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Winter is Coming: To Areas Of Oregon & Washington
The time of year that many of us dread is about to hit, and hit hard!. No, I’m not talking about “Pumpkin Spice” everything (although that’s not far off). I’m talking about WINTER! The first cold snap! Jack Frost is paying his yearly visit!. Depending...
Greater Seattle’s median home price is second-highest in the nation
The Puget Sound area’s median home price has increased $755,000, the second-highest in the U.S., according to the latest RE/MAX National Housing Report. Greater Seattle’s median home price has increased 8.6% from last year, when it was $695,500. Active listings are also up 9.4% in the last year...
Forest Service Working To Hire Firefighters
The U.S. Forest Service is looking to shore up its wildland firefighting force in the Pacific Northwest. Recruitment events will take place across Oregon next month, with stops in Bend, Sandy and La Grande on September 12th, in an effort to hire a couple hundred permanent seasonal positions. “That’s our...
Washington ports get electrification grants to provide dockside power for vessels
In the industry it’s called “cold ironing” – the capacity of a port to provide electric hookups for arriving ships and other vessels. Ports that are so equipped, and ships that are configured to plug in, can reduce air pollution signicantly while in port. Soon, 11...
Warmer, sunnier pattern takes shape Wednesday in the PNW
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Sunny skies and warmer temperatures return to the Portland area Wednesday as summer heat begins to build. The summer season isn’t done just yet, near record-breaking heat will continue to build this week. Wednesday’s day one of Oregon and Washington’s latest warming trend. Sunshine will help temperatures warm into the upper 70s and low 80s for the Willamette Valley on Wednesday. The cool-to-warm start felt from sunrise to sunset will have kids heading back to school dressed in layers.
Washington State Grants Over 1,000 Electric Vehicle Rebates in First Month of Program
OLYMPIA - Earlier this month, the Washington State Department of Commerce launched its EV Instant Rebates program. Steven Hershkowitz, clean transportation managing director for the Washington State Department of Commerce, said the program is designed especially to reach low and middle income residents. He said EVs are nearly at price parity with gas-powered cars but the vast majority of transactions for vehicles of any kind is of used vehicles.
Rainy forecast postpones State Route 167 repaving project
A forecast of rainy weather postponed repaving southbound State Route 167 in Kent for the second consecutive weekend on Aug. 23-26. The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) had hoped to do the work between State Route 516 and South 277th Street after rain postponed the project Aug. 16-19. “Unfortunately,...
Applicants Sought for the Landmarks Preservation Commission
The Tacoma City Council is looking for qualified applicants, who are residents of the City, to fill the following positions on the Landmarks Preservation Commission:. Architect (One Position): Open to an individual who is currently or has in the past been. a professionally certified architect. At-Large (Two Positions): Open to...
Pierce County man accused of fatally stabbing his mother found not guilty by reason of insanity
A 32-year-old Tacoma man who used a steak knife to fatally stab his mother may spend the rest of his life in a state mental hospital after he was declared not guilty of the murder by reason of insanity. Michael Robert Gese was charged with first- and second-degree murder following...
Sip & Savor: Breakfast for Dinner, Harbor Days, and Cider and Cheese
Starting this Thursday, Tacoma diner Hob Nob will begin its Breakfast for Dinner series, running from 5-10 p.m. every last Thursday of the month. The series will offer classic breakfast dishes and Hob Nob will donate 15% of sales to a local community organization. Find out more here. Harbor Days.
Officer-involved shooting in Kent ends with suspect taking his own life
Detectives with the Kent Police Department are investigating an officer-involved shooting in Kent. The shooting occurred at approximately 12:40 a.m. Wednesday at an apartment complex on 102 Madison Ave. N. “Officers responded to a 911 call of reported sounds of six to seven gunshots being fired,” KPD stated in an...
Washington man dies in crash near Frenchtown
FRENCHTOWN, Mont. — A 64-year-old man from Kent, Washington died after his Dodge Ram truck swerved off the right side of the off ramp of I-90 near Frenchtown and went down an embankment and overturned, according to Montana Highway Patrol. The man was pronounced dead on scene. The investigation...
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