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Free admission at national parks on Sunday; Check out these in western Washington
PACKWOOD, Wash. — One of six free admission days in U.S. national parks falls this Sunday. Aug. 4 commemorates the signing of the Great American Outdoors Act, which provided funding and expanded recreation opportunities in national parks. In celebration, that day is now entrance-fee free for park-goers. There are...
Unexpected Danger: How a Small Washington Town Became the State’s Most Risky
Bigger cities are generally thought of while determining the most dangerous locations in America. Still, an isolated village can occasionally take the whole world by storm by turning into a crime hotspot. Recent years have seen a small community in Washington State become well-known due to its concerning rates of...
Election 2024: Primary challengers emerge in Washington's 35th District for Couture
State Rep. Travis Couture is facing a challenge from fellow Republican Eric Onisko and Democrat James DeHart in the primary race for the 35th Legislative District's Position 2. Couture is the incumbent, having been elected in 2022. Onisko has served on Shelton’s city council since 2018, becoming mayor in 2022. DeHart ran for the 35th District House Position 1 seat in 2022, losing to Dan Griffey. The two candidates receiving the most votes during the Aug. 6...
Applications open for Compost Reimbursement Program
Jul. 30—OLYMPIA — The Washington State Department of Agriculture is launching its second year of the Compost Reimbursement Program to continue to encourage on-farm compost use, according to an announcement from WSDA. All commercial Washington farmers — including those in agriculture, silviculture and aquaculture — are eligible for the program, according to the announcement. Participating farms ...
LGBTQI+ Crisis Line in Washington Helps Nearly 500,000 in a Year
That message spread like wildfire across the United States in an organized effort to help combat the rate of suicides in LGBTQ+ youth. Even then-President Obama joined his voice in telling struggling youth that the pain and struggle they were enduring would not last forever. While that message has helped...
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. ...
7/31 10:00 am Big Horn Fire Final Update
The KCSO has rescinded all evacuation levels in the Big Horn Fire area. All roads including Alderdale Rd are now open as well. There are fire crew in the area providing mop up, please stay clear and drive carefully around the areas where they are located. 7/29 at 10:00 am:
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.
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...