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Major grocery chain closing over 100 Washington State stores?
15/01/2024

Major grocery chain closing over 100 Washington State stores?

It looks like there may be a major change in how some of us get our groceries in Washington state in 2024. We all have a...

Sen. John Braun: As initiatives put target on taxes, Democrats pursue massive tax hike
15/01/2024

Sen. John Braun: As initiatives put target on taxes, Democrats pursue massive tax hike

While every legislative session makes history to some degree, the 2024 session is on track to be in a class of its own. Credit for that...

Teens driving stolen vehicle rob Pierce County pot shop with AK-47
14/01/2024

Teens driving stolen vehicle rob Pierce County pot shop with AK-47

PIERCE COUNTY, Wash. — Three teens were arrested for robbing a pot shop, armed with an AK-47 rifle and .38 revolver, and driving a stolen vehicle...

Congressional leaders reach deal to avert government shutdown
14/01/2024

Congressional leaders reach deal to avert government shutdown

Congressional leaders have reached a deal to avert a government shutdown next week, landing on a two-step stopgap bill that will keep the lights on in Washington into March, according to three sources familiar with the proposal. Under the deal, the new government funding deadlines will be March 1 an...

Court to consider removing Trump from Washington state's presidential primary ballot
14/01/2024

Court to consider removing Trump from Washington state's presidential primary ballot

SEATTLE — A Kitsap County Superior Court will consider a motion to remove former President Donald Trump from the presidential ballot in Washington state, part of a growing effort in states

Massive Gas Outage Threatens Millions Of Americans’ Energy Supplies Amid Arctic Storm
14/01/2024

Massive Gas Outage Threatens Millions Of Americans’ Energy Supplies Amid Arctic Storm

Emergency shutdown at a natural gas storage facility in Washington state threatens mass blackouts.

Bill would allow Washington Legislature to ban political candidates
14/01/2024

Bill would allow Washington Legislature to ban political candidates

A Washington bill introduced this session would give the state Legislature and the Secretary of State (SOS) the power to ban a political candidate from appearing on a ballot in the state. House

Former Boeing manager says he won’t fly on a Max
14/01/2024

Former Boeing manager says he won’t fly on a Max

(NewsNation) — A former senior manager at Boeing’s 737 factory told “NewsNation Now” that he specifically avoids flying on Max airliners due to safety concerns. “I...

Washington state Democrats propose additional tax for 'privilege of using ammunition'
14/01/2024

Washington state Democrats propose additional tax for 'privilege of using ammunition'

Washington state Democrats have proposed a use and sales tax on the retail sale of ammunition in an effort to reduce gun...

Hiker trapped in wilderness spends night in frigid temperatures, Washington rescuers say
14/01/2024

Hiker trapped in wilderness spends night in frigid temperatures, Washington rescuers say

The 36-year-old used a satellite communication device to reach rescuers.

Massive fire engulfs shop near Turtle Rock Island, temporarily closing US 2
14/01/2024

Massive fire engulfs shop near Turtle Rock Island, temporarily closing US 2

Emergency responders were called to a major structure fire on Friday along US Highway 2, approximately one mile north of Turtle Rock Island. Upon arrival, the...

Elma fairgrounds parking lot to be used for helicopter landings
13/01/2024

Elma fairgrounds parking lot to be used for helicopter landings

Elma residents need not be alarmed if they see helicopters landing at the Grays Harbor Fairgrounds. In a letter shared by Grays Harbor County Commissioner Vickie...

Two hurt in three-car crash on US 2 near Cashmere
13/01/2024

Two hurt in three-car crash on US 2 near Cashmere

CASHMERE - Two people are hurt after three passenger vehicles collided on US 2 early Tuesday. At about 6:50...

Lake Wenatchee home saved from blaze amidst snowstorm, firefighter injured
13/01/2024

Lake Wenatchee home saved from blaze amidst snowstorm, firefighter injured

LAKE WENATCHEE - Lake Wenatchee Fire and Rescue (LWFR) firefighters combated not only a fierce snowstorm but also a significant structure fire on Tuesday night. The...

Pete Carroll Speaks Out Against Seahawks Brass After Losing Job: ‘They’re Not Football People’
13/01/2024

Pete Carroll Speaks Out Against Seahawks Brass After Losing Job: ‘They’re Not Football People’

Seahawks’ owner Jody Allen announced Wednesday that Carroll would transition to an advisory role with the team after 14 years as head coach

Bill would allow Washington Legislature to ban political candidates
13/01/2024

Bill would allow Washington Legislature to ban political candidates

(The Center Square) – A Washington bill introduced this session would give the state Legislature and the Secretary of State the power to ban a political...

