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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 [...]

Gosh Darn It People in Washington Swear the Least…Where do they Swear the Most?

Paul Drake — Thu, 16 May 2013 21:48:23 +0000

It’s about time the state of Washington won an award! We’re PROUD to announce that the state of Washington is the Politeness CAPITAL of the United States. A customer research firm called Marchex analyzed how often people in all 50 states cursed in recorded phone calls to businesses over the past year. [...]

WA State AG Rob McKenna Visits Bear In Studio! [AUDIO]

Big Bear — Mon, 17 Sep 2012 22:50:48 +0000

You never know what a day brings and this Monday brought a phone call from Washington State Attorney General Rob McKenna. Rob McKenna of course is also running for Washington’s Governor nomination on the Republican ticket. Rob shared some things that the state’s AG office is working on to help folks who are under water [...]

**UPDATED Delays, Cancellations, & Road Reports

Paul Drake — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 21:31:24 +0000

(Photo – Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) Expecting a few more snow showers throughout the afternoon and evening. Temperatures will remain below freezing so roadways will continue to be slick and dangerous for drivers. Expect more school delays and cancellations on Thursday. Live reports begin at 5am with the morning crew. For up-to-date information hourly go HERE. [...]

Smoke It If You Got It, Maybe

Chuck Hall — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 13:57:47 +0000

Do you support the legalization of marijuana

Holiday Pass Report

Paul Drake — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 00:10:16 +0000

Traveling over the passes for the holiday weekend? Check out conditions before you go! Interstate 90 has been closed on and off since Tuesday midday. Check our site and the WSDOT site for up-to-date conditions!

Election Results

Paul Drake — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 04:46:23 +0000

One of the local issues for the Tri-Cities included Franklin County’s Criminal Justice Tax. The tax would impose $0.03 for every $10 people spend, in order to renovate the current county jail and the city police station. The county jail is currently built to hold roughly 100 people, but sometimes holds over 200. Statewide, people in [...]

Temper-Tures Rising, Take A Right At The Boat Ramp, and Smokin' In The Drive-Thru: Gump File[AUDIO]

Chuck Hall — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 22:43:15 +0000

Welcome to another collection of people who are using their heads as a storage area for air. Do me a favor, when you hear or see a good Gump, leave me a comment or send it to me at, chuckhall@townsquaremedia.com. Enjoy.

Why The Japanese Nuclear Incidents Are Not A Health Threat In Washington

Big Bear — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 12:24:50 +0000

Radiation from the nuclear power plants in Japan is not a health risk for Washington. Since the failure of the power plants in Japan, radiation levels in Washington have not climbed above normal background levels and we do not expect they will. Several factors play a role in protecting us from the release of radiation [...]

Washington State Flags At Half-Staff Today For Soldier Killed In Action

Paul Drake — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 16:20:25 +0000

Flag lowering Today, January 18, 2011 Governor Chris Gregoire has directed that Washington State and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff Tuesday, January 18, 2011, in memory of U. S. Army Private First Class Robert J. Near, 21, of Granger, who died January 7 in support of Operation Enduring [...]