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Feds detain stranded Ecuador crew after failed tow of retired WA ferries
SEATTLE - South American mariners tasked with transporting two retired Washington ferries to Ecuador for scrapping have been detained by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) after the tow attempt failed. According to Washington State Ferries (WSF) spokesperson Dana Warr, the crew was hired by the purchaser of the decommissioned...
[Time Lapse Video] Northern Lights Seen in Washington Wednesday
Last Wednesday night, sky watchers just north of Seattle were treated to an unexpected celestial spectacle of the northern lights. Northern Lights Dazzle North of Seattle: A Stunning Aurora Display. Last Wednesday night, sky watchers just north of Seattle were treated to a breathtaking and surprising display of the northern...
Two injured in car accident on North Country Homes Boulevard
SPOKANE, Wash. — Two people were injured after a car struck them while they were attempting to repair their broken-down car. According to a spokesperson from the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office, the incident occurred on North Country Homes Boulevard. As the two people were working on their car, another car traveling northbound crashed with them and their car.
Spokane Valley detectives wrap up investigation at problem property
SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. — After a months-long investigation, Spokane Valley Detectives have concluded their inquiry into a residence on the 7300 block of East 4th Avenue, which has been a frequent source of community concerns. According to a press release from the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office, the property, located...
High visibility patrols will target impaired drivers in King County this Labor Day weekend
In a bid to enhance roadway safety, the King County Target Zero Traffic Safety Coalition announced that it will be conducting High Visibility Enforcement (HVE) patrols throughout this Labor Day weekend. These patrols are focused on identifying and removing impaired drivers from the roads as part of the ongoing “100...
If your rent’s “too damn high”, Maybe this will help…. Maybe.
I have touched on this topic before, and you know how I feel about it. “The rent is too damn high”. That is anyone trying to rent a property in Washington state knows that rates have skyrocketed and to me, it just seems criminal. Well, now we might...
WA Forest Service Encouraging You to EAT this Invasive Species
Invasive species seem to be becoming more and more part of our regular news. They have some invasive species out on the east coast and parts of New York where officials basically just tell you to kill them on site like the Spotted Lantern Bugs from Pittsburgh. News of this...
Washington High School vs. Franklin Pierce High School Football Live Stream, TV Info - Saturday, August 31
On Saturday, August 31, Franklin Pierce High School will host Washington High School, beginning at 10:00 a.m. PT. Get full access to live regular season and postseason sporting events and get 45% off compared to a monthly pass with an NFHS Network annual pass. Washington vs. Franklin Pierce Game Information.
Plan Finalized to Kill Thousands of Owls Around the Northwest
The federal government will move ahead with plans to kill tens of thousands of barred owls in Washington, Oregon, and California to protect threatened spotted owls. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced a decision on Wednesday to adopt a controversial barred owl management strategy that calls for lethal removal of the birds by shooting them with shotguns and, in some cases, capturing and euthanizing them.
Where’s Climate Commitment Funds Going? LGBTQ, Tribes, Ethnic Groups
According to the WA State Department of Health, there are 41 groups or entities in the state who are "vulnerable" to climate change. WA State hands out $14.1 million in Climate Commitment funds to groups. According to DOH, the groups who are receiving grant money are receiving it from the...
Fairs provide window into dairy industry as number of farms nationwide declines
MONROE, Wash. — Data from the United States Department of Agriculture shows a significant decline in dairy farms in recent decades as businesses consolidate due to rising costs and lower milk prices. But family farms in Washington continue to innovate, coming up with new ways to keep their farms...
30 state businesses nominated for Employer of the Year Awards
Two businesses in Edmonds and three in Lynnwood are among the 2024 nominees for Governor’s Employer Awards presented by the Washington State Governor’s Committee on Disability Issues & Employment (GCDE). These awards honor public and private employers statewide for their exemplary work recruiting, hiring, retaining and promoting workers with disabilities.
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