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Multiple wildfires in Pacific Northwest likely to burn until fall rains arrive
Fire managers in the Pacific Northwest predict that many wildfires currently burning in Washington and Oregon, and potentially new ones, will persist until the region experiences significant rain or snow this fall. With widespread lightning expected this month, fire managers will be adopting a strategic approach to integrate risk management, ecosystem resilience, and community involvement on long-duration fires before typical east wind events potentially arrive around the beginning of fall. ...
Washington state church asks Ninth Circuit to block state abortion health insurance law
(CN) — A Ninth Circuit panel grilled a Washington state church on Wednesday on in its efforts to seek relief from a state law requiring that insurance providers offer abortion access in health plans that offer maternity coverage. The Cedar Park Assembly of God in Kirkland, Washington, told the...
Trader Joe’s candle recalled for causing minor fires
BELLINGHAM, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission issued an alert on Aug. 15 concerning over 650,000 Trader Joe’s Mango Tangerine Scented Candles. It says the candle flame can spread from the wick to the wax, causing a larger-than-expected flame and posing a fire hazard. Trader...
Small business struggles: Ballard restaurant to close after building owner stops lease
SEATTLE - The Fish Ladder Lounge, a minority-owned business in Ballard, is being forced to close its doors for the last time in late August. The co-owners say they were shocked when the business owner gave them a notice, telling them they needed to vacate. The co-owners say that the...
Seahawks WR Jake Bobo embarrasses Titans CB Roger McCreary during one-v-one rep
The Seattle Seahawks were in Nashville for their first of two padded joint practices with the Tennessee Titans on Wednesday morning. The second session will occur on Thursday, leading up to Saturday’s preseason game versus the Titans. One-versus-one reps are often the most exciting aspect of these practices, particularly those that feature wide receivers against cornerbacks.
Seattle weather: Thunderstorms possible Saturday night
SEATTLE - It is a calm and cloudy morning across the Puget Sound area, with more sunshine expected the second half of Friday. High temperatures will be very comfortable, into the low to mid 70s for most of the Puget Sound area. Saturday will get a lot more interesting. After...
The cost of a personalized Washington state license plate could rise next year. Here's why
OLYMPIA, Wash. — It might cost Washingtonians a bit more to renew their Washington state personalized license plate in coming years. That's because the state Fish and Wildlife Commission approved a request to increase the cost to renew from $42 to $52 at its Aug. 9 meeting. Personalized license...
Feds Extend Waiver for Fuel Delivery in Washington Statewide Firefighting Efforts
OLYMPIA - The U.S. Department of Transportation has extended the emergency fuel delivery waiver for Washington State, allowing drivers delivering fuel for firefighting efforts to work beyond normal hours through September 15, 2024. This extension follows Governor Jay Inslee's Emergency Proclamation 24-04, which initially set the waiver to expire on August 16, 2024.
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