Ever since they started talking about the so-called millionaire tax in Olympia last year, Starbucks Former CEO’s Howard Schultz was dropping not too subtle hints about the possibility of him and Starbucks corporate moving out of the state. If you’ve been following…
Cities Where It’s Cheaper to Buy Than Rent
Photo Credit: Imagenet / Shutterstock Price increases throughout the U.S. economy over the past few years have made nearly everything more expensive, but perhaps no spending category has squeezed Americans’ budgets like…
How Amazon’s New Program Makes Weight Loss Drugs Accessible
The business of weight loss drugs is exploding across America and Seattle based Amazon wants in. There are a lot of opinions about the use of GLP-1 drugs in America. But there seems to be…
10 Surprising Bucket List Movies Filmed in Washington State
There have been many, MANY movies filmed in the Evergreen State, and when I stumbled upon this list, my jaw dropped. Certain films I had watched dozens of times, and had no…
Cellphone Ban Debate Grows in Washington Schools
Did you know that some states have BANNED cellphones in school? Bans/restrictions are in 8 states, including California and Florida, but Oregon and Washington still allow them. And there is a debate…
How to Avoid Mosquito Bites in Washington This Summer
As the weather is getting nicer, we’re getting ready to hit the hills to hike, fish, hunt, camp, etc.! And when you’re back in the thick of it, the thick of it…
Spokane Suspects Indicted on Gang and Weapons Charges
The Spokane County Sheriff’s Office announced five men, all 21 or younger, are facing federal charges for a weapons smuggling and gang violence operation. Suspects Tied to a Fatal Shooting…
How Flu Shots May Reduce Dementia Risk In Older Adults
For those of you who think that getting your flu shot every year is a giant pain in the, uh, shoulder. Here’s something to consider. There are multiple studies now showing that not just…
Benton County Detectives Arrest Man on Serious Child Sex Charges
The Benton County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Unit has arrested 22-year-old Otoniel Parraga after an investigation into alleged criminal conduct involving a minor. Parraga was taken into custody without incident at a residence…
Benton City DUI Incident Leads to Arrest of Impaired Driver
Benton County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a collision in Benton City on Wednesday night. The Crash Occurred on Jacobs Road in Benton City After investigation, it was learned that the driver of…