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Something Startling Lurks In The Water Of Washington!
With the blisteringly hot “Dog Days” of summer upon us, there is nothing I like to do more than jump into a nice, beautiful body of water. Up here, it’s usually the Columbia River or the Yakima; we also like to go to Two Rivers. But one thing that totally stinks about jumping into just any old body of water is watching out for the stuff you may not even see.
New Campground Limits Coming to WA Beginning August 18th
Beginning August 18th, all campgrounds in Washington State will have new limits on how many nights people can stay. The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission recently approved the new limits, as of August 18th, campers can only stay ten consecutive nights in any campground in the state, within a 30-day period. Campers will also only be allowed to stay a total of 90 days per calendar year in all state parks.
Washington State Restaurant Named Best ‘Under-the-Radar’ Steakhouse
You can never go wrong with steak. Steak is perfect for any celebration or birthday or just to be that fancy thing you don't order too often but when you do you want to make it worth it. Though there are plenty of places to grab steak, they named one...
[PHOTOS] Washington Wildfire Fury: Road Closures Announced
If you are traveling across Washington State, these are road closures that could impact your trip!. Washington State Roads Severely Affected by Ongoing Wildfires. As Washington State fights several severe wildfires, major road closures and disruptions are impacting travel across the region. According to updates from the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) and local authorities, multiple highways remain shut down due to the fires, with emergency services working around the clock to manage the situation. The recent photos released by the Washington State Department of Transportation from the scenes of multiple fires across Washington show just how big of a fight they face,
The #1 Huckleberry Picking Place in Washington State
The #1 Huckleberry Picking Place in Washington State. Growing up in the Lewiston/Clarkston Valley, huckleberries were a right of passage in my young life. Know The Rules Before You Go Huckleberry Picking At This #1 Spot In WA. Some of my best memories are of huckleberry picking with my foster...
Can You Ride in the Back of a Pickup Truck in Washington State?
Is It Legal In Washington State To Ride In The Back Of A Truck?. Maybe you've seen it before -- a group of people riding in the back of a pickup truck, hair blowing in the wind, laughing, and having a good time. But have you ever wondered if it's...
Washington Town Among ‘Most Difficult to Pronounce’ in the Nation
One Washington town was recently named one of the most difficult to pronounce in the United States. We have several Washington towns that could easily make this national list. There have been a few Washington town names that have given tourists and new residents some trouble. Some examples of the tough to pronounce names include Puyallup, Sequim, Wenatchee, Chelan, Okanogan, Pateros, and Ephrata.
Wait, Is There Quicksand in Washington State?!
You've seen in movies, people getting caught up in quicksand. Usually, it has a pretty dire ending if one were to get stuck. Experts say quicksand -- super saturated sand or sand that has become nearly liquified with water -- is common around the world. Source. I recently came across...
Washington wildfires continue to grow as Pioneer Fire nears community of Stehekin
WASHINGTON — Several large wildfires burning in Washington are growing. At least one wildfire is nearing structures and highway closures are also in effect. The Pioneer Fire on the north shore of Lake Chelan has been burning since June 8th. As of Saturday, it has grown to 32,048 acres. It has grown by more than 1,300 acres within the last week.
Lawmakers call for director of children’s services in Washington to resign
At least two Washington lawmakers are demanding Department of Children, Youth and Families director Ross Hunter resign amid the agency’s decision to suspend intakes at two state juvenile detention facilities due to overcrowding. Democratic state Rep. Mari Leavitt of University Place and Republican Rep. Travis Couture of Allyn both posted on social media Thursday calling […]
Officials urge caution as fires strain air resources in Washington, Oregon
YAKIMA COUNTY, Wash. — Public Lands Commissioner Hilary Franz toured the site of the Black Canyon Fire Friday and gave a briefing on the state of the fire season so far. According to Franz, the state has more resources to fight fires and hasn't necessarily seen an unusual number of fires so far this year, but other factors have put a strain on the people and tools available to fight them.
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