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Man’s suicide in basement cell prompts renewed calls for more jail oversight in WA
If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org. Family members of a man whose suicide went undiscovered in Garfield County’s jail for over 18 hours are calling for more oversight into local jails across Washington. Kyle Lara’s parents settled a claim with the county, in […]
Millions in state funding saves three Salem homeless shelter sites
Three of Church at the Park's homeless shelters, Salem's first-of-its-kind microshelter villages, created in partnership with the city, faced closure due to the city's budget shortfall. Millions of dollars from the state will keep the shelters open for another year. ...
A look inside the Oregon Capitol under construction
For more than two years, most of the Oregon Capitol has been closed to the public as hundreds of construction workers retrofit the historic building to withstand earthquakes. Lawmakers and visitors have heard, glimpsed and, at some points, smelled the effects of construction, as loud bangs and whirring noises interrupted debate in hearing rooms and […]
FBI Issues Jugging Warning: Video All Washingtonians Need to See
The FBI has issued a warning of an increasing crime trend called "jugging." Jugging is when a criminal suspect or group targets a customer leaving a bank ATM, or building with a significant amount of cash. Thieves approach victims as they get into their vehicles, or in some cases actually follow the victim as they drive off, to rob them at another location.
pFriem Family Brewers 12th Anniversary Party Takes Place on August 3rd
Celebrate a dozen of years of pFriem Family Brewers on the Hood River Waterfront on Saturday, August 3, 2024 from 3:00 – 9:00pm! Bring the family and take in scenic views of the Columbia River Gorge across the street from pFriem. During the six hour celebration there will be...
A Seamless Transition from Standalone to Centralized Refrigeration
If you ever visit Olympia, Washington and you’re looking for a genuine local community experience, visit either of the two Thriftway grocery stores—Bayview Thriftway on Puget Sound or Ralph’s Thriftway downtown. As you walk down the aisles, you’ll quickly notice how the staff know their customers by name and take pride in making them happy.
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.
One Washington voter picks between 28 candidates for governor
About 14% of Washington voters remain undecided about who they’re supporting in the upcoming race for governor. And they have a lot to choose from. More than two dozen candidates have thrown their hat into the race.
Providence St. Peter, Centralia Nationally Recognized for Commitment To Providing High-Quality Cardiovascular Care
Providence St. Peter and Centralia hospitals were two of just 47 hospitals in Washington to receive Get With The Guidelines achievement awards for demonstrating commitment to following up-to-date, research-based guidelines for the treatment of heart disease and stroke. This ultimately led to more lives saved, shorter recovery times and fewer readmissions to the hospital.
Washington restoring Capitol Lake in Olympia to its natural state
OLYMPIA, Wash. — Mother Nature is helping Washington return a man-made lake to its natural state. The state is restoring Capitol Lake, a lake created by an Olympia dam in the 1950s, to an estuary. The project is estimated to cost over $25 million and will take over a...
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Idaho’s Mandatory Power Outages Draw Mixed Reactions
We're in the middle of one of the most dangerous wildfire seasons in recent memory as wildfires rattle the state of Oregon to its core. The people of Boise and surrounding areas are feeling the effects as well. Drastic times call for drastic measures. Whether we're happy with their plan...
Dangerous Dengue Fever on the Rise in Washington State
Dangerous Dengue Fever on the Rise in Washington State. Those pesky mosquitos are no fun during the summer and now cases of Dengue Fever are on the rise in Washington State. What Are The Symptoms Of Dengue Fever? The WA DOH Breaks It Down For You. According to a post...
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