These Charming Towns In Washington Are Perfect For Retirement
Washington’s population of 65 and older residents is currently at 12%, with the baby boom generation expecting to increase this figure dramatically. The people at Homesnacks came up with their list of the best towns to retire in Washington. How was the list of Top Places to Retire in...
Jack In The Box Closing 200 Restaurants, Several in WA State
A WARN Alert from WA State Employment Security indicates at least 2 WA State Jack in the Box locations will close soon. The company plans to close at least 200 locations nationally. Actually, 2 alerts were sent. WARN stands for Worker Adjustment Retraining Notification. A Jack in the Box in...
High bacteria levels detected at Green Lake East Beach
There’s a high bacteria count at the Green Lake East Beach, so it’s probably a good idea to stay out of the water until it clears. King County regularly tests local beach water for bacteria to determine if it’s safe for swimming and recreation. Right now, Green Lake’s East Beach is testing high for bacteria.
Kent Shooting Leaves Two Dead, Suspect with Criminal History Arrested
Two individuals have lost their lives following a shooting incident in a Kent apartment complex. According to KING5, the Kent Police Department has apprehended a 51-year-old local man with a significant criminal history in connection with the incident. The shooting occurred on the night of July 14, around 8:30 p.m.,...
Parovirus exposure at Seattle dog park a reminder to check pet’s vaccination
A local veterinarian is giving dog owners a warning about an exposure of the deadly and contagious parvovirus at Seattle’s Magnuson Park, one of the more popular dog parks in western Washington.
Watch Out For A Deadly Washington Plant Hiding In Your Backyard
This "scary, highly toxic" plant that can be deadly, even if you don't touch it, is found in Washington and across the country. Here's how you can help identify the plant to avoid. Officials are once again warning about a poisonous plant that can be deadly, which is found in...
Man allegedly sets fire to encampment in West Seattle
The Seattle Police Department (SPD) arrested a 46-year-old man after he was allegedly seen setting an encampment on fire on Friday morning.
‘Going to kill someone’: Cement block thrown through car’s windshield on Seattle freeway
SEATTLE — A Seattle driver narrowly escaped serious injuries when someone hurled a cement block at his car on a Seattle freeway Friday morning. It was around 4:30 a.m. on I-90 at Rainier Avenue South when the driver, Sherman Walker, said he saw someone standing on the side of the highway throw something directly at...
Trash strike stinks up Seattle suburbs
Nearly record-high temperatures and a regional trash strike have left piles of uncollected garbage rotting in Seattle's suburbs. Why it matters: Some residents say the "Big Stink" is now drifting into Seattle as the strike involving about 2,000 Republic Services workers — including roughly 350 in Washington state —...
Junk removal services see spike in business during trash strike
As trash bins continue to overflow during the Republic Services strike, junk removal services are not letting this opportunity go to waste.