Two of Washington State’s Most Tragic Missing Person Cases That Hit Close to Home
I can't imagine what life might be like for people who have had loved ones just simply disappear. And I hope I never find out what that feels like. Washington State has had its share of missing person cases. Two of them have hit fairly close to home. Case #1:...
The Airbnb in Washington “everyone” wants to stay at
I'm an old guy. I don't travel a lot, but when I do I'll stay at a motel or a hotel. Airbnb is not even on my radar. But occasionally, I think maybe I should check this out and a cool thing about this location that I'm going to tell you about is it's not that far away from where we live in Wenatchee.
New USPS Rules Are Coming April 1st to Washington State
New USPS Rules Are Coming April 1st in Washington State. Big changes are coming to the United States Postal Service in Washington State on April 1st. I recall when a stamp cost 20 cents when I was a kid in the 80s but those days are long gone as the current price for a stamp in 2025 is 73 cents.
Locations in Idaho and Utah Removed From DOGE Cuts List
We recently published data from the DOGE website that listed locations in Idaho, Utah, and Washington that had been affected by the DOGE cuts. The information on the Department of Government Efficiency website is fluid as they add information, review it, and adjust it as needed. For some real estate...
Pacific Ring of Fire: Connecting Washington State and Alaska’s Volcanoes
Washington State and Alaska are connected through the Pacific Ring of Fire, a major area in the Pacific Ocean basin known for frequent earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. Both regions are part of this ring, a path along the Pacific Ocean marked by active volcanoes and seismic activity due to tectonic plate movements.
Seattle city councilmember introduces resolution to acknowledge ‘failure’ of defund the police movement
Seattle councilmember Rob Saka introduces a resolution to recognize the efforts of public safety and to distance the city from rhetoric about defunding law enforcement.
Driver killed, passenger injured in suspected DUI crash in Kent Friday night
A 56-year-old Kent man was killed and a woman seriously injured in a two-vehicle crash Friday night, Mar. 28, 2025 that police say may have been caused by a suspected drunk driver, according to the Kent Police Department. Officers responded to the collision at approximately 9:44 p.m. Friday night at...
So Long, Century Ballroom
On Monday, March 31, Century Ballroom will close for good. Ahead of its final weekend, Cynthia Brothers of Vanishing Seattle and The Stranger sat down to chat with owner and founder Hallie Kuperman about her decision to close Century Ballroom, its legacy, and what’s next for the historic space.
Idaho murders suspect Bryan Kohberger penned essay showing he knew how to cover tracks
Idaho prosecutors have unveiled a college essay from student murders suspect Bryan Kohberger that shows he knows his way around a crime scene, new court filings reveal. In the missive, written in 2020 during finals for a 300-level criminal justice course, Kohberger described how crime scene investigators use...
Missing 2-year-old girl missing found, suspect in police custody
Update: Seattle Police say the young girl has been located and the suspect is in custody. An Amber Alert has been issued for a missing 2-year-old girl, who was allegedly taken by someone who is known by the family. The missing girl, Camara Vega, was taken from the MARS Early...