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Murder Charges Added in Sunnyside Drive-By Shooting
Because the shootings occurred just outside city limits the Yakima County Sheriff's Office will take over a drive-by shooting case, and now new charges added. Late last Thursday afternoon, September 12th., Sunnyside Officers responded to an area near Rouse Road and Becker Alley close to town, for a report of a drive-by shooting.
Kindness Prevails: Family Reunites with Responder After I-5 Crash
A recent reunion shows the impact of kindness after a scary accident involving a young new driver on I-5. WSDOT Incident Response Team Offers Comfort After Lacey Crash. One August afternoon, Ida van Schalkwyk and her 15-year-old daughter, Charlize, experienced a traumatic event when their 2006 Ford Explorer was rear-ended by a semi-truck on southbound I-5 near Pacific Avenue. Charlize had recently obtained her driving permit and was slowing for traffic when the unexpected collision totaled their SUV but luckily resulted in only minor injuries.
Multiple Carjackings on I-5 Prompt WSP to Increase Patrols
Washington State Patrol is on high alert after a series of carjackings in recent days. A press release was issued Tuesday by WSP promising to increase patrol presence on I-5 in response to the incidents. Three carjackings took place on I-5 involving a white SUV and several young people. The incidents are being investigated by WSP’s Criminal Investigation Division.
Organic U-Pick Pumpkins and More Coming to Washington State University
When: September 28 (10 am to 4 pm) - U-Pick and Harvest Festival; October 5 (10 am to 4 pm) - U-Pick Only. Cost: Festival is free. Pumpkins are pre-priced at farm. Fall means pumpkins, cider, and festivals. Halloween and other fall festivities are right around the corner. I know,...
WSDOT Shares 2nd Funny Traffic Map for Seattle Game Day Weekend
WSDOT is warning drivers about this weekend's expected traffic issues with another hard-to-read hand-drawn map, but I have the translation. Seattle Road Closures This Weekend: Prepare for Game Day Gridlock. This weekend, Seattle is gearing up for a football frenzy as both the Seattle Seahawks and the University of Washington...
Washington Parents: New Trend Could Send Your Kids To The ER
TikTok trends posing a threat to kids is almost becoming run of the mill. Even so, they still need attention paid to them as children tend to be less discerning than adults. The latest trend on the app has sent a number of kids to emergency rooms with severe burns.
Moses Lake Police Seeking Leads in Drive-By Shooting
Moses Lake Police are now turning to the public for leads related to a drive-by shooting. The MLPD says officers responded to the area of N Buell Dr and W Gary St. around 3:11 AM that Sunday morning, after getting calls about gunfire in the area. A home and vehicle...
Boeing Says Layoffs “Are Coming,” Could Begin in Days
After announcing Monday a long list of preemptive measures intended to cut costs at Boeing for the time being, now the words Layoff and Furlough are looming. Boeing officials say layoffs "are coming" 33,000 machinists from two labor unions rejected a 25 percent wage hike, they wanted 40 and have...
Coast Guard Releases Video Of Titan Submersible Wreckage
The US Coast Guard has released a video clip of the tail cone of the ill-fated Titan Submersible that imploded in the Atlantic Ocean last June, killing five people on board including the Founder and CEO of Oceangate, Stockton Rush. The video is part of a series of hearings held...
OR Facing Worsening Roads, Less Plowing, Without Legislative Action
According to officials around the state, unless Oregon's legislature puts together a transportation funding package, there will be increased road issues. The issues are especially needy in Central and Southern Oregon. According to The Bend Bulletin, the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT is facing budgetary issues:. "Declining gas tax revenue,...
Driver Assaulted by Family After Crash with ATV Near Moses Lake
There are still a number of unanswered questions surrounding this crash. Around 7:40 PM Tuesday evening, the 2 girls were hurt when the four-wheel Honda TRX ATV they were riding on was struck from behind by a car, about 3 miles northeast of Moses Lake. According to the Grant County...
Washington Forecast Suggests Snow Will Be Here Sooner Than Later
Just as football season arrives, it seems that Mother Nature took a hint and obliged with cooler temperatures. We've had everything from extreme heat, to snow already, in the higher elevations like the Cascades. That's one of the issues I love about the West Coast. Living in southern California, I was able to drive to the beach for a swim, and I cold get to the mountains to go sledding in the same day. It was really pretty amazing.
Washington’s Boeing Faces Financial Strain As Machinists Union Strike Halts Production
Boeing is facing significant financial strain as a machinists strike, led by the IAM District 751 Machinists Union, halts aircraft production. The union, representing over 30,000 employees, went on strike after rejecting a contract that proposed insufficient pay raises and failed to reinstate pensions cut in 2014. The strike, supported by 96% of union members, is expected to severely impact Boeing’s recovery efforts and delay jet deliveries.
‘Trusted Traveler’ Program Member Busted With 67 lbs. of Coke in Arizona
SENTRI is a Federal program that allows travelers expedited screenings and examinations when traveling in and out of the U.S. The Secure Electronic Network for Travelers Rapid Inspection allows for "expedited clearance for pre-approved, low-risk travelers upon arrival in the United States." (US CBP) They are known as Trusted Travelers....
WA L-I Proposing 3.8 Percent Rate Increase for 2025
According to L-I officials, the average cost would go up about $1 a week for each worker as well as a the business. Labor and Industries proposing a 3.8 percent increase for 2025. For next year L-I is proposing raising the rates paid by workers and businesses by 3.8 percent....
Awesome News! Clam Digging Returns to Washington
If you're into clams, this post should make your day! The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) has announced 42 tentative days of razor clam digs at four coastal beaches from October 3rd through December 31st. How awesome is this?. “The 2024-25 recreational razor clam season will see similar...
Anti-Israel Protestors Shut Down UW Board Meeting
Last Thursday the University of Washington's Board of Regents was set for their regularly scheduled meeting. On the agenda for September 12th was hearing from those who believe UW should divest from companies associated with Israel, and also from those with concerns over the level of antisemitism on the UW campus.
Free University of Washington Quiz Teaches You To Spot Deepfakes
Deepfake. What used to be a word relegated to far corners of the internet and conspiracy theorists has become an everyday word in the news. In just a matter of years, AI (artificial intelligence) has flooded our daily lives, being championed as humanity's savior and derided as humanity's destroyer. While...
Digital Tech Creates Image of 1981 WA Potential Crime Victim
It's called forensic genealogy technology, and it could help revolutionize crime solving. The Thurston County Sheriff's Office (Olympia) has released an image of a woman they are trying to identify. It's remarkable in that her image was assembled using some of the latest digital technology. It's referred to as forensic...
Seattle Kraken: The NHL’s Newest Expansion Team
This content was produced in partnership with Bazoom Group. The Seattle Kraken, officially unveiled in 2020, is the NHL's newest franchise, representing the Pacific Northwest. The team's introduction into the league revived professional hockey in the region and brought a fresh identity to Seattle's sports culture. The Seattle Kraken's introduction...
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