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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):
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.
50% Off Award-Winning Spirits and Amazing Food at The Distillarium on 8/30
Every Friday at 6 a.m. it's another chance for you to seize the dining deal and get amazing savings at great places around the Yakima Valley. The one coming up this Friday is such an amazing experience you definitely won't want to miss out. The Distillarium is Yakima's premier craft...
Tigers head back to class
Aug. 26—EPHRATA — Ephrata School District Superintendent Ken Murray welcomed staff back to campuses last Tuesday as they went back into classrooms to finish preparations for the upcoming school year. "This morning, I had the opportunity to speak to all district staff, as we gathered together for our annual welcome back event. The group that gathered in the Ephrata Middle School gym almost ...
Town Toyota Center to Unveil Heightened Security Measures
The Town Toyota Center in Wenatchee is tightening security measures. According to the venue's Facebook page, a "clear bag policy" takes effect on the first of the month. Unclear backpacks, clutches, purses - all are prohibited as of Sunday. However, each spectator is allowed a single vinyl or clear plastic bag.
Missing Ocean Shores man found, Silver Alert canceled
LAKE STEVENS, Wash. - The Washington State Patrol (WSP) says a missing Ocean Shores man with dementia has been located. WSP canceled the Silver Alert for the man at 7 p.m. To get the best local news, weather and sports in Seattle for free, sign up for the daily FOX Seattle newsletter.
VIDEO: Everyone Had All Sorts Of Things To Say About Hailey Van Lith After She Tossed A Shocking First Pitch In Her Impressive Outfit
3×3 Olympic medalist Hailey Van Lith captured attention after throwing out the first pitch at the Seattle Mariners game over the weekend. In the wake of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, several athletes have been honored at various sporting events across the United States, and Van Lith finally got her chance on Sunday.
Providence Swedish Mobile Health Clinic Gets New Look
After more than two years of serving the Olympia-area community with the Providence Swedish Mobile Health Clinic, our donated, refurbished medical RV has a new look. The dedicated Street Medicine Program caregivers now travel in a Mobile Health Clinic fully wrapped in the Providence Swedish brand. So far in 2024,...
City pushes county on homeless response
In response to Tacoma’s ongoing homelessness problem, the city council has issued a letter to the Pierce County Council requesting "additional action from the county to prevent the burden from disproportionately continuing to fall on our city alone,” according to the letter’s content. The letter states that Tacoma provides over 80% of all sheltering in Pierce County, and a similar share of services.
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