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Tren de Aragua gang members continue to cross into the U.S. through Texas, Mexican authorities warn
SEATTLE - Mexican law enforcement officials in the border state of Chihuaha continue to see a large number of potential gang members passing through on their way to the U.S. Authorities say the people, who they believe are members of Tren de Aragua, a Venezuelan-born criminal organization, are using the El Paso, Texas-Juarez, Mexico corridor to enter the United States illegally.
Sunnyside Financial Manager fired amid $4 million budget shortfall
SUNNYSIDE, Wash.-The Financial Manager for the city of Sunnyside has been dismissed following a $4 million budget shortfall. New Sunnyside City Manager Mike Gonzalez dismissed Jamison Horner from her position on Monday, Aug. 26. Her dismissal is effective immediately and Finance Supervisor Faviola Gil will assume the role on an...
Circle K fueling Labor Day travel with 40 cent per gallon discount on Aug. 29
TRI-CITIES, Wash.-Hitting the road this Labor Day Weekend? Circle K is fueling end of summer fun with a 40 cents per gallon discount from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 29. “With summer coming to an end, we want to help our customers squeeze every last drop of...
State Superintendent Calls on Washington School Districts to Update Policies on Student Cell Phone use
OLYMPIA - The Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction says schools across the state and nation are updating their policies to restrict cell phone use during the school day. According to a 2022 study by the Pew Research Center, 95% of teenagers have a smartphone, compared to 73%...
U.S. Education Department outlines testing period for phased rollout of new FAFSA form
WASHINGTON — With the U.S. Department of Education using a staggered approach in opening up the 2025-26 application period for federal financial student aid, the agency said Tuesday it will partner with a small number of community-based organizations to participate in the first testing period beginning Oct. 1. Earlier in August, the department said it […]
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.
Why Washington State Can’t Seem To Get Out of Daylight Saving
Why Washington State Can’t Seem To Get Out of Daylight Saving. I know I should stop picking on Washington State but why can't we seem to get out of Daylight Saving Time?. Do you realize back in 2019, the Washington State Legislature approved a permanent daylight saving time, we keep springing forward and falling back each year and are getting ready to do it again in 2024.
Which 2 Goodwill Stores Will Close Permanently Because of Crime?
More stores in big cities across America are permanently closing locations because of hard crimes. The crimes are either being committed in the store or in the neighborhood, frightening away both customers and employees. Last year, Target made the tough choice to close up one of its shops in Washington...
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