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FIRE REPORT: Cold front to elevate fire conditions in Grant and Adams Co.
Aug. 27—MOSES LAKE — According to the National Weather Service's Spokane office, there will be a cold front blowing through the region with high winds that will elevate fire conditions. "It is caused by a storm going through the Northeast Pacific that is moving into northern British Columbia and kind of just kind of sending a cold front across Washington overnight," National Weather Service ...
Link Light Rail service opens from Lynnwood
SNOHOMISH COUNTY — Light rail service begins from the Lynnwood Transit Center on Friday, Aug. 30 as its new northernmost terminus, which will open a connection that runs as far south as beyond Sea-Tac Airport. Four stations opened: One at Lynnwood Transit Center (20100 48th Ave W., off of...
City of Seattle to rename section of street 'Sue Bird Court'
SEATTLE -- In a ceremony Monday outside Climate Pledge Arena, Seattle mayor Bruce Harrell announced that the city is renaming a section of street leading up to the arena the legendary guard called home as a member of the Seattle Storm for more than two decades "Sue Bird Court." Bird...
2024 National Beard & Moustache Championships Coming to Everett
A different kind of competition. A different kind of sport. Hear us out; this one might grow on you. It certainly grew on others. Beard Team USA is thrilled to announce the 2024 National Beard & Moustache Championships will be held in Everett, Washington, Saturday, November 2nd at the Historic Everett Theatre in Downtown Everett.
$655,000 in lawyers’ fees approved in Veterans Warehouse harassment suit
WENATCHEE — A Chelan County judge has finalized the last financial penalty in a $1.5 million legal judgment against Thelbert "Thad" Lawson, the former veterans’ charity operator who sexually harassed and assaulted women at his thrift shops. Back in June, a jury found Lawson and his charity liable...
Washington state ferry cancellations cripple service before the busy Labor Day weekend
SEATTLE — Headed into the last summer holiday of 2024 when thousands plan to take a ferry, cancellations and delays alter many routes operated by Washington State Ferries (WSF). WSF announced that the Seattle/Bainbridge route is operating on a one-boat service due to a crew shortage on Tuesday. WSF...
Retreat Fire Is Shutting Down Recreation in WA
The Retreat Fire, which began on July 23 in the Rimrock area of Washington, is currently 85% contained and has burned 45,601 acres as of August 19. According to the Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife, most of the fire southwest of Naches is under control, though some areas and roads, including WDFW's Wildlife Creek Area and sites along the Tieton River and U.S. Highway 12, will remain closed until at least September 23 due to safety concerns. The closures impact activities such as rock climbing, hunting, scouting, and fishing, and will be reassessed after the expiration date.
New Bodycam Program For Washington Fish and Wildlife Officers
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is rolling out a body-cam program for its 152 commissioned law enforcement officers starting in September. This aims to enhance accountability, transparency, and safety in the enforcement of natural resource laws. WDFW Police Chief. The decision to implement body-cam comes after a...
Columbia Distributing Raises Over $350,000 for Local Nonprofits
KENT, Washington – August 26, 2024 – Columbia Distributing, the largest Total Beverage distributor in the Pacific Northwest, announced today that the 13th Annual Scott DeMartine Memorial Charity Golf Tournament raised over $350,000. The funds will be donated to four charities: The Ronald McDonald House Charities of Western Washington and Alaska (RMHC), the Washington State division of the American Cancer Society, StolenYouth, and Parrot Creek Child and Family Services.
Illegally-modified machine guns causing concern for law enforcement
SEATTLE - Criminals are using simple devices to turn handguns into illegal machine guns, and it is a problem impacting Snohomish, Pierce and King Counties. Officials with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms say they are seeing an increasing number of these illegal and deadly modifications hitting our streets.
Emerald Downs: Kevin Radke calls it a Career; Time to hit the open road! Whitaker Looks to 2025
(Auburn, WA) Two of Emerald Downs’ most popular jockeys have been on the sideline due to injuries suffered just prior to the 2024 season. Kevin Radke was injured in a spill at Turf Paradise on April 19 in a training accident. He broke several ribs and a punctured lung. Many didn’t know but he also tore his achilles tendon and that is the injury that has been most problematic to get healed properly.
Yelm teachers urge school board, superintendent to complete CBA contract negotiations Six staffers direct comments to directors as school year nears
With the first day of the 2024-25 school year less than one week away, teacher contract negotiations between the Yelm Community Schools (YCS) administration and the Yelm Education Association (YEA) ...
The Longest Road Tunnel in the Lower 48 is here in Washington
City planners in Washington made some bold decisions after learning how bridges and overpasses were affected by the 1989 Bay Area Earthquake. The quake, which registered 6.9 on the Richter Scale, caused the Nimitz Freeway on Interstate 880 in Oakland to collapse. Entire sections of the upper deck collapsed directly on the lower deck, crushing more than two dozen cars and their occupants.
Washington & Oregon Devastated by Intense 2024 Fire Season
As of today (August 25, 2024), both Washington and Oregon have been severely impacted by this year's fire season. WA & OR: Human-Caused Fires and Acreage 2024 Totals. The Northwest Interagency Coordination Center (@NWCCInfo) has issued a warning about the severity of the ongoing wildfire season in the Pacific Northwest. According to their recent update, "The PNW continues to face a tough wildfire season with close to 2 million acres burned! Despite brief relief, hot, dry, and windy conditions are back mid-week, intensifying fire activity. Expect more dry lightning and triple-digit heat, especially in Southern Oregon and Eastern Washington." This dire warning sets the stage for understanding the magnitude of the fires that have ravaged the region in 2024.
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