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Big Lots Bellingham location likely to close in coming months
BELLINGHAM, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – Big Lots, a nationwide retail chain that specializes in selling large appliances and furniture at a discount, will likely be closing their Bellingham doors within the next few months. The company posted a banner on their website announcing its closure last week and have placed...
Tacoma woman sentenced to 82 years for deadly arson spree and murder
TACOMA, Wash. — A woman responsible for a deadly arson spree around Tacoma in late 2021 and early 2022 was sentenced Tuesday morning to about 82 years in prison. Earlier this month, a jury found Sarah Ramey, 45, guilty of murder, 13 counts of arson, two counts of attempted arson, burglary, identity theft and motor vehicle theft. In total, Ramey faced 27 counts.
Treehouse seeks support for foster youth going back to school
Jul. 22—MOSES LAKE — Treehouse, a Washington state nonprofit dedicated to supporting the educational and other essential needs of youth in foster care, is launching its annual back-to-school campaign to collect school supplies and items by the end of summer, according to an announcement from the organization. Treehouse is calling on community members, businesses and organizations to support ...
24 Players in 24 Days: #24 Mark Nabou Jr.
Listed Height: 6-4 Listed Weight: 325 lbs. I think Mark Nabou Jr. is going to be higher on this list before the season is over. He started 11 games at guard and another at center last year. He scored a touchdown vs. LSU. Remember that one-yard run?. I think Nabou...
Save the Date: East Wenatchee Police Host National Night Out Party
East Wenatchee Police Department is hosting National Night out on Wednesday, July 31st and nearly every local 1st responder agency in the area is participating. National Night Out is a free community gathering organized for families to meet local officers and first responders in a fun setting. There will be lot's of equipment and emergency apparatus from different agencies on display so kid's can get an up close look and ask questions about what they are seeing. A highlight will be the arrival and landing of the Chelan County Sheriff's helicopter.
INDIANA ALL-STARS PUNCH TICKET TO JUNIOR LEAGUE WORLD SERIES
Indiana’s 14U all-stars are headed to the Junior League World Series in Kirkland, Washington after beating the host team Bonanno, 7-3, Tuesday afternoon. Doubles by Claire Brewer and Kaitlyn Houser gave Indiana a three-run lead in the third inning, and after Sophia Boyer knocked in a run with a single in the fourth, Kaylee Cass put the game out of reach with a three-run home run in the sixth. Cass also earned the win in the circle after holding Bonanno to three runs and six hits while collecting five strikeouts.
Washington gas prices fell from last week: See how much here
State gas prices fell for the second consecutive week and reached an average of $4.10 per gallon of regular fuel on Monday, down from last week's price of $4.13 per gallon, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The average fuel price in state has fallen about 6 cents since last month. According to the EIA, gas prices across the state in the last year have been as low as $3.70 on Jan. 2, 2023, and as...
Wildfires threaten communities in the West as Oregon fire closes interstate, creates its own weather
BELLINGHAM, Wash. (AP) — Firefighters in the West are scrambling as wildfires threaten communities in Oregon, California and Washington, with at least one Oregon fire so large that it is creating its own weather. Interstate 84 in eastern Oregon was closed in both directions Tuesday between Ontario and Baker City as flames from the Durkee fire advanced toward the roadway in multiple locations. The Oregon Department of Transportation also closed the eastbound lanes of I-84 from Pendleton to Baker City and warned Tuesday night that travelers should expect continued highway closures in eastern Oregon as fire crews actively fight fire from the interstate. The Federal Emergency Management Agency on Monday night authorized the use of federal funds to help with firefighting costs for the lightning-caused blaze that started July 17. It had scorched nearly 375 square miles (971 square kilometers) as of Tuesday afternoon. The Durkee fire was threatening homes in and around the communities of Durkee, Huntington and Rye Valley, as well as the interstate, cell towers and power infrastructure in the area. Fire crews and equipment from 22 states were battling the blaze as of Tuesday, authorities said.
Edmonds-Woodway’s Akiona part of boys doubles team winning Snohomish Summer Smash tournament
One hundred eighty-five tennis players traveled from as far south as Vancouver and as far north as Bellingham, making their way to the Snohomish Valley to see who would come out on top at the 9th Annual Snohomish Summer Smash presented by Columbia Athletic Club- Silver Lake.When the smoke cleared, among those holding the coveted champion T-shirts was Edmonds-Woodway High School sophomore Nalu Akiona, who teamed with 2A Singles State Champion Cole Balen of Archbishop Murphy to grab the Boys Gold Doubles title. In addition, Balen grabbed the title in the Boys Gold Singles Division.
Scene in Edmonds: Happy brrr-thday, Nicole
During her walk Monday morning, photographer Julia Wiese came upon several women in the water at Edmonds’ Olympic Beach, wearing cone-shaped hats. “One other woman was crawling curiously across the sand to the water,” Wiese said. “When I stopped to ask them what they were up to, the woman crawling explained it was her 43rd birthday, and she and her friends — who meet regularly to swim — decided to celebrate by wearing hats and crab walking.
130-mile stretch of I-84 in eastern Oregon shut down because of wildfires
PORTLAND, Ore. — Firefighters in the Pacific Northwest scrambled Tuesday, July 23, to contain two fires that were threatening several small towns in Oregon, and a key stretch of interstate connecting Oregon and Idaho was shut down as flames advanced. Authorities ordered Interstate 84 in eastern Oregon shut down...
Fire chief, homeowner reflect on devastating 1994 Washington wildfires 30 years later
LEAVENWORTH, Wash. — This year marks 30 years since multiple wildfires ravaged across Washington state, destroying dozens of homes and forcing evacuations across the state. Now, in that same area, current residents are battling their own fight against fires. The year 1994 started with major drought. After a hot...
Thousands of low-income WA families qualify for a tax credit they aren’t claiming
Less than half of Washington residents eligible for a tax credit aimed at low-income working families received it last year — the first year it was available. Still, the state met its goal of reaching at least 40% of those eligible for the Working Families Tax Credit, according to a recent Department of Revenue report. […] The post Thousands of low-income WA families qualify for a tax credit they aren’t claiming appeared first on Washington State Standard.
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