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How Bad Will Washington’s Winter Be? Farmers’ Almanac Says…
When summer hits, all I hear from family members and friends is, “It’s too hot!!!”. Then, a couple of months later, when winter hits, all they say is, “It’s too cold!!!”. And in that rare time frame between the two extremes, I get, “It’s too pumpkin’...
Washington Costco Stores To Start Scanning Members At Entrance
Like a scene from Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Rings, now Costco greeters will stab their staffs into the ground and scream:. And then scan your member card and allow you to pass!. Okay, well, I’m sure it won’t be that dramatic (unless we’re lucky), but Costco...
Washington State Serial Killer Hexed Jailers…And It Worked!
A Convicted Serial Killer In Washington State Put A Hex On His Captors. One of the most unusual urban legends from Washington State that'll shock you is a serial killer who hexed his jailers...and it worked!. Real? Washington State Urban Legend On The Jake Bird Hex Curse Might Be... Talk...
NW coastal tribes face severe climate change problems but can’t get money for help: report
Coastal tribes in the Pacific Northwest experience some of the most severe effects of climate change — from rising seas to severe heat — but face an array of bureaucratic barriers to access government funds meant to help them adapt, a report released this week found. The tribes...
Washington dentist’s permit to sedate suspended after man died while undergoing procedure
A Lakewood dentist's permit to sedate patients was indefinitely suspended recently due to unsafe practices after a medically fragile man died while undergoing a procedure to have multiple teeth removed. The state Department of Health's Dental Quality Assurance Commission and Thi Nguyen, who owns Gravelly Lake Dentistry, agreed to an...
'This house was a safe place for me.' Stolen tiny home owner devastated after theft at Spokane storage facility
SPOKANE, Wash. - The woman who owned a tiny home that was stolen from a North Spokane storage facility this week said her safe space has now been taken away.
Police: Kidnapper injured in 12-year-old’s escape
WENATCHEE — A Wenatchee man is charged with kidnapping and other felonies for allegedly inviting a 12-year-old girl into his car and refusing to let her leave. Chelan County prosecutors filed charges Tuesday against Omar Christopher Harding, 41, including second-degree kidnapping, two counts of second-degree assault, and one each of first degree theft and felony harassment.
Whitman County Humane Society Appeals for Community Support Amidst Rising Animal Intakes
PULLMAN - The Whitman County Humane Society is appealing for assistance as the shelter faces an unprecedented influx of animals. The shelter’s kennels are at capacity, reflecting a broader trend seen in shelters nationwide. Despite these challenges, the Whitman County Humane Society remains committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of all animals under its care. However, the strain on resources has prompted the organization to seek additional help from the community.
Spokanites speak out against city council expanding homeless camping restrictions
(The Center Square) - As Spokane’s elected officials struggle to find common ground over homelessness, their constituents testified during Monday's city council meeting over legislation expanding camping prohibitions. Last November, nearly 75% of voters favored Proposition 1, a citizen initiative that made camping illegal within 1,000 feet of a park, school or daycare. However, Councilmember Michael Cathcart wants to expand the legislation that some argue criminalizes homelessness. While Prop 1...
Kennewick School District looking to hold engineers responsible for faulty HVAC unit at Southridge High School
KENNEWICK, Wash. - The Kennewick School District is looking to hold an engineering firm financially responsible for repairs to an HVAC system at Southridge High School. According to a resolution in the school board meeting packet for an upcoming Wed., Aug. 14 meeting, the system would cost up to $500,000 to repair.
Othello to start municipal fire department
Aug. 14—OTHELLO — The city of Othello will be starting its own fire department before May 2026, when its current contract with Adams County Fire District 5 expires. A proposed increase in the contract price for 2024 and beyond and resulting negotiations went to mediation. Othello City Council members voted 6-0 not to accept the proposal reached through mediation at their Aug. 5 meeting. ...
UPDATE: Community raises money needed to save Moses Lake school activities in 2024-2025
MOSES LAKE - Community Athletics and Activities (CAA), the non-profit spearheading the effort to raise enough money to save extra curricular activities within the Moses Lake School District this year, says enough money have bee raised to save all athletic programs and activities for the 2024-2025 school year. In total,...
Molly Mesnick Shocked By Producer Comment About Jenn & Sam
Jason and Molly Mesnick made an appearance on the recent episode of The Bachelorette filmed in Seattle, Washington, where they live. Molly said she was shocked by a comment about Jenn from the producers. Keep reading for all the details. Why Jenn Tran Was Missing From Bachelor Nation Reunion At...
Fish and Game Urges Folks to be on the Lookout for White-Tailed Deer With Symptoms of EHD
LEWISTON - Outbreaks of EHD (Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease) are not uncommon to white-tailed deer in the Clearwater Region. This summer’s hot and dry weather pattern presents ideal conditions for deer to congregate at water sources where the disease-carrying biting gnat resides. Fish and Game encourages folks out on the...
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