First-Day Photo? Tri-Cities Parents, Check This Before You Post
That back-to-school photo with the cute sign listing your kid's grade, teacher, and favorite sport? Local police say it might be sharing more than you think.
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No Fare, No Problem? Two Goats Take a Ride on a Portland Bus
Two pygmy goats hopped aboard a Portland TriMet bus, looked around, and apparently decided public transit wasn't for them.
Farmers' Almanac 2026 Winter Forecast for Washington State
The Farmers Almanac is already calling its shot on winter 2026 and 2027, and if you live in the Pacific Northwest, the forecast is anything but straightforward.
Former Biggest Shopping Mall in America to Close For Good This Weekend in Portland, OR
When it opened in 1960, it was certified as the largest shopping mall in the US at that time. Now, it's going away
Kootenai County Suspect Fatally Shot, But Not Before He Shot K-9 Several Times
Kootenai County Sheriff K-9 Appa is said to be fighting for his life after being shot by a suspect pursued by the KCSO Tuesday night.
Another Wave of AI-Related Cuts Shakes Puget Sound Region, This One at VISA
The pattern is coming all too familiar: we hear about companies dumping billions into AI, how great it is, your email box even gets littered with unwanted AI stuff...but then week after week, jobs continue to be cut.
Eastern Oregon Faces Three Days of Extreme Fire Danger
A fire weather watch is in effect for Hermiston and Pendleton west to The Dalles and south to the Blue Mountains, covering Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
How Mobile Surveillance Units Help Reduce Theft and Vandalism
A trailer rolls in, sets up in a few hours, and suddenly a whole parking lot is under watch — no wiring, no permanent install, no security guard standing in the rain.
When It Comes to Tipping, Washingtonians Are Among the Worst
Turns out where you live says a lot about how you tip — and Washington state isn't exactly leading the pack on that one.
WA's Most Beloved Jimothy Gets His Own Night With the Mariners
Somewhere along the way, a short-spined raccoon from Washington became famous enough to land a spot on a rookie card. The Mariners are running with it.
USDA Recalls Canadian Bacon Sold at Washington, Oregon, Idaho Retailers
just over 12,000 lbs of not-ready-to-eat bacon was sold in Grocery Outlet Stores and retailers in WA, OR and Idaho
Should Seattle's Top Cop Call Seattle Home? Cast Your Vote
Seattle's police chief is back in town after cutting a Texas conference short — but it's the question of where he actually calls home that's got people talking. Take our poll, does the Chief of Police need to reside in the town he serves?