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Dozens of invasive Japanese beetles caught in the Tri-Cities area
OLYMPIA, Wash - The Washington State Department of Agriculture is asking residents in the Tri-Cities to report Japanese beetle sightings after already catching 38 beetles this summer. That is seven times more beetles than last summer when the WSDA caught five in Pasco. They are an invasive species and pose a threat to local agricultural communities.
Winco Foods Removes Self-Checkouts in Oregon, WA Next?
Winco Foods, which has stores in WA, OR and its state of origin, Idaho, has apparently begun to remove self-checkout stands from some of its stores in Oregon. Online social media posts indicate some are gone. According to Reddit users online, at least one Portland, OR area Winco has removed...
Washington Woman Caught Speeding In HOV Lane With Mannequin Passenger In Backseat
#Socialites, get a load of this! A woman in Washington state was caught speeding in the HOV lane with a mannequin in the backseat of her car, positioned upright and with a wig to appear as a human “passenger.” RELATED: Colorado Man Allegedly Tried To Avoid Speeding And DUI Charges By Swapping Seats With His ... Read more The post Washington Woman Caught Speeding In HOV Lane With Mannequin Passenger In Backseat appeared first on Hollywood Unlocked .
Jayapal, Smith call for closure of for-profit immigration detention facilities
Washington Democratic Reps. Pramila Jayapal and Adam Smith on Tuesday renewed their call to close all for-profit federal immigration detention centers. Their letter to Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas comes just days after Washington Democratic Sen. Patty Murray requested federal auditors investigate health care services at the Northwest ICE Processing Center, a privately-run […] The post Jayapal, Smith call for closure of for-profit immigration detention facilities appeared first on Washington State Standard.
Washington State Supreme Court leaves high-capacity magazine ban in place
(The Center Square) – Washington's ban on the sale of high-capacity magazines will remain in effect after a Monday decision by the state Supreme Court. A majority of justices denied a request to modify an order from Supreme Court Commissioner Michael Johnson issued back in April that kept the ban in place, despite a lower court ruling that determined the law was unconstitutional. Monday’s decision will keep the ban in...
2 Bathrooms at Idaho State Park Destroyed by Vandals
The vandals caused extensive and expensive damage to the 2 bathrooms. The Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation shared on social media that ‘toilets, mirrors, sinks, and urinals were destroyed.’. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Gooding County Sheriff. Comments on the social media post call the...
Disability Action Center to host Disability Pride Celebration at Riverfront Park
SPOKANE, Wash. — The Disability Action Center North East Washington (DACNEW) is hosting an event to celebrate all kinds of disabilities and how they intersect with diverse cultures in Spokane. “Building Bridges” is the title and theme for the event. DACNEW says that the celebration will work to represent...
Stevens County arrests two in drug bust at Colville homeless camp
COLVILLE, Wash. - The Stevens County Sheriff’s Office conducted a search of a homeless camp in Colville, resulting in the arrest of two suspects. According to Stevens County deputies, on July 17, the Stevens County Proactive Narcotics Enforcement Unit (PANE) executed an approved search warrant in Colville. This warrant was the culmination of a multi-month investigation into illegal narcotics dealing. The search led to the arrest of Robert Pemberton and Carrie Pemberton.
Spokane County's juvenile justice and jails tax heads to November ballot
(The Center Square) – Spokane County is asking voters to renew its Juvenile Detention Facility & Jails Sales Tax. Taxpayers send the county $15 million annually under the current tax. Voters can expect to see the measure on the ballot for the Nov. 5 general election, alongside the presidential nominees, other state initiatives and another sales tax proposed by the City of Spokane, assuming its city council decides to place...
Manager attacked by homeless man at smoke shop in Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE – On the morning of July 12, the Moses Lake Police Department responded to an assault incident at Big Smoke, located at 705 S Pioneer Way. The incident was reported at 9:28 AM and involved the store manager being attacked by a homeless individual. Upon arrival, officers...
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