As more people die in Washington from hypothermia, causes extend beyond severe weather
KING COUNTY, Wash. — There’s been a recent increase in hypothermia-related deaths both in Washington state and across the U.S., and researchers are in the process of trying to figure out why. Looking at data from the last 20 years, it’s been a steady climb. From 2005...
Bottle bill backers hope 10-cent fee refund will boost recycling in Washington state
OLYMPIA, Wash. — Would a little cash inspire you to recycle?. Backers of a bill to create a refund for the return of all aluminum, glass, or plastic beverage bottles hope so. Senate Bill 5502 would add 10 cents to the sale of all canned and bottled drinks. Consumers...
Massive Lays Potato Chip Recall Elevated To Class 1
You might have to stop at just one after the FDA has issued a massive recall of Lay's Potato Chips. The recall is considered a Level 1 recall which the considered the riskiest level by the FDA. The Lay's Potato Chip recall was first issued last month, but the FDA...
TONIGHT AT 5: Why your car insurance rates are rising
“When you pay for insurance, you’re not paying for what might have happened to you. You’re paying for what is already happening out there in the world."
Video Captures Terrifying Moment Plane & Helicopter Collide In Mid-Air
Live video captured the terrifying moment an American Airlines jet collided with a military helicopter in mid air. It happened over the Potomac River Wednesday, January 30 as the plane was coming in to make a landing at the Washington National Airport. Watch the moment of...
A new fight is coming over plastic bags
Bag bans at groceries were supposed to decrease plastic waste. So how come it’s increasing? The post A new fight is coming over plastic bags appeared first on Columbia Insight .
Bill in WA Senate would abolish The Evergreen State College, turn it into a...
Under the proposal, Evergreen would become a new University of Washington health sciences campus.
WA State Department of Licensing to Temporarily Close Statewide
Alert: WA State Department of Licensing Closing for Several Days. No one likes to be inconvenienced, but the Department of Licensing in Washington State will be closed for a few days in February. WA State Department of Licensing to Temporarily Close Statewide. The WA DOL posted...
CONSUMER ALERT: Watch out for charity scams seeking to profit from the California wildfires
OLYMPIA — The Attorney General’s Office Consumer Protection Division is warning Washingtonians to be on the lookout for scammers targeting donations aiding those affected by the wildfires in California. Attorney General Nick Brown asks Washingtonians to report any suspicious...
WA woman charged in Border Patrol agent’s death ordered held without bail
A Washington state woman has been ordered held without bail in connection with the death of a U.S. Border Patrol agent in Vermont. A 21-year-old woman faces federal firearms charges in the Jan. 20 death of Agent David Maland. She’s accused of opening fire on agents during a...
