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Man’s suicide in basement cell prompts renewed calls for more jail oversight in WA
If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org. Family members of a man whose suicide went undiscovered in Garfield County’s jail for over 18 hours are calling for more oversight into local jails across Washington. Kyle Lara’s parents settled a claim with the county, in […]
FBI Issues Jugging Warning: Video All Washingtonians Need to See
The FBI has issued a warning of an increasing crime trend called "jugging." Jugging is when a criminal suspect or group targets a customer leaving a bank ATM, or building with a significant amount of cash. Thieves approach victims as they get into their vehicles, or in some cases actually follow the victim as they drive off, to rob them at another location.
A Seamless Transition from Standalone to Centralized Refrigeration
If you ever visit Olympia, Washington and you’re looking for a genuine local community experience, visit either of the two Thriftway grocery stores—Bayview Thriftway on Puget Sound or Ralph’s Thriftway downtown. As you walk down the aisles, you’ll quickly notice how the staff know their customers by name and take pride in making them happy.
New Campground Limits Coming to WA Beginning August 18th
Beginning August 18th, all campgrounds in Washington State will have new limits on how many nights people can stay. The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission recently approved the new limits, as of August 18th, campers can only stay ten consecutive nights in any campground in the state, within a 30-day period. Campers will also only be allowed to stay a total of 90 days per calendar year in all state parks.
One Washington voter picks between 28 candidates for governor
About 14% of Washington voters remain undecided about who they’re supporting in the upcoming race for governor. And they have a lot to choose from. More than two dozen candidates have thrown their hat into the race.
Washington restoring Capitol Lake in Olympia to its natural state
OLYMPIA, Wash. — Mother Nature is helping Washington return a man-made lake to its natural state. The state is restoring Capitol Lake, a lake created by an Olympia dam in the 1950s, to an estuary. The project is estimated to cost over $25 million and will take over a...
Barnes & Noble Plans Return to Bellevue
Barnes & Noble has filed plans with the city to open a store at Bellevue Square, two years after closing its longtime downtown store, reported the Puget Sound Business Journal. Barnes & Noble is looking to occupy a vacant space that was formerly a Z Gallerie store that closed in...
Providence St. Peter, Centralia Nationally Recognized for Commitment To Providing High-Quality Cardiovascular Care
Providence St. Peter and Centralia hospitals were two of just 47 hospitals in Washington to receive Get With The Guidelines achievement awards for demonstrating commitment to following up-to-date, research-based guidelines for the treatment of heart disease and stroke. This ultimately led to more lives saved, shorter recovery times and fewer readmissions to the hospital.
Homeless Housing Network sets up shop in Wenatchee, connecting at-risk families to community resources
WENATCHEE—The Wenatchee Homeless Housing Network (HHN) opened at Link Transit’s Columbia Station in Downtown Wenatchee. It aims to connect community members who are homeless or at risk of homelessness to various local resources. Through teamwork with a plethora of local organizations, the HHN works to help at-risk Wenatchee inhabitants find independence, stability, and housing to meet their individual needs.
Oregon Trail Days: Pioneer Village, a parade, music, food and more coming to Tenino this weekend
Tenino’s marquee event is set to take place for the 57th year on Friday, July 26, through Sunday, July 28. Oregon Trail Days celebrates the town’s role in the historic
Two Projects Broke Ground of High Interest to Snohomish County Residents
The warm summer weather also means construction season. Two important projects broke ground in Everett that will be of high interest to those who live in Snohomish County. The first project may not be super exciting, but it is very important:. Reservoir 3 Replacement. On Tuesday, Everett’s infrastructure improvement project...
Kroger opioid settlement funds on their way to Gig Harbor, other cities
Most jurisdictions in the West Sound have signed on to a settlement agreement with grocery company Kroger following a lawsuit over its role in the opioid crisis. Others are expected to follow suit. Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson announced the $47.5 million settlement in April. The grocery company, which does...
WSP seeks driver who shot at another vehicle on SR 518 in south King County
KING COUNTY, Wash. — The Washington State Patrol is seeking the public's help finding a man accused of shooting a driver who honked at him on State Route 518 near SeaTac and Burien Wednesday. The incident occurred around 7:15 p.m. as a 911 caller reported they were shot at...
Seattle mayor proposes sending some misdemeanor offenders to Des Moines jail
DES MOINES, Wash. - Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell has proposed a plan to send some misdemeanor offenders in Seattle to South Correctional Entity (SCORE) in Des Moines. According to a press release from the Mayor's office, this pilot program would use 20 beds at SCORE which would cost between $1.5 to $3 million per year, allowing the City of Seattle to "more consistently book individuals who have engaged in misdemeanor criminal offenses"
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