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Unified Fix Our Ferries citizen movement sets sail
Ferry-served communities band together for legislative action. Vashon Island, Washington—The Fix Our Ferries citizen action movement has grown to four communities that extend the length and breadth of the Washington State Ferries system, from the San Juan Islands to Vashon Island. Representative groups from the communities have signed a get-it-done letter to the Governor and the Legislature, pressing for immediate steps to relieve the years-long ferry crisis during the 2025 budget session.
Was a Washington State Man A Serial Killer That Got Away?
Last August, a 49-year-old cold case in Massachusetts was solved. It was one of the most famous unsolved murders in 'The Bay State.' 'The Lady of the Dunes' was the oldest unidentified homicide victim in the State. Ruth Marie Terry's hands were removed from her body and she was found...
In Central WA, 4th District race heats up in conservative showdown
Most election analysts expect Washington’s 4th Congressional District to remain Republican come November. That’s usually good news for a candidate like U.S. Rep. Dan Newhouse, an experienced incumbent — he’s been in Congress since 2015 — with a sizable chest of political contributions. Washington Statewide...
“Mommy is in the trees”: Surviving Toddler’s Words Still Haunt Washington
Just two weeks before Christmas, 1985, a young toddler is found wandering alone outside a Kmart in western Washington. Her parents couldn't be found anywhere. A few days later, the young girl - named Crystal - was reunited with her grandmother. There was only one clue that Crystal could offer to the location of her missing parents:
Washington parent group filing federal challenge to Biden Title IX changes
(The Center Square) – The fight over the Biden administration's rule changes to Title IX, which will allow boys who identify as girls to compete in girls' sports, has inspired a first-of-its-kind federal lawsuit in Washington state. Other states led by Republican governors or attorneys general have succeeded in getting preliminary injunctions to block the new rules. In Washington, where Democrats are firmly in control, the challenge comes from a group of citizen activists. ...
Cherry Season is in Full Swing at Yakima Valley’s Chukar Cherries
Come summertime in Washington, a fresh basket of cherries to snack on is a staple in many households. Just two and a half hours east of Bellevue in the Yakima Valley, Chukar Cherries representatives say the company is working hard to harvest its orchards as the largest producer of sweet cherries in the U.S.
Sign up now for the first-ever Portland Jigsaw Masters
Portland, Ore. — Did you get really good at solving jigsaw puzzles during the COVID pandemic lockdown? Put your skills to the test at the first-ever Portland Jigsaw Masters! Portland Puzzle Company is hosting the inaugural event on August 2nd through the 4th at The Avenue in Southeast Portland.
Yakima Police Arrest Suspect in String of Tire-Flattening Attacks
Yakima Police say they've arrested a suspect after a series of incidents involving the use of what are called caltrops, mutli-pointed spikes thrown out on the roads of Yakima flattening tires. YAKIMA DRIVERS HAVE BEEN SUFFERING SINCE 2021. Officers say the spikes have been causing damage since 2021 with West...
AppleSox host Yakima Valley tonight on NCWLIFE
The Wenatchee AppleSox host the Yakima Valley Pippins tonight in the first of three games at Paul Thomas, Sr. Stadium…. Wenatchee is 5-and-4 in the second half of the West Coast League season while the Pippins are 4-and-5 coming into tonight. Yakima Valley will send Ethan Salscheider to the mound, who’s 3-and-3 with a 3.23-ERA. The ‘Sox will counter with Ryan Martinez who is 0-and-0 with a 3.95-ERA.
Working to strengthen Pacific Northwest defenses against wildfires and wildfire smoke
In the summer of 2020, wildfire smoke blanketed the city of Portland, Oregon, leading to a prolonged period of poor air quality and health concerns for residents. Subsequently, in 2021 the city experienced a heat wave with temperatures reaching as high as 116 degrees. These events highlighted how the climate crisis has increased the frequency and intensity of wildfires and weather-related emergencies in the western United States.
Wenatchee Hit With Heat Advisory, Warning In 19 Out Of 20 Days
Much of Washington east of the Cascades is going through an extended period of unusually hot weather. The Wenatchee area has been under a heat advisory or excessive heat warning for all but two days in July. The advisories started on July 2nd and the only break without an advisory...
Portland International Airport faces delays, large crowds after global tech crash
PORTLAND, Ore. — Portland International Airport was just one of many victims of the CrowdStrike cybersecurity glitch, leading to multiple flight delays and swarms of frustrated travelers Friday morning. The global technology outage grounded flights, knocked banks offline and media outlets off air on Friday in a massive disruption...
Another hot and hazy day. Extreme heat poised for Sunday.
Today: Friday will be another hazy and hot day, for most. Highs will still be about 5-10 degrees above average. It’ll be in the mid-70s to low-80s in the mountains, with mid to upper-90s for the Kittitas/Yakima valleys and Blue Foothills. The Lower Columbia Basin will likely be in the low-100s. Haze and smoke will mainly impact Benton, Franklin, Walla Walla, Morrow, and Umatilla counties. The worst air quality today will likely be in either Umatilla or Morrow counties, given all the recent fire starts down that way. We’ll also have the chance for more fire starts, as fire fuel energy (compared to historical values) will be in the 97th - 99th percentile. In essence, fires could start and spread quickly. Winds will be fairly light for most spots, although northwesterly gusts could reach 25 MPH in the Kittitas Valley.
Portland Pride Festival ramps up security as thousands expected this weekend
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — The Portland Pride Festival at the waterfront is just around the corner. Tens of thousands of people from all over Oregon are expected to attend the festival this weekend. Planning is year-round. “Between law enforcement, private security [and] other measures that we have in place,...
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