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Updated Confluence Parkway Project design keeps Denny’s & The Igloo | Phase 1 to break ground spring of 2025
WENATCHEE — During an open house last night, the City of Wenatchee shared updated design plans for the Confluence Parkway Project and says Phase 1 is scheduled to break ground next spring. Updated designs for the roughly $134 million parkway and bridge project will spare both Denny’s and The...
11th annual National Drive Electric Steilacoom festival, August 25
Submitted by Dick Muri, Steilacoom. The 11th annual National Drive Electric Steilacoom festival will be held in historic downtown (1617 Lafayette St) Steilacoom, Sunday, August 25 (4-7 pm). Attendees can click here to register. The event is free and open to the public. DISCLAIMER: The above news, information, and opinions...
Court documents reveal alleged ‘hate crime’ at Edmonds Ezell’s Chicken restaurant
Snohomish County Superior Court documents are revealing an alleged “hate crime” at an Edmonds business last month. As reported by My Edmonds News, a man brandished a knife and hurled racial insults at two employees of Hispanic descent at the Ezell’s Chicken restaurant at 22019 Hwy 99 in Edmonds.
Large police response ends in bust of Wenatchee drug house and its alleged dealer
WENATCHEE — Over the past two months, the Columbia River Drug Task Force (CRDTF) has been diligently investigating a residence in the 1100 block of Rosewood Ave in Wenatchee following numerous reports of suspicious activity and complaints from concerned neighbors. The residents of this normally quiet neighborhood had noticed an alarming increase in traffic and unusual behaviors, raising concerns about the impact on their quality of life.
One-Year-Old cat With Life-Threatening Postpartum Complications Receives Critical Care at Local Humane Society
On July 8, a 1-year-old female cat was brought to the Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County after being discovered by a community member near an apartment complex dumpster. The cat, now named Marzipan, was lethargic and unable to move, suffering from severe mastitis, a painful infection of the mammary glands that can lead to life-threatening sepsis.
New York town suffers heavy damage from apparent tornado as deadly severe storms rake Northeast
Photos taken around Rome, New York, show roofs ripped from buildings around town, with numerous toppled trees and power lines. Some buildings suffered partial collapse while others sustained heavy damage that scattered debris down busy city streets.
Extended period of 80 degree warmth in Seattle
SEATTLE - We're tracking an extended period of 80 degree warmth in Seattle. The warm, dry and sunny weather lingers all week in Western Washington. Cloudy skies were on display this morning in Western Washington. Just how warm we get this afternoon depends on how quickly the clouds lift. The upper 70s to low 80s are likely around the greater Seattle region. It'll take longer for the clouds to clear along the coast.
1 dead, 2 injured in traffic collision on Highway 97
DOUGLAS COUNTY — A traffic collision on Highway 97 on Saturday left one dead and two injured. The Washington State Patrol says that at roughly 4:39 p.m., a southbound 2006 Toyota Tacoma towing a boat crossed the center line of the highway and struck a 2014 Subaru Forester. The truck became fully engulfed with flames upon impact before both vehicles came to a rest partially blocking the northbound lane. Both vehicles were totaled.
WA Supreme Court lets high-capacity ammo ban stand for now
Washington’s ban on high-capacity magazines for semi-automatic weapons will stay in effect, at least for now, the Washington Supreme Court ruled on Monday. The Supreme Court decided the ban would remain in effect until it can hear arguments on the case in the state’s appeal of the lower court ruling. That hearing could potentially happen this fall.
100 human-caused wildfires since June; lightning in forecast for record dry forests
Since June, there have been 100 human-caused wildfires on national forests and grasslands in Oregon and Washington. While firefighters have been largely successful in putting out these preventable fires, the extremely hot and dry conditions are significantly ramping up fire danger across the region. “We’re entering a very dangerous time period in the Pacific Northwest wildfire season,” said Ed Hiatt, Pacific Northwest Assistant Fire Director for Operations. “Mother Nature turned on the oven for a week in local forests and now we’re preparing for the...
Don’t be that person: State troopers fine ferry line cutters $145
Have you ever been frustrated by a driver who cut in line at a ferry terminal? Well, you’re not alone. It happens every day all over the ferry system. Now the Washington State Patrol (WSP) is cracking down. “There will be some emphasis patrols this summer with some of...
Smoke, Sweat, and Tears: 5 Tiny Tweaks to Keep You Healthy During Fire Season
People look forward to summer. You may be one of them. Families in the Evergreen State plan early for outdoor activities that include picnics, reunions, sports, boating, camping, barbecuing, and loads of water activities in swimming pools, rivers, lakes, and the Pacific Ocean. Sadly, nothing ends the fun as quickly as a wildfire, or the smoke that emanates from them.
No Lakewood Farmers Market or Summer Concerts for two weeks
The Lakewood Farmers Market and Summer Nights at the Pavilion Summer Concert are on hiatus the next two weeks. There will be no market or concert July 16 or 23. The pause is so the City of Lakewood can prepare for and recover from SummerFEST, happening July 20 at Fort Steilacoom Park.
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