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Washington State Serial Killer Once Played for Green Bay Packers
Washington State Serial Killer Once Played for Green Bay Packers. When you read about serial killers, some are reclusive while others are surprisingly extroverted and one such serial killer from Washington State even went on to play for the Green Bay Packers. The I-5 Killer Was Only Convicted Of One...
WA Secretary of State's Office giving $2 million to county elections offices to help increase security
OLYMPIA, Wash. — The Washington Secretary of State's office will be distributing $2 million across 29 election offices in Washington state to help increase election security. The Secretary of State's Office said each county can receive up to $80,000 to pay to help improve election security. Counties can use...
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...
Washington Costco Members: Brace for a Big Change
Costco is implementing a membership change for Washington state members, so get ready for it!. I would dare say that the majority of people who buy a membership to Costco are people who need to buy things in bulk and don’t want to pay through the nose to do it.
Inslee defends energy credit program against claims of influencing voters
(The Center Square) – Washington Gov. Jay Inslee is defending a statewide plan for qualifying households to receive a $200 energy rebate from their local utility funded by the Climate Commitment Act against accusations that it’s effectively a bribe to get voters to reject a November initiative that would repeal the CCA. Under the state program, $150 million derived from CCA revenue will go toward providing $200 energy rebates in September to more than 675,000 low-income households throughout the state. ...
UPDATE: Crews control destructive Road 20 Fire; blaze injures one person
11:46 P.M. UPDATE -- Crews reportedly have a handle on the Road 20 Fire that was burning land and structures just east of Soap Lake late Tuesday. The fire has been remapped to 25 acres and residents can expected evacuations to be canceled. All residents will be allowed to return to their homes at 12:20 a.m.
Spokane Police responding to SWAT Standoff in northeast Spokane
SPOKANE, Wash. — The Spokane Police Department is responding to a SWAT Standoff happening right now in northeast Spokane. According to SPD, officers responded to a drive-by shooting in the Hillyard neighborhood Tuesday afternoon. SPD said the investigation led to officers finding a suspect at a home on East...
Longtime Richland furniture store set to close
A Richland furniture store is closing its doors this month after a final sale of all its current inventory, estimated to be worth $4 million. Ennis Fine Furniture has been in business at 1895 Fowler St. in Richland since 1981. It opened in 1946 in Boise. Third-generation owner David Ennis’...
Wenatchee Pet of the Week “Doug” Was a Stray but He Needs a Furever Home
Meet sweet 7-year-old Doug, a little bundle of joy who thrives on human company and adores cuddling up with his favorite people. Doug arrived at Wenatchee Valley Humane Society (WVHS) as a stray with a story that would touch your heart. Despite being hard of hearing and slightly blind, Doug is always all smiles when he's among friends.
Pasco Aquatic Center gets a “wow factor”
PASCO, Wash. – The new $37.4 million Pasco Aquatic Center is approved and is now in the design and construction phase. “We expect groundbreaking to happen later this fall and in probably November or December time frame,” Executive Director of Pasco Public Facilities District Matt Watkins said. “We’re expecting to hopefully open it in April of 2026. So it’s a fairly aggressive time from groundbreaking to actual opening the facility in a little over a year.”
Ellensburg Climbers Set New Speed Record for Scaling Washington's Five Tallest Volcanoes
Two climbers from Ellensburg have set a new speed record for summiting Washington's five tallest Cascade Range volcanoes. Nick Burson and Marc McPherson, experienced climbing partners, completed the feat in 3 days, 23 hours, and 44 minutes, significantly faster than the previous record set in 2021. Starting at around 10...
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