Up in Front of the Camera
Lindsay Lohan was able to achieve worldwide recognition thanks both to her acting roles as a young adult and a few notorious bumps she encountered along the way. Lohan was born July 2, 1986 and grew up on Long Island. After taking acting gigs for commercial appearances, the young star would land her first major role in the 1998 remake of The Parent Trap.
Kate Beckinsale Bares Her Butt After Receiving ‘Horrific News’
Kate Beckinsale has a cheeky way of dealing with hard times. The actress posted a video to Instagram on Monday (July 1) in which she is seen in a high-rise apartment mooning the city below via the window. The iconic London department store Harvey Nichols was just outside the window...
‘Married at First Sight New Zealand’ Star Andrew Jury, 33, Dies in Prison Before Trial
A former Married at First Sight New Zealand star, Andrew Jury, was found dead in his cell in prison just hours before trial on June 27. According to reports, Jury was being held at the Mt. Eden Corrections Facility in Auckland, New Zealand. The prison general manager Dion Paki told...
Ultimate Guide to Tri-Cities WA 2024 July 4th Extravaganza: A-Z Celebration Schedules
Ultimate Guide to Tri-Cities WA 2024 July 4th Extravaganza: A-Z Celebration Schedules. It's almost the 4th of July here in the Tri-Cities and the Columbia Basin has a ton of events going on for the holiday. Your Complete A-Z 2024 4th of July Tri-Cities WA Celebration Schedules. If you and...
Man Shot by Early Morning Trespassers Near Soap Lake
Grant County Deputies continue to search for suspects who shot a property owner in the chest early Monday morning. Around 3:40 AM, the GCSO says they received a report of three people driving around a rural area southeast of Soap Lake, in the Rd 16.2 NE area. A property owner, 42-year-old Justin Hahnlen, confronted one of the three people, identified as Nicholas Brown, 39, of Ephrata and with help from another person, detained him.
Century Old Kennewick Family Business Closes Doors for Good
Sunday June 30th marked the end of one of, if not the, longest family owned business in the Tri-Cities. Current owner Chris Ingersoll posted a message on the Farmer's Exchange Facebook page that the venerable downtown Kennewick store would be closing it's doors for good. Why After 100 Years Is...
Shop The 5 Best Outlet Malls in Washington State
I love me a good deal! I especially love name brands at discount prices! Outlet malls are a must when you want to save some money and still have that designer tag. Luckily for us, they are scattered throughout Washington, so we don't have to travel too far!. Here are...
Why Fewer People are Buying Grills to Barbecue at Home
Not as many people are interested in buying a grill for their home according to a new report on a recent decline in sales. But that doesn't mean there are fewer people cooking on their patio this summer. Barbecue Industry Trends. A recent article published by CNN looked at trends...
Puppy Ban: Under 6 Months Barred at Washington-Canada Border
Do not get stuck with your little fuzzy loved one on the other side of the border!. Veterinarian Warns About New Puppy Border Regulations. Starting August 1st, 2024, new regulations from the CDC will significantly impact travelers crossing the U.S. border with dogs, according to a recent warning by a Spokane veterinarian. They posted the warning on Reddit after learning of the changes coming this August to the border which could greatly impact animal owners trying to cross to and from Canada. The changes are aimed at tightening security and closing loopholes at the border, especially when talking about the entry of puppies or the verification of rabies vaccinations.
A teen endangered: Washington’s unsolved murder of Tracy West
Shelton, Washington is a small city built off the logging industry, like many of Washington's old towns. Located along the west shore of Puget Sound near Oakland Bay, the area is surrounded by forest, offering idyllic views and peaceful scenery. But beneath those canopies, monsters were hiding. One of them took the life of 17-year-old Tracy West, and has still not been captured.
Homeless Housing Operator Busted for Embezzlement in Bellingham
According to court records, the co-founder of a homeless charity that operates two tiny home villages for homeless people siphoned off thousands from the charity. The man will spend 2 months in jail plus paying back money. The man, identified as 67-year-old James Lee Peterson, will spend 60 days in...
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