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Whooping Cough Cases on the Rise in Washington State
Washington state has see a rapid increase in whooping cough cases this year. The infectious cough is spreading rapidly throughout Eastern Washington. Benton County has reported two confirmed cases and one case is confirmed in Walla Walla County. Grant County has reported 21 confirmed cases with 7 suspected cases since June. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC):
Washington Could have New Fishing Rules Next Year
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is seeking public input on proposed changes to fishing regulations in Chelan and Grant counties. : The proposed rule change would eliminate the daily limit of 25 yellow perch, moving to a statewide rule of no daily limit. This aims to increase angler opportunities and potentially improve the average size of yellow perch in the lake.
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...
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.
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