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Cherry producers work to bounce back after streak of tough years
The United States Department of Agriculture anticipated a slight uptick in cherry production over 2023. The agency estimated that sweet cherry production would reach 355,000 tons in 2024. The head of the Washington State Tree Fruit Association believes the crop’s quality is exceptional due to recent favorable growing conditions.
Most of Oregon and SW Washington under excessive heat alerts
Nearly all areas of Oregon and Southwest Washington are under a heat advisory, watch or warning from Thursday afternoon through at least Sunday. The National Weather Service says widespread high temperatures in the triple-digits are likely, and low temperatures could stay above 70 degrees in some places. An excessive heat...
It's a challenging drive to Washington's ocean beaches as state spends billions to help fish
It took 50 million years for salmon to evolve and only about 50 years to nearly wipe them out. Now, Washington's native salmon and steelhead populations are getting a reprieve — one stream at a time. Travelers on state Route 8 and U.S. 12 between Olympia and Montesano have...
Seattle Now & Then: SeaTac’s 75th anniversary
(click to enlarge photos) and in Pacific NW Magazine of the printed Times on July 7, 2024. Constant change marks SeaTac as its 75th anniversary takes off. If there were birthday candles for our premiere regional airport, winds of perpetual change would blow them out. On July 9, 1949, 30,000...
What’s open on the Fourth of July in Washington?
The Fourth of July holiday, also known as Independence Day, celebrates the Second Continental Congress’ unanimous adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, a document announcing the colonies’ separation from Great Britain. One year later, according to the Library of Congress, a spontaneous celebration in...
Washington State’s Tough New Law Targets Street Racing Spectators
Washington State's Tough New Law Targets Street Racing Spectators. If you are seen hanging out, filming, and organizing a street race, you'll soon find yourself in hot water with the police. Can Street Racing Spectators Get A Ticket For Watching The Race In WA State?. In this day and age...
Wa State Parents Take a Relaxed Approach to Monitoring Kids’ Online
If you are a parent in Washington state and you have kids apparently you're not a hard nosed parent who cracks down on your child's internet use. YOU ARE MORE LENIENT THEN MOST PARENTS AROUND THE NATION. A recent survey conducted by HostingAdvice.com involving 3,000 parents sheds light on the...
Man killed in motorcycle crash in Pierce County
PIERCE COUNTY, Wash. - A man is dead after he crashed his motorcycle in Frederickson Wednesday evening. The Pierce County Sheriff's Department (PCSD), deputies responded to reports of a motorcycle crash at 65th Ave. E near 200th St. E. Firefighters arrived at the scene and pronounced the 30-year-old man dead.
Pierce County jury finds woman guilty of murder, more than a dozen counts of arson
A jury found a woman guilty Wednesday of murder, 13 counts of arson and other felonies for lighting fires at about a dozen homes in Tacoma, one of which killed an 83-year-old man. The 17 fires Sarah Ramey was accused of starting in Tacoma and Ruston put residents on edge...
Residents Encouraged to Prepare as Temperatures Rise
TACOMA, Wash. – With temperatures in the high 80s and low 90s anticipated starting July 5, the City of Tacoma is encouraging residents to prepare for the heat. Residents are also encouraged to keep an eye on older adults, people with health concerns and children in their households, as these individuals are at a greater risk for heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
July 4th Boat Fire in Tacoma is Out
TACOMA (Pierce County) Firefighters responded this morning to a boat fire near the Tyee Marina in northeast Tacoma, Washington State. The boat’s occupants were rescued by firefighters who were said to be in the water at the time of the extraction, while crews working on putting out the fire.
Independence Day In Salt Lake City
The Tacoma Rainiers and Salt Lake Bees continue their six-game home-and-home series tonight, and it has moved to the Beehive State. The Rainiers are the visitors for the Bees big Fourth of July game, and a huge crowd is anticipated. Tacoma had a sellout crowd of 7,231 last night at...
Canine Companions Puget Sound team celebrates 'independence for all' on July 4th
For the non-profit Canine Companions - July 4 marks its 49th anniversary and its mission to ensure independence for everyone. Canine Companions provides service dogs to adults, children and veterans with disabilities and facility dogs to professionals working in healthcare, criminal justice and educational settings. On June 29, the Canine...
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