Washington state Democrats seeking to tax citizens for the ‘privilege’ of ammunition
13/01/2024

Washington state Democrats seeking to tax citizens for the ‘privilege’ of ammunition

Democrats in Washington state are seeking to tax citizens for the “privilege” of using ammunition in a move conservatives are blasting as the Left’s latest attack on the Second Amendment. Citing a purported persistent health and safety threat posed by gun violence in Washington, a band of Demo...

Commanders news: Eric Bieniemy, Emmanuel Forbes, Bob Myers and swift action
13/01/2024

Commanders news: Eric Bieniemy, Emmanuel Forbes, Bob Myers and swift action

Which Washington Commanders news stories are hitting the headlines as excitement continues to build ahead of the organization's upcoming hires?. It's a frantic time around the...

Over 45 Wenatchee Valley accidents reported due to ‘snow squall’
13/01/2024

Over 45 Wenatchee Valley accidents reported due to ‘snow squall’

WENATCHEE — A “snow squall” that hit the Wenatchee Valley Thursday 45 accidents, including one involving an Eastmont School District school bus. Wenatchee Police Capt. Brian...

“Reverse rain shadow” brings lots of snow to north Olympic Peninsula
13/01/2024

“Reverse rain shadow” brings lots of snow to north Olympic Peninsula

PORT ANGELES – More than half a foot of snow fell on lowland spots across the north Olympic Peninsula. Starting late Thursday afternoon, a modified artic...

Wenatchee Ambulance En Route to Aid Call T-Bones Vehicle Full of Passengers (VIDEO)
12/01/2024

Wenatchee Ambulance En Route to Aid Call T-Bones Vehicle Full of Passengers (VIDEO)

At about 8:43 on the evening of Dec. 21, 2023, a Ballard Ambulance was on route to a report of a cardiac event and t-boned a...

Notes from Michigan football's national title win
12/01/2024

Notes from Michigan football's national title win

The Michigan Wolverines beat the Washington Huskies 34-13 to clinch the program’s first national title since 1997. Questions about Jim Harbaugh, J.J. McCarthy, and the rest of the possible returning seniors can wait. At least for now. Tonight, and the next few weeks, should be a time of celebratio...

Trending: Valentine's Day Stanley mugs craze hits Wenatchee Target
12/01/2024

Trending: Valentine's Day Stanley mugs craze hits Wenatchee Target

WENATCHEE - The latest retail craze has hit Target stores nationwide, including Wenatchee, with the Stanley cup trend reaching its zenith. These Stanley mugs are not...

Rainy City Bagel Shop: Couple opens bagel bakery, smoothie bar, coffee shop in Centralia
12/01/2024

Rainy City Bagel Shop: Couple opens bagel bakery, smoothie bar, coffee shop in Centralia

After originally getting their start in Centralia as tattoo artists at Black Pearl Tattoo, Adrian and “Pigpen” Spear are now more than half a year into an entirely new endeavor: opening

WA Senators Propose Enshrining Hunting, Fishing As Constitutional Rights
12/01/2024

WA Senators Propose Enshrining Hunting, Fishing As Constitutional Rights

As comment wraps up later this week on the Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission’s controversial Conservation Policy ahead of a late January vote, a bipartisan group...

Crash on Ship Canal Bridge blocking SB I-5 Express Lanes cleared
02/02/2023

Crash on Ship Canal Bridge blocking SB I-5 Express Lanes cleared

All lanes on the southbound I-5 Express Lanes have reopened at the Ship Canal Bridge. Light backups will continue to linger on both the express lanes...

Arlington drug trafficking ring leader sentenced to 15 years in prison
01/02/2023

Arlington drug trafficking ring leader sentenced to 15 years in prison

The leader of a violent, prolific drug trafficking ring was sentenced to 15 years in prison on Tuesday. Cesar Valdez-Sanudo, 36 years old, pleaded guilty in June 2022 to distributing controlled substances, committing money laundering, and carrying guns in connection to drug trafficking. “Mr. Valde...

Washington State Ranks Top 10 Most Speeding Tickets in the Nation
01/02/2023

Washington State Ranks Top 10 Most Speeding Tickets in the Nation

Why Does Washington State Rank So High On Speeding Tickets?. I'll admit it. I've got a lead foot and sometimes it gets me in trouble with...

Couple decide to live on cruise ship after discovering it's cheaper than paying mortgage
01/02/2023

Couple decide to live on cruise ship after discovering it's cheaper than paying mortgage

A couple from the US have decided to pack their bags and set sail for a life at sea. Angelyn and Richard Burk, who are originally...

Health officials monitoring case of tuberculosis in Tacoma woman who has refused treatment
01/02/2023

Health officials monitoring case of tuberculosis in Tacoma woman who has refused treatment

Health officials are monitoring a case of active tuberculosis in a Tacoma woman who has declined treatment, according to the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department.

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