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Was a Washington State Man A Serial Killer That Got Away?
Last August, a 49-year-old cold case in Massachusetts was solved. It was one of the most famous unsolved murders in 'The Bay State.' 'The Lady of the Dunes' was the oldest unidentified homicide victim in the State. Ruth Marie Terry's hands were removed from her body and she was found...
Washington gray wolves stay on the state’s endangered species list
The Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission has ruled to keep gray wolves in Washington on the state’s endangered species list. The pair of close pair of 5-4 votes which took place last week, ends more than a year of sometimes bitter fighting between both sides of the controversial issue.
The 13 WA Hospitals That Received the Perfect ‘A’ Safety Grade
THE 13 WA HOSPITALS THAT RECEIVED THE PERFECT ‘A’ SAFETY GRADE. My mother recently had an extended hospital stay. It made sense to me that the hospital she was cared for at: St. Michael’s Medical Center in Silverdale - was given an “A” rating by the Leapfrog Group.
Washington State Pack Acquires Three Transfers for 2025 Season – Pitchers McPartland & Bumiller, Outfielder O’Gorman
Head Coach Victoria Hayward announces the signing of pitchers Jessica McPartland and Tess Bumiller, along with outfielder Lexi O'Gorman, to bolster the Pack's roster for the 2025 campaign, enhancing the pitching staff and outfield lineup. McPartland threw 173 strikeouts in 164.1 innings with a 2.39 ERA. Bumiller struck out 56...
Schrier calls for more resources to support wildfire fighting effort
WASHINGTON DC—Congresswoman Kim Schrier (D-WA) is urgently calling for additional resources to combat the Pioneer Fire in Washington State, which has burned over 30,000 acres and is threatening the remote community of Stehekin. In a letter addressed to the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC) on July 25, Rep. Schrier...
Claws for concern: The green crab epidemic threatening Washington clams
Scientists are diving deep into the mysteries of Washington’s coastal ecosystems, focusing on the invasive European green crabs. Their research aims to uncover how these crabs are affecting local habitats and contributing to the decline in Manila clam harvests.
Lawmakers call for director of children’s services in Washington to resign
At least two Washington lawmakers are demanding Department of Children, Youth and Families director Ross Hunter resign amid the agency’s decision to suspend intakes at two state juvenile detention facilities due to overcrowding. Democratic state Rep. Mari Leavitt of University Place and Republican Rep. Travis Couture of Allyn both posted on social media Thursday calling […]
Washington state's Democratic delegates vote to endorse Kamala Harris for president
Washington state's Democratic delegation came out in favor of supporting Vice President Kamala Harris Thursday, throwing more weight behind Harris' presidential campaign. RELATED: Kamala Harris may be ‘brat.’ But is that enough to sway young voters in Washington? “As the first South Asian woman to lead a state party organization for any major party and as our delegation chair, I am beyond thrilled to announce that the Washington State Delegation has voted overwhelmingly to support the first woman of color to represent a major party in a presidential election," said Shasti Conrad, chair of Washington State Democrats. "With Harris as our nominee we will protect our fundamental rights and freedoms and defeat Donald Trump’s and MAGA’s extremist Project 2025 agenda." Washington state's delegation heading to the Democratic National Convention voted 79-17 in favor of Harris. According to the party, no other candidates were considered — it was a strict yes or no vote to endorse Harris.
Governor Jay Inslee appoints new Washington State LGBTQ Commission director
OLYMPIA, Wash. – The Washington State LGBTQ Commission’s new director was tapped for her new role after serving as the deputy director of policy and outreach for Governor Jay Inslee. Inslee appointed his former deputy policy director Lisa Keating on July 22. “With her integrity, experience and dedication...
South Pend Oreille Fire and Rescue hires new Fire Chief
PEND OREILLE, Idaho — The South Pend Oreille Fire and Rescue (SPOFR) announced their new Fire Chief on Saturday. According to SPOFR, Shane Stocking accepted SPOFR's formal offer as their next Fire Chief. Stocking has been in the fire service for over 15 years and has experience in multiple fire departments, including California and Florida. He also is a certified Paramedic.
Over 1,000 Spokane Valley residents without power amid ongoing outage
SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. – More than 1,000 Inland Power customers in the Spokane Valley area are without power. According to the Inland Power outage map, 1,159 customers are affected. The cause of the outage is currently unknown. This is a developing story, and further information will be provided as...
Waterfollies hydroplane crashes; Driver escapes with minor injuries
KENNEWICK, Wash. — A hydroplane crashed Saturday during the first heat of the H1 Unlimited races. J. Michael Kelly was behind the wheel when he got caught in the rooster tail of another boat, lifting him up off the water. He cartwheeled several times before crashing front-end first into...
Washington-based feature film highlights Cashmere, Leavenworth
CASHMERE – Cashmere, Leavenworth, and US-2 will be featured in “Evergreens,” a Washington-based feature-length film. The cast and crew spent multiple days filming at the Outpost Saloon, an orchard in Cashmere, and iconic locations in downtown Leavenworth. “It's definitely a place where as soon as you come...
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