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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.
Meet the 2024 candidates: Bruce Guthrie, 21st Legislative District, Position 2
Ahead of the Aug. 6 primary election, the My Neighborhood News Network submitted a list of questions to candidates running for election. We are publishing responses as we receive them. Bruce Guthrie is a 61-year-old retired operations, sales and marketing executive, with a second career in teaching. He has lived...
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.
South Tacoma Historic Property Walking Tour on July 18
TACOMA, Wash. – Community members are invited to join staff from the City’s Historic Preservation Program on a walking tour highlighting the history of the South Tacoma Way Mixed-Use Center on July 18. The walking tour will include a presentation of the historic property survey findings for the South Tacoma Way Mixed-Use Center and will usher in the conclusion of that project, which began in September 2023.
New evacuations issued as Pioneer Fire expands to nearly 19,000 acres
The Chelan County Sheriff's Office has issued a Level 1 Evacuation Advisory for the Stehekin area due to the ongoing Pioneer Fire, which is burning in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest near Lake Chelan. The advisory affects the region up Lake from Hazard Creek to the High Bridge Ranger Station. Spanning 18,731 acres and located 31 miles northwest of Chelan, the fire is currently 14% contained.
Welfare check on an unresponsive man ends in arrest
BELLINGHAM, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – A welfare check on an unresponsive man near the Guide Meridian ended in an arrest. Bellingham Police spokesperson Megan Peters says that fire crews were called after the man was found lying in the bushes near Best Buy on Saturday, the evening of July 13. The man woke up and immediately began acting aggressively towards the crewmembers. He pulled a glass bottle out of his pants and threw it at his feet before threatening to pull out a gun.
Design review next week for ‘U-shape’ development that will add 120+ new homes to Broadway’s Bait Shop block
A project that will reshape a northern block of Broadway and demolish the more than 100-year-old structure home to Bait Shop and TRIBE Fitness to make way for a new six-story, 122-unit apartment building with retail and three live-work units plus underground parking for more than 100 vehicles will come before the East Design Review Board next week in what could be the project’s final step in the city’s public design process.
Thunder in the Valley was literally lights out Saturday night.
They had some electrical problems with the lights but still got some racing in Saturday at Wenatchee Valley’s Super Oval…. Ephrata’s Bart Hector, Jr. took first place in the Rockstar Energy B-Mod Ted Mitchell Showdown. Hayden, Idaho’s Jeff Bird was second followed by Quincy’s Glenn Knutson.
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