How Naming Cyclones in WA, OR, and CA Differs from Hurricanes
You probably haven't stopped to think about it but I sure did: Where's all the names for our PNW cyclones?
Weird News
The Famous Salmon Cannon Was Created Right Here In Washington
I went down the rabbit hole on weird inventions and stumbled upon one that made me laugh so hard, and it made my jaw drop when I realized it was created...
Going to World Cup Soccer in Seattle? Don’t Take Your Vehicle, or Plan to Park Close By
The Downtown-Pioneer Square area in Seattle will be off limits to vehicles on World Cup Soccer Match Days
Does Buying in Bulk Make You Use More, Faster (Especially with Toilet Paper)?
Several studies, economic and psychological, do support the idea that buying in bulk (a lot bigger and more of) actually makes you consume it faster.
Yakima Corrections Officer Arrested in Domestic Violence Case
The internal review is separate from the criminal investigation led by the Yakima County Sheriff’s Office.
WA Largest Civil War Weekend Returns June 20-21 In Union Gap
Don’t miss the exciting battle reenactments each day, where the North and South face off in live-action displays.
Yakima Housing Market Experiences Cooling Trend After Busy Spring
Home sales declined by 15.1% compared to May 2025, with 152 homes sold this month versus 179 last year.
Gas Prices in Yakima Drop for Fourth Consecutive Week
Drivers are currently enjoying some relief at the pump, but experts caution that prices could reverse course if global supply issues escalate.
City Insurance to Appeal Award in Yakima Fire Inspection Case
The details of the inspection and subsequent legal proceedings have been ongoing for several years.
10 State Symbols Every Resident Should Know
How well do you know Washington state? Like our state bird? Our state flower? What about our state gemstone? Take our quiz...
Yakima Drivers Find Savings With a Short Drive
Yakima drivers have a the choice of driving to tribal land where the Yakama Nation doesn't charge a state gas tax.
Escape the Crowds in These Tiny Washington Towns
If you’re sick of people (like many of us are), maybe you just need a change of pace. And with that pace could come a new place, like these 9 tiny towns in Washington...