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What Other Washington State Bridges Have Issues? What Does Functionally Obsolete Mean?

John McKay — Fri, 24 May 2013 23:14:26 +0000

With the collapse of the I-5 Skagit River Bridge that miraculously didn’t kill anyone, many are now asking, what other bridges have issues? According to a 2011 report from the Washington State Department of Transportation (which includes updated notes from 2012 and 2013), 5% of the bridges in our state are considered to be in [...]

Watch This Amazingly Inspiring and Fun Video of Local Court Reporter Lisa Lang Being Serenaded by Michael Lington & Dave Koz live on Dave Koz & Friends At Sea Cruise

Faith Martin — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 00:41:53 +0000

My friend Lisa and her lovely hubby Ron went on a Dave Koz Cruise and she got to go up on stage! She was serenaded by all three musicians! I can imagine she was just simply in heaven!

She sent me the link and said it was okay to share! Check it out it's AWESOME!

I Got Pulled Over Today…A Good Reminder Not to Use Cell Phone!

Faith Martin — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 19:47:40 +0000

I’m usually pretty good about NEVER TEXTING while driving, but I do talk on my cell but always use my ear buds. I took the dogs for a hike up Badger Mountain this morning and on my way back stopped to look at some property for sale. I needed to talk to the realtor and [...]

Check Out The New "Elio" The Car Of The Future

Greg DeLange — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 14:24:05 +0000

When I first noticed this ad I thought ((ehhh)) just another odd looking car. After checking out the stats I was impressed! 84 mpg- It gets 84 miles to the gallon on the highway. 8-Gallon Tank -It can go 672 miles Only $6,800 – That’s about what you would pay for an outboard motor to [...]

Drinking & Driving St. Patty's Weekend Will Cost You Lots of 'Green' From DUI Emphasis Patrols

John McKay — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 19:40:50 +0000

St. Patrick’s Day is one of the most heavily-monitored holidays when it comes to DUI patrols. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s most recent statistics, more than 103 people died last year from St. Patrick’s Day alcohol-related auto accidents. Over 37 percent of motorists nabbed on or around the holiday for DUIs had [...]

Watch the Amazing South West Flight Attendent "David Holmes" Rap on Board!

Faith Martin — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 15:37:32 +0000

I love it when I fly SouthWest plainly because they are not so boring with all the instructions and they seem to have a little personality when they interact with us.

Apparently, this guy has become quite famous!

Check it out!

Watch a Video of My Wild Spring Break in Austin, Texas! – Newest Faith Martin Adventure

Faith Martin — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 21:36:33 +0000

I so loved the vibe of downtown 6th Street in Austin Texas!

If you watch the whole video you'll hear some different live music. Check out the pics too, of the cool buildings and horse drawn carriage!

Watch Terrifying News About Cell Phones on Aircraft! Everyone Should See This! [VIDEO]

Faith Martin — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 21:17:45 +0000

When I was on the plane on my way back from Austin, Texas last week the young man next to me was playing on his iPhone the whole flight from Dallas/Ft Worth to Seattle.

I was alarmed, but thought I must not understand and it must be in "airplane mode" or something and that it must be OK

Watch Faith Martin Sing at The Blind Pig in Austin, Texas While on Vacation!

Faith Martin — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 20:25:50 +0000

I went to visit my son and his girlfriend in Austin, Texas last week. The weather was beautiful and 6th Street was hopping! We stopped into a place called, “The Blind Pig” where “The Naked Elvis” performs weekly. And, since it’s on my ‘bucket list’ as a musician/singer to sing in Austin, Texas (Live Music [...]

Watch 'Live Street Performers' Sing to Faith Martin and Her Kids on 6th Street in Austin TX!

Faith Martin — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 00:13:05 +0000

I visited Austin Tx this past week and had so much fun!! My son Brenden and his girlfriend Aisha took me all around the Austin" music scene" downtown on 6th street.

We stopped to listen and talk to a couple of the street performers and they were so cute and nice! Gotta love that southern hospitality!

There names were Kyle Conealy and Ben Matkin

Watch how they impromptu sang a song with all of our names in it!

Snow Forecasted For Tuesday!

Faith Martin — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 22:32:38 +0000

Enjoy the sunshine today and over the weekend because Rain/Snow mixed is expected on Tuesday!

Check it here at weather.com

Rapping Flight Attendant…Way Cool [VIDEO]

Woody — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 14:00:42 +0000

Your federally required flight instructions....legal, yo! This had to be a fun flight!

Tragic Pendleton Bus Accident Makes National News [PICTURES]

John McKay — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 17:29:46 +0000

The charter bus was out of British Columbia, heading there from Las Vegas. Early Sunday, shortly after 10:30am, emergency crews from nearly 15 different agencies responded to the report of a crash involving a charter bus that rolled down a hill near Cabbage Hill not far from Pendleton on I-84. The bus was carrying at [...]

Holiday Travel 2012 – Track Airplanes in Real Time With This App

Stacy Lee — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 15:56:12 +0000

According to AAA the next 3 days are going to be the most traveled days of the holiday season. 93 million people will take planes trains and automobiles to get to their destinations. My husband found an amazing website that lets you track flights in real time.The site is called FlightAware just type in the [...]

Faith Martin Weekend Trip to Seattle

Faith Martin — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 20:00:04 +0000

I had a wonderful time visiting my son and future daughter in law in Seattle over the weekend! I saw a number of accidents on the way between Ellensburg and Cle Elum though But, the passes were fairly good. My son lives in Bothel. The trip was short. Just Sat night to Sun morning, because [...]

Blue Bridge Lanes Close Starting Nov. 1 at 10 p.m.

John McKay — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 23:19:41 +0000

Important driver information if you use the Blue Bridge! According to Moe Davari, the WSDOT project engineer for replacing the joints on the Blue Bridge, the northbound lanes will be closed from 10:00 p.m. on Nov. 1 until 5:30am on Nov. 5. Then the southbound lanes will be closed from 10:00 p.m. on Nov. 8 [...]

Traveling? Watch Your Luggage At Sea-Tac – One Of Worst For TSA Employee Theft!

John McKay — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 23:30:15 +0000

You might want to fly direct from Pasco, Spokane, and avoid the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. According to a report obtained from the TSA by ABC News, Sea-Tac is ranked 8th in the U.S. for Transportation Security Administration workers fired for theft. The report, obtained by way of the Freedom Of Information Act request, shows the [...]

Blue Bridge Northbound Lanes Closed

Gaylord Focker — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 23:30:12 +0000

Heads up, the northbound lanes of the Blue Bridge are now closed for construction work. Find out detour routes here!

Modern Firearm General Deer Season opens in Washington on Saturday and My Wife Won't Let Me Go [AUDIO]

Paul Drake — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 13:00:57 +0000

Modern firearm general deer season begins on Saturday! Get the facts from the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. If you're one of the hunters being left behind we have a song for you!

"The Wife Won't Let Me Go Hunting Song"

Where Are the Coolest Small Towns in America?

Mike Adams — Sat, 15 Sep 2012 12:20:10 +0000

The charm of American small towns comes in many forms, and these quaint, less traveled locations are responsible for contributing some tried-and-true slices of real Americana. Because of that, they are some of the coolest places to visit in the country.

But where exactly are these places?