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Country Club Road NW in Olympia to close for bridge construction starting Monday
Thurston County Public Works has announced a road closure on Country Club Road NW, stretching from Country Club Loop NW to 40th Lane NW starting Monday, July 22, until September 30. The work includes removing an outdated culvert and replacing it with a new bridge over Green Cove Creek. This...
All-star lineup of drivers to appear at NHRA Fan Fest on July 18 in Auburn
With an impressive list of drivers, including racing legend and Top Fuel rookie Tony Stewart, the NHRA FanFest presented by Explore Auburn is back and officially kicks off the race weekend for the 35th annual NHRA Northwest Nationals at Pacific Raceways. The event takes place from 5-8 p.m. on Thursday...
Seattle Aquarium's new Ocean Pavilion to open Aug. 29
SEATTLE - A new addition to Seattle's Waterfront will soon open. The Seattle Aquarium announced its new Ocean Pavilion expansion will open Aug. 29 and visitors can start purchasing their tickets now. The expansion will feature the wonders of the reef ecosystem in the Coral Triangle. Guests will see 3,500...
Toledo community questions city council over decision to fire police chief
Toledo City Hall was standing room only on Monday as a swarm of community members gathered to question a recent city decision to fire Duane Garvais Lawrence, who served as Toledo’s police chief
$200,000 Investment in Seattle NHRA Race Might Be Just Tip of Iceberg
Pacific Raceways owner/president Jason Fiorito exploring ways the facility’s Pacific Innovation Center could become hub for racing technology of future. Racing under the lights Friday night at Pacific Raceways near Seattle is more than just a fan-favorite move—it represents next-level cooperation with the NHRA. A visit to last...
Burien Solar Punk Festival returning to Shark Garden on Saturday, Aug. 10
The second annual Burien Solar Punk Festival – a Celebration of Culture, Technology, and Sustainability – will be returning on Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024. This free event will run from Noon – 11 p.m. at the Shark Garden in Burien (map below). The Burien Solar Punk Festival...
Gate Community Club to raise money for historic schoolhouse with pancake breakfast
The Gate Community Club's annual Blueberry Pancake Breakfast and Raffle will be held from 8 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 20. All proceeds will be used for improvements to the historic ...
'We're here and we care': Downtown Chehalis becomes entrepreneurial hot spot for wellness-minded businesses
Downtown Chehalis has become an entrepreneurial hot spot for women-owned, wellness-minded businesses, including Lauren Urich Yoga, Shona’s Food Company, Nature Nurture Farmacy, Good Fork and
Exhausted Fire Crews Watch As Washington Burns
The Pioneer Fire in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest has now expanded to 25,688 acres, 14% contained. Firefighters have been working diligently to protect the community of Stehekin through strategic firing operations. These controlled burns, conducted about 8 miles southeast of Stehekin, have created a buffer zone by removing dry and dead ground fuels.
In focus: Five generations gather in Centralia for Carol Ponder's 91st birthday
Five generations came together to celebrate Carol Ponder's 91st birthday on July 13. Ponder was born at home on Buckner Street in Centralia. She has lived in her current home in Centralia for 72
Sirens: Juveniles steal cart full of alcohol; counterfeit currency passed; suspect climbs fence, sleeps in garage
CENTRALIA POLICE DEPARTMENT Criminal trespass • Two subjects were trespassed from a property in the 1200 block of Alder Street just after 1:10 p.m. on July 15. • A homeless ...
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 Woman Caught Speeding In HOV Lane With Mannequin Passenger In Backseat
#Socialites, get a load of this! A woman in Washington state was caught speeding in the HOV lane with a mannequin in the backseat of her car, positioned upright and with a wig to appear as a human “passenger.” RELATED: Colorado Man Allegedly Tried To Avoid Speeding And DUI Charges By Swapping Seats With His ... Read more The post Washington Woman Caught Speeding In HOV Lane With Mannequin Passenger In Backseat appeared first on Hollywood Unlocked .
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