Thousands of residents apply for ‘instant rebates’ after officials roll out $1,200 e-bike incentive:...
"I would have never been able to afford any kind of bike without this rebate." Thousands of residents apply for 'instant rebates' after officials roll out $1,200 e-bike incentive: 'I am so grateful' first appeared on The Cool Down .
Man could face vehicular homicide charge after Auburn SR 167 crash
A Bonney Lake man died on Dec. 11 as a result of a semi-truck reportedly crashing into a vehicle on northbound State Route 167. According to the Washington State Patrol (WSP), at 7:14 a.m. Dec. 11 on SR 167, just south of SR 18 in Auburn, a 25-year-old man from Elk Grove, California, who was driving a semi,...
Lakewood Police asks public for help locating man with dementia
Update: Rodriguez has been found, the Lakewood Police Department posted on X. The Lakewood Police Department is asking the public for help in locating Augustine Rodriguez, a 60-year-old man with dementia who went missing Saturday morning, according to a post on X. He was last seen in the 5500 block of 116th Street...
Leave Now: Level 3 evacuation spreads to Auburn residents between Green River and SR...
The city of Auburn says a Level 3evacuation notice has been issued for residents living between SR 167 and the Green River.
WA. Wild Waves Theme Park Sets Final Closing Date For 2026
Wild Waves Theme Park is gearing up for one last summer, and the memories from its 1977 debut are flooding back for many families.
Seattle wants to dump package delivery vans for E-bikes
Imagine buzzing delivery bikes zipping through Seattle's streets, making holiday shopping a breeze while cutting down on emissions. Sounds like a win-win, right?
8 Washington Soul Food Kitchens Where Tradition Shapes Every Bite
Washington State has become an unexpected treasure for soul food lovers searching for authentic Southern flavors far from their original roots. From Seattle’s diverse neighborhoods to Tacoma’s historic downtown streets, these kitchens preserve generations of culinary wisdom through recipes handed down across families...
Amazon Announces Major Delivery Change Affecting 2,300 Cities
Amazon has sped up delivery time, increased delivery to harder to reach areas around the country, and now the company has announced a major delivery change that will affect more than 2,300 cities and towns. According to Amazon's announcement, those cities and towns will now get "fresh groceries" ...
University Place Residents Urged to Keep Dumpster Lids Closed to Prevent Stormwater Pollution
Open dumpsters in University Place can contribute to stormwater pollution. Rainwater can mix with chemicals, bacteria, and organic matter in dumpsters. This water may then enter the stormwater system. Residents are advised to keep dumpster lids closed. This helps reduce odors, keep pests away, and stop polluted water...
Historic Flooding Swamps Washington’s Snoqualmie River Basin
Exhausted rescue teams continued technical rescues in Western Washington’s Snoqualmie River Basin as record flooding leaves thousands stranded. A Pacific Coast phenomenon known as an “atmospheric river” was intensified by unseasonably warm weather, resulting in heavy rainfall across Puget Sound and the western...

















