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Lacey Planning Commission reviews county’s rezone request for Martin Way property
The Lacey Planning Commission recently received an introductory briefing from Planning Manager Ryan Andrews on an out-of-cycle rezone request from Thurston County. The request concerns an 8.17-acre parcel along the Martin Way corridor in the unincorporated portion of the Lacey Urban Growth Area. The property, used primarily for trailer storage,...
Health Advisory - Toxic Algae Warning - Ocean Shores
The Grays Harbor County Emergency Management says that today, test results confirmed the presence of toxins in a water sample collected from the Oyhut Canal just south of Lake Minard that had been showing signs of an Algal bloom. Out of an abundance of caution, Grays Harbor County Environmental Health is issuing a health advisory for all bodies of freshwater in and around the City of Ocean Shores as a result. Conditions will continue to be monitored in the coming weeks, in the meantime….
Overnight Fire Destroys Home, Spreads To Hills Near Cashmere
Chelan County Fire District 6 from Monitor is on the scene of a fire at a residence in the 6600 block of North Dryden Road. The fire is reported to have destroyed a home and spread into the adjacent hillside. The fire has been burning several acres as a result...
This Washington Fire Year Really Isn’t Easy!
Current Situation: The Easy Fire is burning through dense timber, dead trees, and ground vegetation on very steep terrain. Activity near State Route 20 has moderated, but there is still fire within the north and south sides of the perimeter. Firefighters, in collaboration with the Washington Department of Transportation (WSDOT), have been clearing debris and fallen trees from the highway. The closure status of the highway is being frequently reassessed, so check the WSDOT travel map for updates.
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.
At 94, Charlie Tapper isn't just a ringer at horseshoes, he's winning at life
While global attention will be on the Paris 2024 Olympics, the Tri-Cities will be celebrating their own world games. The National Horseshoe Pitchers World Tournament is happening in Kennewick from July 29 to August 10. Organizers will welcome nearly 1,000 top pitchers from all over the world. Among them is Charlie Tapper from Auburn, Washington.
Jerry Dipoto could pull off White Sox trade after Mariners' Randy Arozarena deal
I don't know about your friend group, but the group texts that I am in have all kinds of theories going on as to what else the Mariners are going to do as the deadline approaches, stemming from the Randy Arozarena trade that the team made Thursday night. As the team heads to Chicago for a series against the White Sox, a thought popped into my head.
Town & Country Markets debuts in-store restaurant
Seattle-area grocery chain Town & Country Markets is taking on restaurants with the debut of a market-to-table restaurant called Field House. The grocer collaborated with chef and restaurateur Ethan Stowell on the concept’s menu, which serves up “classic favorites drawing inspiration from the markets’ pantries, seasonal ingredients and regional purveyors,” the announcement said.
Seattle weather: More sun Friday, but rain returns early next week
Seattle - Sunshine returns Friday in Western Washington, but a passing front will bring a chance of rain for the first time in weeks by Monday. Temperatures will be back to normal Friday with highs in the upper 70s and low 80s in the central and south Puget Sound areas.
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