If you’ve been lucky enough to enjoy a little less traffic in the Seattle area, that is coming to an end. I lived in the Seatle area for almost three years and…
6 Strange Things That Can Get You Flagged by the TSA at Security
Unless you’re all about getting patted down by strangers in blue rubber gloves, going through security at the airport is one of the more annoying parts of travel. Even when things are going fine,…
Public meeting planned for Hanford Site Dangerous Waste Permit
The public is invited to take part in discussions over modifications to the Hanford Dangerous Waste Permit. If approved, the Department of Energy (DOE) said in its public meeting notice that the…
Events planned for Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Tri-Cities
The public is invited to celebrate the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. by attending events that the Tri-Cities Diversity and Inclusion Council has planned for January 20 and January 21. Here…
Washington bill would broaden definition of ‘hate crime’ under existing law
(The Center Square) – A Washington bill would broaden the definition of a “hate crime” under state law so that it does not need to be the only motivating factor for a…
17 Of Washington State’s Biggest Natural Disasters
With the world’s attention set on the fires in California, it really makes you reflect on your life. The things in it if you had to choose between items, what would you…
Inslee’s final State of the State address touts increased state spending since 2013
(The Center Square) – In his final State of the State address to the Legislature, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee touted the enormous increase in state spending on various programs and services since…
WA Supreme Court hears arguments in high-capacity magazine ban case
(The Center Square) – The Washington Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday morning in a high-profile gun rights case that may ultimately be decided by the U.S. Supreme Court. The case involves a…
Proposed SB 5098 Seeks to Expand Gun-Free Zones in Washington
Yakima County Commissioner Amanda McKinney is calling on local gun owners to voice their opinions on Senate Bill 5098, which could impose new restrictions on where firearms can be carried in Washington….
Should lunch be mandatory in Washington schools?
When you were in school, how much time did you actually spend eating lunch? From grade school all the way through high school I remember us having 1/2-hour lunch. (That was in…