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Disneyland DAS: Almost All Are Denied, Except This One Reason
Now that our family has gone through the process of trying to get a DAS pass from Disneyland, we know that 99 percent of people will be denied, and here's why. Disneyland DAS Pass is Not for the Disabled Anymore. Disneyland has always been a special place for my wife...
The End Of An Era: Closure of Popular ‘Redbox’
After 22 years Redbox is calling it a day. The company is shutting down. More than 1,000 employees were laid off from Redbox, commonly referred to as "Deadbox", as of today. The owner filed for bankruptcy with about $1 billion in debt. The network operated 24,000 DVD rental kiosks across the nation. The parent company, Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertaiment, converted its Chapter 11 bankruptcy case to a Chapter 7 liquidation. As a result, all kiosks and streaming services will shut down. According to Variety:
Why You Shouldn’t Wear a T-shirt in Swimming Pools This Summer
More and more public pools (and even some private pools) are banning their guests from wearing T-shirts when swimming. But it's not just about keeping a strict dress code or swimmer safety. Why Pools Ban Some Shirts In Pools. It doesn't matter why you'd want to wear a T-shirt while...
Beloved Part of Seattle Is Now America’s Deadliest Neighborhood
Where Is The Worst Neighborhood Located In Seattle Washington?. One of my favorite places that I have lived is Seattle. There, I said it!. Belltown Is Ranked #1 As Seattle's Worst Neighborhood According To Survey. For some, they can't imagine living there but I loved my time there. I worked...
Moses Lake HS Facing Possibility of Canceled Sports Due to Cuts
A community group has formed in Moses Lake, with a goal of helping to ensure that despite budget cuts, school extracurricular programs, including sports, will survive. Group will reportedly present ideas, talk with school board July 25th. According to sources, including Source One News, the group is called Community Athletics...
WA City That Is Cloudy 248 Days a Year Orders Solar Car Chargers
For years, Tumwater WA was known mainly for being the home of the Olympia Beer Brewery, you'd heard it in their ads. The other thing it's known for? Cloudy days. Tumwater raises eyebrows by installing a solar-powered charging station. The Center Square and other sources are reporting Tumwater city officials...
Have You Heard of these 5 Top Rated Beers in WA?
I am not well versed in the Beer industry, but I know a few people who are, and that's awesome, but parts of me wonders if they have heard of these beers?. Coors Light and Clamato, that's my go-to beer order, when I decide to at least. What is your...
Nearly All Washington State AT&T Customers Affected By Data Breach
Nearly All Washington State AT&T Customers Affected By Data Breach. I normally ignore most data breaches because they usually don't involve me but AT&T is reporting a data breach that could affect all of their Washington State customers. According to AT&T's website, they learned that AT&T customer data was illegally...
What’s Behind Decline Of USDA NASS National-Local Ag Stat Data?
For many years the US AG Industry has depended on reports from the National Agriculture Statistics Service, or NASS, to get an overview the industry, from cattle to crops to fruit and more. NASS data studies have gone away. Earlier this year the USDA announced due to budget cutbacks, many,...
USPS Raises Stamp Prices Again With Record-Tying Increase
Saying the increase was needed for the agency's "financial health," the US Postal Service announced this week the price of a regular first-class stamp will rise another five cents beginning July 14. USPS says our stamp prices are still among, if not the lowest, in the world. Authorities said the...
Umatilla Oregon Suspect’s Mugshot Creeps Out the Internet
This guy decided to go all smiley in his mugshot. Umatilla County Suspect was convicted on various charges. Going through law enforcement news and stories, we came across this mugshot from the Umatilla County Sheriff's Office. 34-year-old Brandon James Linham, of Umatilla, was convicted several charges earlier this week, according...
WA Adult Family Home Supervisor Charged in $60K Fraud Case
Washington State Labor and Industries reports a felony charge has been filed against the operator of a Spokane Adult Family home for fraud. 52-year-old Serah Kamau pleaded not guilty in Spokane County Superior Court on fraud charges. According to L&I, Kamau fraudulently received workman's comp money claiming she could not work due to injuries, but she still operated her home.
Popular Store With 132 Locations In WA Plans Mass Closures
Covid has done a negative number on many businesses since 2020 and is still going. We're hearing more and more about businesses closing their doors due to poor performance and low sales. Some of them, including Bed, Bath, and Beyond, Big Lots, Red Lobster, and Rite Aid are affected. It will be interesting to see what happens by year end.
Major Grocers Announce Which 124 WA Stores Will Be Sold Off
Kroger and Albertsons, have been working on a merger since September of 2023. A long list of stores and distribution centers that will be sold was announced for the first time. A large number are located throughout the state of Washington. The new agreement by the two chains is meant...
Spokane Bank Manager Gets 24 Months in $345K Embezzlement Case
A Federal judge has sentenced a former Spokane bank manager to 24 months in prison for her role in an embezzlement case. Former manager stole $345K from the Bank of Idaho in Spokane. 27-year-old Jessica Ann Marshall had worked at the Bank of Idaho downtown branch in Spokane. Between June...
Oregon Ag Producers–Register for European Trade-Buyer Sessions
The Oregon Department of Agriculture has released information how ag producers can participate in sessions with European ag and food buyers in September. According to the Oregon Department of Agriculture European ag and trade officials and buyers are coming to the state, the first such visit since just before COVID in 2020. This inbound trade mission will give Oregon producers a chance to show off their offerings for these buyers.
Walmart Making This Bold Move to Get More Stuff on Store Shelves
Walmart wants to fill up its store shelves more quickly, and it is about to make a huge investment to do so. Walmart has been in sort of a transitional period as it moves to modernize its stores. The process started late last year when the retail chain began making...
Washington’s Best Homemade Ice Cream Might Be in Walla Walla
Washington’s Best Homemade Ice Cream Might Be in Walla Walla. So my wife and I took a trip last fall for our anniversary to Walla Walla and we stumbled across possibly the best homemade ice cream in Washington State. Have You Checked Out The Pine Cone Creamery In Walla...
Extreme Heatwave Causing Roads to Buckle in Eastern WA
Due to the extreme heat, some roads in Eastern Washington are buckling. WSDOT is expecting to see more spots of road buckling as our current heatwave continues. Multiple roads are reported to be buckling. South of Rosalia, U.S. 195 has 3 areas of the road buckling. WSDOT has repaired the 3 areas of road. According to AccuWeather, when roads start cracking, it's a process known as "thermal expansion."
Rep. Newhouse To Host Forum On Washington’s Snake River Dams
The four Lower Snake River Dams may be the most fought over entities since the 13 Colonies and Great Britain battled over America's future. For the last few decades entities have fought over the dams removal and maintaining them. We laid out the latest attempt to move forward with breaching the dams last month. One thing that has been made very clear by those advocating to save the dams is that those vested in their survival have not been included in the recent conversations about their future.
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