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WA High-Capacity Firearm Magazine Ban Stands for Now, Says State Supreme Court
The Washington State Supreme Court ruled this week the high-capacity firearm magazine ban can stay, pending further arguments. Ruling stems from lawsuit filed against Kelso gun store. In 2023, WA State Attorney General Bob Ferguson filed a lawsuit claiming Gator's Guns in Kelso sold 11,400 high capacity magazines (over ten...
Feds-Stop Packaging Pot Edibles to Look Like Kids’ Treats, or Else
The FDA and FTC are pointing at five makers of pot edibles, for their deceptively child-like looking packaging, which has already fooled hundreds of children. Many reports of children being sickened, even hurt, by edibles. The consumer alert from the FTC says the government is aiming at five specific manufacturers....
Tennessee Cemetery Has a Creepy Mountain Dew Headstone
While Mountain Dew has not met its untimely death, it has still being immortalized on a headstone located in a Tennessee cemetery. It's even got a working bottle opener attached to it, too. Why Is There A Mountain Dew Headstone?. No, it isn't there to mark the grave of the...
8 Places You Are Not Allowed To Park Your Car in Washington State
8 Places You Are Not Allowed To Park Your Car in Washington State. It may seem like common sense but you have to admit you've seen some strange parking jobs here in the Tri-Cities right?. Whenever I have to run an errand and end up in the parking lot at...
National Pizza Chain Saved From Bankruptcy After Quietly Closing 44 Locations
While some cities now have one less pizza option, others can celebrate one of their favorites that will be sticking around for a little longer. It's been a struggle for several recognizable chain restaurants in 2024. And the list keeps growing. So far, the year has brought us reports of...
Why Seattle’s Most Famous Restaurant Is Suddenly Pink!
One Of Washington State's Most Famous Restaurants Has Gone Pink For A Cause. One of Washington State's most famous eateries is suddenly pink but for a great cause. While scrolling through the Instagram feed, I noticed that one of the state's most famous restaurants has gone pink. For the most...
WARNING: Washington Drivers, Remove These Bumper Stickers Now!
Experts warn that criminals and even terrorists could use the bumper stickers on your vehicle against you and your family. We all approached a red light, slowly bringing our vehicle to a halt - then noticed those little stick-figure families on the back of a family SUV. To many families,...
Popular Pizza Chain Shut Down Stores, Is Your Location Safe?
A national pizza chain has shut down 15 locations and more closings are possible. Pizza Hut recently closed 15 locations in the midwest with no warning. And, more than 120 Pizza Hut restaurants are in danger of shutting down, due to a legal dispute with a franchisee. According to the New York Post:
WA officials propose focus on America’s shortcomings for its upcoming 250th birthday
(The Center Square) – Planners of Washington state's participation in a national celebration of the 250th anniversary of America's founding want to put heavy emphasis on some of the country's darker history, including underrepresented voices. Members of Washington's America250 committee met to get an update on plans for the...
Squatters Rights Washington State: How Long Can You Live in Abandoned Property?
I have never been a squatter but I would imagine it is extremely risky to do so. It's like a form of stealing, if you ask me. Or is being a squatter simply a case of taking advantage of a rent-free situation?. You might think people who live as squatters...
West-Side Poll Shows Ferguson Leading Reichert by Single Digits
A new poll conducted entirely by Western WA entities shows WA Attorney General Bob Ferguson leading GOP Challenger Dave Reichert by 9 percentage points. The poll was conducted by West Side TV station, UW, and Seattle Times. The sample size of the poll, conducted by KING-5 TV, The Seattle Times,...
New Digital Tool Helps Producers in Fight Vs. Deadly Pork Virus
A new free digital tool has been released recently that can help producers and vets in the fight against pork PCVAD disease. Boehringer Ingelheim released the digital tool and according to PorkBusiness.com it can greatly help in detecting and dealing with porcine circovirus associated disease. According to Pork Business:. "The...
Retail Center, Eyecare Facility Coming to Kennewick’s Vista Field
The City of Kennewick and Port of Kennewick announced recently more development coming to the renovated Vista Field area. The Port says a new eyecare facility is planned, according to their release:. "During its July 9, 2024, regular meeting, the Port of Kennewick Board of Commissioners received and unanimously approved...
Engine Failure Sends Small Plane Down in Field Near Ritzville
It takes skill to deadstick land an airplane (without any power). It takes even more skill to do it in a plowed field. A small private plane goes down near Ritzville Monday. Mid-morning Monday, Adams County Sheriff's Deputies were called to a plowed farmer's field near Ritvzille after this plane made an emergency landing.
Roller Coaster Enrollment A Growing Issue for Northwest Colleges, Universities
According to a recent report, larger heritage universities in the Pacific Northwest and around the nation are seeing enrollment increases following the pandemic, but smaller schools are on a downward trend. Officials trying to determine why. The study, conducted by the Washington State Student Achievement Council in 2023, shows schools...
Fire Burning In Franklin County Over 500 Acres
In this morning's Northwest Coordination Center brief, the Wallace Walker fire information was updated to indicate that the fire is at 561 acres at 0% containment. The fire continues to be treated as an active fire, with structures threatened. We will continue to deliver updates as they become available. For...
Washington Employees: When’s the Right time to Quit?
Are you sitting at your desk right now reading this thinking,. "Man, I am really not happy at this job." Well, then it may be time to find a new one. First though, let's take a look at some Washington Stats. What is the unemployment rate in WA State?. 4.7%...
Can You Sign Up To Vote Day of Election in Washington State?
Can You Sign Up To Vote Day of Election in Washington State?. It's hard to imagine that the 2024 general election is around the corner and it might be wise to check up on your voter registration in Washington State. I just jumped online to make sure I'm registered and...
WA Carpool Cheaters Are Getting Creative With Passenger Dummies
Where do people get their nerve to disobey the rules of driving in the HOV lane?. It's unbelievable what Washington State Patrol Troopers may come across in their travels. I seriously wonder how many people get away with having fake passengers in their vehicle, just to be able to drive in high-occupancy vehicle lane. The HOV lane is meant for buses, carpools, and vanpools. HOV lanes are for any vehicle with two or more people.
What? Most Charming Town in Washington State Isn’t Leavenworth!?
What? Most Charming Town in Washington State Isn’t Leavenworth!?. Whenever I see a survey about Washington State and charming towns to visit, I usually see Leavenworth at the top of the list. Can You Name The Most Charming Town In Washington State?. Surprisingly, I saw another survey and Leavenworth...
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