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T-Bone, Anacortes police dog
Always a crowd favorite: K9 T-Bone of the Anacortes Police Department. These photos of T-Bone and his handler, Officer Tyler Hatcher, were taken at the National Night Out event August 6 at Storvik Park. Hatcher has been T-Bone’s handler since 2019. The two make public appearances on a regular basis.
Three Big Wenatchee Valley Fires In 12 Hours Keep Crews Busy
Wenatchee Valley firefighters were busy with three fires inside 12 hours between Thursday evening and Friday morning. Fire department chief Brian Brett says the most complicated of the fires took place at about 5:30 pm Thursday in the 2600 block of West Malaga Road south of Wenatchee. "Crews arrived to...
Seattle weather: Stormy Saturday night drying by Sunday
Seattle - A disturbance off the Oregon coast will eventually slide northward Saturday night, increasing chances for storms throughout much of Western Washington. Gusty winds, lightning, small hail along with heavy rain will be possible beginning in the evening through overnight. There is a slight to marginal chance for severe...
Toddler remains in hospital after foot cut off at Washington daycare
QUINCY, Wash. — A toddler remains in the hospital after his foot was run over by a lawn mower at a Washington daycare earlier this summer, family members say. Since the end of June, 2-year-old Mateo Pacheco Elliott has been hospitalized in Seattle. His mother, Stacey Elliott, said her toddler had his foot cut off while at daycare in Quincy, Washington. It happened June 24.
Lightning in the forecast for Western Washington this weekend
Summer storms might be brewing this weekend across Western Washington, forecasters say. "With this, we're expecting the potential of gusty winds, localized heavy rainfall, and even lightning!" the National Weather Service Seattle posted on their X account Thursday. A map the NWS posted showed that Tacoma and Eatonville both have...
Per-square-foot home-sales prices continue rising in region
Home-buyers across the Washington region in July shelled out more, on a per-square-foot basis, than they had a year before. The nine localities across the region tracked by the GazetteLeader all were in positive territory on a per-square-foot basis, based on an analysis of data supplied by Bright MLS, the region’s multiple-listing service.
Listings are up, interest rates may come down
Aug. 16—COLUMBIA BASIN — More homes are on the market this month than a year ago, according to data recently released by the Northwest Multiple Listing Service, which tracks real estate trends in 26 of Washington's 39 counties. Active listings increased 37.7% in July 2024 compared to July 2023, according to the NMLS. The increase in Grant County was less of a swing; there were 346 active ...
Washington Flash Flood Alert: Intense Storms Expected Over the Weekend
Spokane, WA – Flash Flood Watches have been issued for several counties in Washington State as a series of thunderstorms are expected to bring heavy rainfall and potentially dangerous conditions this weekend. The National Weather Service in Spokane has warned that flash flooding is likely in areas, particularly in Chelan, Okanogan, Kittitas, Yakima, Klickitat, and Skamania counties.
Navy Flight Schedule at NAS Whidbey Island Complex Aircraft carrier-based flight training operations are scheduled to occur at OLF and Ault field complex or Week of Aug. 19-25, 2024
NAVAL AIR STATION WHIDBEY ISLAND, Wash. – There are aircraft carrier-based flight training operations scheduled to occur at the Naval Air Station Whidbey Island complex the week of Aug. 19-25, 2024. People living in local communities should remain aware that the aforementioned operations are not the only operations out...
Retired WA state ferries sold for $100,000 each, heading to South America
SEATTLE - Two Washington State Ferries vessels are heading to Ecuador after a combined 100 years of service in Puget Sound. The Elwha and Klahowya have been out of commission since 2020 and 2017, respectively. WSF say the sale will alleviate costs and staffing concerns associated with storing and moving the old ferries around their docks.
Puyallup’s South Hill team represents the Northwest in Little League World Series
This is one of those cases when just appearing is a big victory. Puyallp’s South Hill Little League team makes its World Series premiere Friday afternoon. “You try to put yourself in all the right places to give them the right opportunities,” South Hill coach Derek Jennings told KIRO Newsradio. “It takes so much luck and just being in the right place at the right time. And, it’s nothing you can really, you can really put into words.”
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