Honolulu bill could penalize residents who abandon shopping carts
A bill introduced in the Honolulu City Council that would fine those who possess and abandon shopping carts was met with mixed feelings from community members. Bill 53 would make the possession or abandonment of carts a petty misdemeanor, and could fine offenders up to $2,000 or jail them up to 30 days.
Fishing closures begin Oct. 24 in many Western Washington rivers, including the Chehalis
Fishing for salmon and all game fish is closing Oct. 24 in many rivers and tributary streams across Washington's Coastal Region due to low water conditions from the ongoing drought as well as
Authorities arrest Lynden woman charged with 30 counts of animal cruelty
The Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office announced Friday that they arrested the founder of the Whatcom County-based nonprofit Pittie Project PNW who was recently charged with 30 counts of animal cruelty. WCSO seized about 30 dogs in “extremely poor condition” without apparent access to adequate food or water from a property in unincorporated Whatcom County on Oct. 5. Ashley Nichole Georgia, 38, of Lynden was the dogs’ sole caretaker. She had received donated dog food and thousands of dollars in dona
Yakima woman arrested after allegedly chasing, ramming deputy’s patrol car at high speeds
YAKIMA, Wash. – A woman is facing numerous possible charges after allegedly chasing down a Yakima County Sheriff’s Office patrol car and ramming it several times on Friday morning, severely damaging the patrol car and injuring the deputy inside.
State had complaints about Puyallup rail crossing before wheelchair user’s death
The Washington state agency that oversees railroad safety said it was aware of safety concerns about a Puyallup rail crossing years before a 59-year-old man in an electric wheelchair was struck and killed by a train there. The Washington State Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC) received two complaints about the crossing surface at the North Meridian intersection “being rough to travel” before Richard Geiger was hit on the tracks by a freight train Wednesday afternoon, a spokesperson t
Nevada drivers cross into Arizona for cheaper gas
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Gas prices remain high, but some Nevada drivers are finding relief just across the state line. In Arizona, gas prices are significantly lower, prompting some to cross the border to fill up. According to AAA, the average price for a regular gallon of gas in...
USGS: Pond at base of Mount Hood glacier much larger than normal, could lead...
VANCOUVER, Wash. (KTVZ) -- Scientists recently found a pond at the base of a glacier on Mount Hood was much larger than in past years, which if released suddenly could generate a debris flow down the White River. But they added that the topography and estimated amount of water, impacts to populated areas are not expected.
Portland woman sentenced after her dogs attacked, mauled woman in 2024
PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - A Portland woman will spend the next six months in jail after her dogs attacked and badly mauled a woman in July 2024, according to court records. On July 15, 2024, Mytoka Petry was visiting a homeless camp near North Columbia Boulevard along with a friend, when she was attacked by eight dogs.
‘An incredible journey’: Elizabeth Dinh says farewell to KOIN 6
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — After six years with KOIN 6 and Portland’s CW, Elizabeth Dinh is saying farewell. Dinh, AKA Liz, has spent the last 10 years in Portland and has more than 20 years of experience as an anchor/reporter. But at the end of October, Dinh will be moving back to her home state […]
Scammers now posing as federal court officials, Yamhill County sheriff’s office says
On a nearly monthly basis, the Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office alerts the public of another scam attempting to separate people from their money, but October’s warning is unique. In a […]
