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Pickleball Kingdom Expanding to Spokane, WA
Pickleball Kingdom is expanding into Yakima, WA, with a new location owned and operated by Shane Martin and Mei-Lynne Statler, two advocates for the sport. “We are excited to expand Pickleball Kingdom to Yakima, where the local community’s enthusiasm has been tremendous,” said Ace Rodrigues, founder and CEO, Pickleball Kingdom. “Shane Martin and Mei-Lynne Statler are committed leaders who embody our mission of growing the sport in Washington.”
Jury Awards $4.4M to Man Racially Profiled at Walmart (Video)
Walmart Ordered to Pay $4.4 Million in Racial Profiling Case. Walmart has been ordered to pay $4.4 million to Michael Mangum, an Oregon man who was racially profiled by an employee at one of their stores. The incident, known as the “Shopping While Black” case, occurred on March 26, 2020, at a Walmart in Wood Village, Oregon.
Ending July hot and starting August even hotter
Today will be hotter than yesterday, with highs hitting the triple digits in some areas. Another ridge of high pressure has centered itself over the West and is expected to stay for an extended period of time. We won’t be seeing this heat for three weeks, like we saw at the beginning of July, but we will see temperatures over 90 for a while. Prepare and protect yourself from the heat, there will be little relief at night for the next few days, as lows will only drop into the 60s. Take frequent breaks, drink plenty of water.
Gun access revoked for ex-Kalama city councilman after reported death threats
Cowlitz County Superior Court is barring a former Kalama city councilmember from having guns after telling his therapist he wants to shoot the local leaders who wronged him, court records show. The court granted the protection order against Matthew Michael Merz, 45, of Kalama earlier this month, preventing him from...
USA Today's readers say an Oregon winery has the country's best tasting room
The newspaper USA Today 10Best Readers' Choice Awards rates the country's best wineries in many categories. This year, Oregon wineries fared well — including one that fared the best in the country. Willamette Valley Vineyards won the category "best tasting room" for its flagship Estate Tasting Room in the Salem hills. The winery, founded by Jim Bernau, operates 10 tasting rooms, including in Vancouver, Washington, Bend, Lake Oswego and Happy...
New 14th District map represents an new voice for Latino voters in primary election
YAKIMA COUNTY, Wash.- The 2024 election season will have a new look to the 14th Legislative District. The newly drawn map runs from Glenwood to parts of Pasco, including the lower valley cities of Toppenish, Wapato and Sunnyside, while also incorporating parts of Yakima and Benton and Franklin Counties. The...
Friends and family remember mom of 3 killed in Vancouver murder-suicide
VANCOUVER, Wash. — Family and friends are mourning the loss of Carissa Larkin, a mother of three who was killed in a murder-suicide in Vancouver's Bagley Downs neighborhood on Thursday, July 25. The shooting happened at around 8:20 a.m., police said. A caller reported seeing a man with a...
Two more Oregon lumber mills will shut down, latest in string of closures
Two Oregon lumber mills on opposite ends of the state are shutting down, the latest in a long line of closures. Western Cascade Industries’ mill — which employs 50 people at its 25-year-old site in Toledo — is slated to fully shut down Thursday, according to the Lincoln County Leader.
Sherwood residents warned of bear sightings
Sherwood residents were encouraged to brush up on their bear safety knowledge after a handful of sightings of a black bear in the area. The city of Sherwood posted a reminder on social media of what to do when encountering a bear after a black bear was spotted around the Sherwood Family YMCA and on some trails. “It was caught on someone’s security camera and the video was posted in...
Former Beaverton student wins bronze at summer games in Paris
PARIS (KPTV) - A swimmer who attended high school in Beaverton won the bronze medal for men’s 200 breaststroke at the Paris summer games on Wednesday, while representing The Netherlands. According to the Beaverton Valley Times, during his time at Sunset High School he was considered one of the...
Washington State Considering Killing Gray Wolves After Livestock Deaths
The Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is considering killing wolves after an investigation confirmed the predation of livestock in Stevens County. WDFW reports three calves were killed and four were injured near Colville in late July. The location was in the range of the Dominion pack. Wolves in the...
Free National Park For Washingtonians
This weekend marks a great opportunity to go out and check out the amazing national parks we have here in the state. Growing up with access to one of the country's best national parks was amazing, and my fascination with the parklands, nature, wildlife, and photography stemmed from the free days they offered.
State advisory board on juvenile justice asks Inslee to fire director of children’s services
Washington’s state advisory board on juvenile justice has called on Gov. Jay Inslee to fire Department of Children, Youth and Families director Ross Hunter amid the agency’s decision to suspend intakes at two state juvenile detention facilities due to overcrowding. In a press release, the Washington State Partnership Council on Juvenile Justice attributed its decision […]
WA and WI libraries given $249k for tabletop gaming programs
The Washington State Library and its counterpart in Wisconsin will work together for the next three years to encourage libraries at the public, tribal and community college level to implement tabletop role-playing game activities. The federal Institute of Museum and Library Services gave Wisconsin and Washington a $249,500 grant to...
Here's when K-12 schools go back to school in western Washington
SEATTLE - Even though summer activities and Seafair festivities are in full swing, students across Washington state are preparing to head back to school. The first day of classes varies by district, spanning from August 27 to Sept. 13, with staggered starts for different grades in some districts. From Seattle...
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