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How Washington residents can get $200 toward their electric bills
Editors’ note: Additional context and perspective about the grant program providing the rebates to utility customers have been included to accompany an earlier version of this story. Washington residents can make money this month with just the tap on the phone screen or a click of the mouse. The...
Why Did A Bunch Of Illinois KFC’s Suddenly Close This Week?
There's a chicken-fried mystery in Illinois. According to WHBF/WMBD, multiple Kentucky Fried Chicken locations in Illinois suddenly closed their doors this week. This led to mass surprise layoffs. KFC has 150 locations in Illinois. On Monday, 4 of them closed and recently, over a dozen locations have closed. This includes...
11 Washington ports awarded state funding for electrification projects
OLYMPIA – A total of $26.5 million recently was awarded to 11 Washington ports to electrify their operations. These projects collectively plan to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions by more than 140,000 metric tons over the next 10 years. This year’s awards are a first, with the Port Electrification...
Plumber who 'picked up bat' to save Seattle carjacking victim speaks
SEATTLE - The plumber who stepped in to try to save a local dog walker from a carjacker by smashing out the suspect's windows is speaking out about his efforts. Damon Koler grabbed a bat and started swinging after he saw Ruth Dalton, an 80-year-old woman, being attacked. "It was...
Weekend traffic update: Bridge work across 3 counties may hamper plans
The tangled web of traffic will wind even tighter this weekend in and around the Puget Sound region due to multiple closures. Consider this weekend traffic update a warning to stay away from these areas, if possible. SR 520 bridge to close. The 115,000 commuters who travel across Lake Washington...
Friday Harbor business served a search warrant for distribution of illegal drugs
FRIDAY HARBOR, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – A man was arrested following a raid on a Friday Harbor business that was believed to be dealing drugs. The San Juan County Sheriff’s Office says it served a search warrant at The Big Store, along with the Washington Department of Revenue, on Argyle Avenue on Aug. 21. They say the search recovered “numerous boxes of illegal drugs.”
Highway 20 reopened through North Cascades after mudslide
State Route 20 is open again through the North Cascades after a mudslide earlier this month spread an estimated 7,000 tons of debris across the roadway. The Washington State Department of Transportation said the road reopened around noon on Thursday. A 35 mph speed advisory is in place between mileposts 150 and 154, in the […]
Washington debate coalition corrects comments about Ferguson 'pulling out' of debate
SEATTLE, Wash - One day after news stories and social media posts claiming Attorney General Bob Ferguson "pulled out" of a scheduled gubernatorial debate with Dave Reichert, the debate coalition confirmed what Ferguson's campaign told 4 News Now: he had never agreed to it in the first place.
Caught Driving 104 mph: What Speeding in Washington Really Costs
A Washington driver’s speed of 104 mph on SR-3 this morning will come with a hefty price tag!. Washington State Patrol Caught Driver Speeding 104 mph on SR-3 This morning (August 23, 2024), Trooper Katherine Weatherwax took to social media to address a dangerous incident on State Route 3, where a driver was clocked at a staggering 104 mph near the Trigger exit. This alarming speed not only endangers lives but will likely also result in severe financial penalties for the driver.
Washington Mountains Expecting First Snow of 2024 This Weekend
Washington’s mountain ranges are set to receive their first snow of the year. Snowfall Alert: Washington Mountains to Receive First Snow of the Season This Weekend. Washington State's stunning mountain ranges are about to get their first taste of winter this weekend, with snow showers forecast to make their debut across the region’s high peaks. For the first time this year, the mountains will be adorned with a fresh dusting of snow, signaling the arrival of the colder months just around the corner.
Blue Bridge Could be Easier to Travel on September 10th. Why?
If a settlement or contract is not reached by September 10th, the Blue Bridge in the Tri-Cities might be easier to navigate. At least for one day during the bridge repainting project. Labor union calling on WA State govt. workers to stage a walkout on September 10th. The Washington Federation...
Attorney General Bob Ferguson Files Antitrust Lawsuit Against RealPage, Alleging Rental Price Inflation in Washington
SEATTLE — Washington State Attorney General Bob Ferguson has joined forces with eight other attorneys general and the U.S. Department of Justice to file a lawsuit against RealPage, a software company accused of conspiring with landlords to artificially inflate rental prices. The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina, alleges that RealPage shared confidential information among landlords to boost profits at the expense of renters.
Sears is disappearing from the Washington landscape…. Again.
If you're of a certain age. Like me, you may remember the Gigantic Sears store in Seattle that is now the world headquarters for Starbucks. When I was a kid, we would make the trip to the Sears store. Nine floors of brick building, 2 levels of basement, it was huge. Now it's just a memory.
Washington's fall could be wetter than normal, NOAA predicts
Good news for Seattle's rain enthusiasts: The latest fall forecast shows sweater weather may be a bit wetter than usual. Why it matters: A precipitation outlook released by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Climate Prediction Center on Aug. 15 predicts above-normal rainfall across the Pacific Northwest in September, October and November.
FIRE REPORT: No new Washington fires Thursday
Aug. 23—MOSES LAKE — Washington saw no new wildfires emerge prior to press time Thursday, though several fires continue to burn in the state. Largest Washington fires: Retreat Fire: Washington's largest active blaze was almost 45,600 acres and remains at 85% containment. The fire started at 4 p.m. July 14, about 14 miles southeast of Naches. It has 228 personnel on it. There are several ...
Community solar project wins statewide award
Clark Public Utilities’ (CPU) Community Solar East, a 799-kilowatt solar array at the Port of Camas-Washougal’s industrial park, has been selected as one of 12 winners of the 2024 Washington State Department of Commerce (DOC) Governor’s Smart Communities awards, which recognize local governments and their partners for exceptional land use planning and development.
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