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Dozens of invasive Japanese beetles caught in the Tri-Cities area
OLYMPIA, Wash - The Washington State Department of Agriculture is asking residents in the Tri-Cities to report Japanese beetle sightings after already catching 38 beetles this summer. That is seven times more beetles than last summer when the WSDA caught five in Pasco. They are an invasive species and pose a threat to local agricultural communities.
UPDATE: State Investigates Confluence Health Doctor After DUI Arrest
Dominick Bonny is a columnist and contributor to Source ONE News. The Washington State Medical Commission launched an investigation into Confluence Health Neurologist Dr. Shannon Grosdidier after a whistleblower lodged an official complaint about the physician after her hit-and-run and DUI arrest in Wenatchee last October. Prior to the arrest,...
Exhausted Fire Crews Watch As Washington Burns
The Pioneer Fire in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest has now expanded to 25,688 acres, 14% contained. Firefighters have been working diligently to protect the community of Stehekin through strategic firing operations. These controlled burns, conducted about 8 miles southeast of Stehekin, have created a buffer zone by removing dry and dead ground fuels.
Faced with limited work options, asylum-seekers are starting businesses in Washington state
A s Adriana Figueira tries to get her new business off the ground, she’s also navigating the asylum-seeking process. Figueira, who’s from Venezuela, arrived at the southern border of the United States less than a year ago, asking federal officials for asylum from political persecution. Since then, Figueira has been living and organizing with other asylum-seekers in the Seattle area, getting to know them and learning about their previous lives. Her business idea is to connect other new immigrants to freelance work opportunities so they too can make a living. The plan is to help people tap into the skills they’ve already got. “We need to know their talents above all else — what they dedicated themselves to beforehand,” Figueira said.
Winco Foods Removes Self-Checkouts in Oregon, WA Next?
Winco Foods, which has stores in WA, OR and its state of origin, Idaho, has apparently begun to remove self-checkout stands from some of its stores in Oregon. Online social media posts indicate some are gone. According to Reddit users online, at least one Portland, OR area Winco has removed...
SPD fires officer heard laughing about death of 23-year-old
(The Center Square) – A Seattle police officer who was found to have made crude comments about a pedestrian who was struck and killed by a Seattle police vehicle in January 2023 has been terminated by the department. Public outcry arose after the Seattle Police Department released footage showing Seattle Police Officers Guild Vice President Daniel Auderer on a phone call confirming the death of Jaahnavi Kandula, 23, who was hit and killed by a marked Seattle police vehicle going 74 mph in an intersection. ...
BREAKING: Washington Beats Out Notre Dame, UCLA for 4-Star Athlete Dylan Robinson
The Washington Huskies have landed 4-star athlete Dylan Robinson from Southern California. Dylan Robinson is listed at 6-3, 190-pounds and is listed as an athlete because he could play on either side of the ball in college. As a high school junior at Bonita High School in La Verne, California...
Mayor Harrell and Council President Nelson Propose New Curbside Designation for Live Music Venues to Support Easier Parking, Loading Access
Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell and Council President Sara Nelson announced legislation to establish a new curbside designation and permit program for live music venues to make loading and parking more accessible to musicians and supporting crews. “Seattle’s world-class music scene is a not only an essential part...
Seattle weather: More warm days ahead, cooler next week
Seattle - Warm and dry weather continues through the coming weekend as high temperatures remain in the 80s. High pressure overhead will warm the central and south Puget Sound areas into the mid 80s this afternoon. Clouds may linger on the coast until later in the day. We should get another marine push of cooler air Friday morning which will lead to second round of morning clouds.
Computer science and robotics, AI: Edmonds College offering two new bachelor programs in the fall
Edmonds College is launching two new bachelor programs in fall 2024 that focus on training students in the ever-changing world of computer science, robotics and artificial intelligence. Applications are now being accepted for Edmonds College’s new programs: Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (BS-CS application) and Bachelor of Applied Science...
Washington Woman Caught Speeding In HOV Lane With Mannequin Passenger In Backseat
#Socialites, get a load of this! A woman in Washington state was caught speeding in the HOV lane with a mannequin in the backseat of her car, positioned upright and with a wig to appear as a human “passenger.” RELATED: Colorado Man Allegedly Tried To Avoid Speeding And DUI Charges By Swapping Seats With His ... Read more The post Washington Woman Caught Speeding In HOV Lane With Mannequin Passenger In Backseat appeared first on Hollywood Unlocked .
VIDEO: Washington GOP candidate at RNC talks Trump, ballot initiatives
(The Center Square) – Jolie Lansdowne, Washington state delegate to the GOP and candidate for state representative, spoke to The Center Square Associate Editor Greg Bishop Wednesday about the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump, politics in Washington, the three ballot initiatives to be decided this November and more. The interview was conducted on the floor of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. Lansdowne, who will face Democratic incumbent...
Study shows link between local newspapers and democracy
WASHINGTON-In June, the League of Women Voters of Washington released a study revealing the connection between local newspapers and democracy. "It is at the local level where so many issues affecting democracy occur," said Mary Coltrane, president of the League of Women Voters of Washington. "Local school boards, city councils, county councils."
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. ...
Miah Davis' decade leading Bremerton has rebuilt the Knights program
Bremerton High School basketball is back, baby. Let it rip. A program which last created a buzz around the region in the early 2000s, when the super-talented Marvin Williams was the center of attention and on his way to North Carolina and then an NBA career, is building for another power run. Behind Coach...
Marcus & Millichap Arranges $16 Million Sale of Orchard Park in Port Orchard, Washington
PORT ORCHARD, WASH. — Marcus & Millichap has arranged the sale of Orchard Park, a 66-unit property in Port Orchard, about 17 miles west of Seattle. The asset traded hands for $16 million. Orchard Park was built in 1981. The community offers units in one-, two- and three-bedroom layouts. The property was 96 occupied at the time of sale.
Register your Shoreline National Night Out party
Street closure applications are now CLOSED for National Night Out parties on August 6 or earlier, but there's still time to register your event!. Complete and submit your registration by Friday, August 2, 2024. When you register, you can request visits from City officials and representatives of the Shoreline Police...
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