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Mt. Rainier is Taller than Mt. Everest. No, Really!
At 29,029 feet, it's wildly known that Mt. Everest is has the highest altitude from sea level on planet Earth, but did you know it's not the tallest mountain?. Confusing, I know. The tallest mountain belongs to Mauna Kea which is mostly underwater so since they measure altitude above sea level, this wouldn't count as the tallest point.
Urgent Recall For 25 Amazon Items Sold In Washington
As much as I have a 'shop local' mentality, it sure is fun to shop on Amazon. You place the order, it shows up on your doorstop in just a couple of days and, if you don't care for it or didn't work for you, they have a great return policy.
Fireworks Now Banned Near This Popular Washington State Dam
If you are spending the 4th of July near this popular dam, make sure you know about these new regulations for fireworks!. Grand Coulee Dam Area Fireworks Prohibited; Marina Way Gate Closed for 4th of July. Ahead of the Independence Day celebrations, the Bureau of Reclamation has announced a temporary...
10 Wacky Packages Cards From the ’70s That You Won’t Believe Existed
If you were a young fan of Mad Magazine's absurdist sometimes controversial humor in the '70s, then no doubt you were also a collector of Wacky Packages, the spoofs of common household products that seemed to live in the same universe. What Were Wacky Packages?. Wacky Packages were TOPPS collectible...
Elevated Fire Danger as Strong Winds Return to PNW on Sunday & Monday
Strong winds make a return to Washington and Oregon with a dry trough moving through the area. It's a double threat this weekend as Geomagnetic storm conditions have reached G4 (SEVERE) levels. The winds will be an issue Sunday into Monday. Fire spread concerns will be elevated, as always this...
KSD Board Passes Resolution About Biological Boys in Girls Sports
The debate over biological boys competing in girls sports has been a topic of debate for the last few years. It really came into focus in 2021 when Lia Thomas, a transgender swimmer at the University of Pennsylvania, gained national attention for winning the NCAA Division I national championship in 500 meter women's freestyle by almost two seconds over the second place finisher.
Franklin County Fends Off Cyber-Attack Thursday
Franklin County officials released information Friday afternoon about a cyber-attack attempt made on the county's IT system. Thursday, Franklin County IT team able to ward off attempt. No time was given, but County Commissioners said the county's computer system was the subject of an attack on Thursday. County IT workers...
What’s The Legal Age for Getting Ears Pierced in WA?
Ok, I'll admit, I am totally going through this in my home. My 7-year-old really wants her ears pierced. So bad that, when we go to stores, we will walk by the earrings and she will say,. "Oh, aren't those pretty, must be nice..." - My 7yr old manipulator. I...
Have you been to “Skid Road” in Seattle? It’s a real place.
When I was a kid, we used to talk about Skid Row as a place where the down and out would land. People who had landed on rock bottom with nowhere to go but up. It wasn't until years later that I learned that there was an actual place in Seattle called Skid Road.
5 Bakeries in Washington Ranked as Best in the Nation
Who doesn't LOVE fresh baked bread? Better yet, who doesn't love visiting a bakery?. I live for the smell and taste of fresh baked pastries and bread. One could get that in their home, but that's too much work. When I began this article, I was all set to focus on one bakery in Washington. However, after researching, there are five bakeries in Washington getting national attention.
Washington Wasn’t Supposed to Be Named For The First President
The origins of state names are an interesting look back through history. The U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Indian Affairs has compiled an overview of how each of the 50 states were named including one that many of us have never heard of-- the state of Franklin. Named...
Pest Expert Warns ‘Bug Boom’ will Infest Washington This Summer
Get ready to be buried by bugs this summer in Washington State!. Washington State Pest Populations Predicted to Explode This Summer. As meteorologists forecast a warmer-than-average summer with regular rainfall across Washington in 2024, experts are predicting a surge in pests that could have an impact statewide. The anticipated weather conditions are expected to largely increase populations of cockroaches, ants, spiders, houseflies, bed bugs, centipedes, crickets, and silverfish. These high numbers of insect pests in Washington State are expected to seek shelter indoors and thrive in the warm, moist environment.
Travis Tritt’s 1991 Smash Hit Brings 13-Year-Old to Tears in Heartfelt Video: WATCH
A proud dad posted a video on TikTok showing his 13-year-old daughter being brought to tears by Travis Tritt, a.k.a. "the Tritt." The teenager covered her face as her dad laughed along to Tritt's powerful tune "Anymore." "Travis Tritt done brought my 13-year-old to tears with a song from 1991,"...
Trump and Biden’s Disastrous 2024 Presidential Debate Draws Hilarious Reactions and Memes
President Joe Biden and former president Donald Trump set the internet ablaze with their first debate. On June 27, the adversaries faced off in the first presidential debate of the 2024 election cycle. The debate lasted 90-minutes and the candidates were asked many questions about the state of the United States and the affairs of the world. Some of the major topics covered include: the Middle East, the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol, Trump's recent criminal conviction, the economy and more.
Several Units Gutted in Kennewick Apartment Fire
Early Friday morning Kennewick Fire Crews were dispatched to the apartment complex at 200 South Union Street, for a report of multiple units on fire at the Sunrise Villas complex. When crews arrived a lot of smoke was coming up. According to Kennewick Fire Chief Chad Michael, units arrived within...
David Foster Slammed for Calling Wife Katharine McPhee ‘Fat’ in Resurfaced Clip
David Foster is on the receiving end of backlash after an old clip of him calling Katherine McPhee "fat" has come to light. The video in question was posted to TikTok by the user @maniaph and is from 2023 when the pair performed as part of the David Foster and Friends concert.
Home Depot Gets Hit with $1.6 Million Fine by WA Dept. of Ecology
The large fine comes years after trying to get the Home Depot to comply with Washington State law. Washington State Fines Home Depot $1.6 Million for HFCs. The Washington Department of Ecology has imposed a large fine of $1.6 million on The Home Depot for continuing to sell items containing hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), despite state laws prohibiting their use. This penalty comes after two years of attempts by the department to bring the retailer into compliance after legislative measures were adopted to phase out HFCs in Washington.
Astronauts Trained Here: Oregon Landmark Will Make You Feel Like You’re on the Moon.
Most of us who have been on this planet for any length of time have looked up at a full moon and wondered what it might be like to walk on its surface. We can only imagine by viewing pictures and videos taken by the handful of humans who have set foot on the moon’s surface. Well, I'm happy to report that there is a place on Earth that resembles the surface of the moon - so much so, that NASA sent astronauts to train there in 1964.
Is Taylor Swift Already Working on New Music?
A new Taylor Swift album could already be in the works, according to one report. According to sources that spoke to the Daily Mail, Swift does not plan to take a break anytime soon and is eyeing a 2025 release for more new music. However, a new album may not...
These Hidden Gems in Eastern Washington Are Worth the Trip
More often than not, when we hear about all the best things about Washington State, so many times these national lists just focus on the western side of the Cascade Mountain Range. Oh, there's plenty of greatness on the westside including Mt. Rainier, the Olympic peninsula, our great coastline attractions, the natural hot springs, and so many more. I'm not discrediting those.
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