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FERRY ALERT: Fauntleroy-Vashon-Southworth down to one boat tonight
Washington State Ferries ran three boats on the Triangle Route for much of the day, attempting to accommodate Vashon Island’s biggest event of the summer, the Strawberry Festival, but a crew shortage has struck again and the run will be down to one boat – here’s the alert WSF sent:
Fire Chief Cowan sounds the alarm on Northshore’s “critical” budget imbalance
For the first time in over 20 years, the Northshore fire department will ask voters to approve a levy lid lift on the August 6th ballot. Rising labor and operational costs plus upcoming capital improvement projects are burning up Northshore’s budget but state laws limit how fast the department can raise rates to pump in more revenue.
20 years later, Valley View Health Center remains focused on providing health care to underserved populations
While it took some time this month to peek in the rearview mirror in celebration of its 20th year in operation, Valley View Health Center has its eyes firmly planted on the road ahead as it charts
'I just need somewhere to go': City of Lakewood rules police can remove unhoused people on public property
LAKEWOOD, Wash. — The City of Lakewood passed an ordinance allowing police to remove people sleeping and camping on public property after a 24-hour notice. The move comes after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled cities can enforce bans on people experiencing homelessness last month in a case out of Grants Pass, Oregon.
Roy, WA councilmember faces backlash after giving Nazi salute during meeting
ROY, Wash. - Roy City Council member William "Bill" Starks is under fire after giving a Nazi salute during a recent city council meeting, raising serious ethical concerns among constituents and officials. The incident, which took place at the end of a July 8 council meeting, was captured on video...
Kiddin’ Around to host Dine and Dash — a Chef’s Night Out to boost mission of supporting area youths
Kiddin’ Around, a nonprofit organization founded in 2021, will host its first first Dine and Dash — Chef’s Night Out fundraising event in downtown Centralia on Thursday, July 25, starting at 5:30 p.m. The fundraiser will include Centralia eateries and chefs making exciting dishes and cocktails. The...
Washington state wants to help pay for your new heat pump.
Is it too late to be talking about upgrading your HVAC system? (I'm talking air conditioning now). There are several ways that you can actually save money on switching over to a heat pump system. For your home. Why a heat pump?. According to energy.gov. “Unlike standard compressors that can...
You Won’t Believe Who Washington State’s Most Successful Bank Robber Is
A New Netflix Movie Spotlights Washington State's Most Succesful Bank Robber. Who was Washington State's most prolific bank robber?. I just finished watching Netflix's “How to Rob a Bank,” and it’s worth watching if you’re into true crime. The movie covers one of the most prolific...
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...
Commerce Department awards Chehalis Tribe $750,000, Quinault Nation $13 million to promote climate resilience
The Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis Reservation has received a $750,000 grant from the Washington state Department of Commerce to promote climate resilience amongst tribes. The funding is
Court tells Washington state to return young inmates from prison to juvenile facility
A Thurston County Superior Court judge told the state it has two weeks to return 43 young men it suddenly moved last Friday from the Green Hill School juvenile rehabilitation center to an adult prison in Shelton unless it can convince the court that the emergency move was necessary to reduce dangerous overcrowding.
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