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Can You Believe This Beautiful County Has the Highest Rate of Premature Deaths in WA?
You may have heard the news that King County is the healthiest county in Washington state. “Compared to the national average, King County has a lower rate of premature death and a lower share of adults reporting that they're in poor physical health.” - Axios. Great news for King...
OSPI candidates weigh in on school choice
(The Center Square) – A few days after The Seattle Times editorial board came out against school choice, or vouchers, that give families access to education funding, people – including the two candidates for superintendent of public instruction – are weighing in. Live Finne, director of the Center for Education at the Washington Policy Center, was sharply critical of The Seattle Times piece and its contention that "private or religious schools could pick the top tier students and athletes and leave the others in public...
NOAA Predicts: Drenching Rain for Washington This Fall
If you're anything like me, this time of year I feel mixed emotions. I'm excited for slightly cooler temperatures. I love Fall colors but, I will mourn the passing of Summer. I love being outdoors, riding my horse, hiking, camping, and sitting on my back patio. Cold wet weather is...
Rebates on the way for farmers who paid fuel surcharges under WA climate law
Farmers who believe they paid unfair fuel surcharges under the state’s cap-and-trade program can soon apply for a rebate from the state. Next week, Washington’s Department of Licensing will launch an online application for agricultural fuel users who may have been overcharged. People can apply starting Monday. Fuel used in the farm industry is supposed […]
'I'm really hopeful for this project'
As drug possession becomes a misdemeanor crime again in Oregon, leaders in Clatsop County are preparing to launch a program aimed at steering people away from jail and into treatment. In 2020, Oregon voters approved Measure 110, which decriminalized the possession of small amounts of illicit drugs. This year, following what many considered an unsuccessful experiment with decriminalization, the ...
Hello Kitty Cafe Truck stopping in Spokane on August 24
SPOKANE, Wash. — Hello Kitty lovers can get excited!. The truck will be open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the River Park Square's South Mall Entrance. The Cafe Truck's menu includes different sets of macarons and other sweet treats to eat, all ranging from $14 to $18. There will also be several 50th Anniversary merchandise options available, from pin sets to glass mugs, which range in price from $15 to $70.
Cool and wet start for Hood to Coast but spirits not dampened
TIMBERLINE LODGE -- — The Hood to Coast relay from Timberline Lodge on Mount Hood to Seaside on the coast got off to a kind of a cool and wet start Friday morning. But the weather didn't dampen anyone's spirits. There was plenty of excitement to go around and plenty of people took selfies, giving them something to remember the event by besides muscle cramps and shin splints.
Acorn & the Oak set to close Sept. 6
The owners of Acorn & the Oak, a popular, Lacamas Lake-adjacent Camas restaurant, have announced they will close the eatery the first week of September. Janessa Stoltz, who co-owns the restaurant with her husband, Chuck Stoltz, announced the news on Facebook, Aug. 14. The owners said the decision stemmed from...
Sticklin Funeral Chapel encourages the public to pay their respects Friday, Aug. 30 to Centralia man killed during Vietnam War
Members of the public are encouraged to wave American flags and pay their respects to U.S. Air Force Sgt. David Stanley Price during a funeral procession from Sticklin Funeral Chapel to Stricklin Greenwood Memorial Park in Centralia on Friday, Aug. 30. Price’s remains will arrive from Hawaii on Aug. 29...
Brady's Spin: The Mariners Didn't Have to Give Dan Wilson the Full-Time Manager's Job
The Seattle Mariners announced that longtime catcher Dan Wilson is the new manager of the team moving forward on Thursday afternoon. While that comes with some nice security for Wilson, was it really necessary?
Here are the new businesses coming to 'The Village' at Tacoma Mall
TACOMA, Wash. — A multimillion-dollar redevelopment project at the Tacoma Mall will bring with it several popular restaurants, including Shake Shack, Dave's Hot Chicken and Supreme Dumpling, real estate investment trust Simon announced. Work on "The Village" is expected to begin this summer. The investment group, which owns the...
Former Michigan Wolverines starter becomes the first 2024 NFL Draft pick to be traded
After an undefeated 2023 season that culminated in a national championship, the Michigan Wolverines had a remarkable 13 players drafted in the 2024 NFL Draft, including top-ten pick J.J. McCarthy. However, one of those 13 picks has already been traded ahead of the 2024 NFL season. ...
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