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Olympia ATM & Cash Solutions: The Modern and Safe Way to Access Multiple Currencies

Olympia ATM & Cash Solutions: The Modern and Safe Way to Access Multiple Currencies

Intent on filling a need for consumers, this company has changed the game when it comes to accessing your hard earned cash When was the last time you needed foreign currency quickly, without the usual hassle of forms, appointments, or bank queues?...

Susan Shelley: Stop California’s cap-and-trade scam

Susan Shelley: Stop California’s cap-and-trade scam

The biggest scammer in California is about to get 15 years. That’s not a prison sentence, although it should be. It’s the pending extension of the costly and idiotic “cap and trade” program, a hidden tax on energy that has been raising the cost of...

A North Long Beach company wants to change the global arms race with its combat satellites

A North Long Beach company wants to change the global arms race with its combat satellites

Benjamin Schleuniger and Ross Doherty’s business is built on the idea that the next great war between the U.S. and another superpower will begin in space. That is, of course, unless their invention can stop it. From their 5,500-square-foot...

WA fines US Postal Service $33K for mishandling dangerous waste in Seattle

WA fines US Postal Service $33K for mishandling dangerous waste in Seattle

This story was originally posted to MyNorthwest.com The Washington Department of Ecology fined the US Postal Service $33,000 earlier this week for improperly managing and storing packages that contained dangerous waste at the Seattle Bulk Mail...

Admiral Block Party, Bend It Like Booker, Roper Romp, Halloween sale, more for your West Seattle Saturday! Plus major traffic alerts

Admiral Block Party, Bend It Like Booker, Roper Romp, Halloween sale, more for your West Seattle Saturday! Plus major traffic alerts

From early morning until late night, here’s what’s on our list for you, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar, starting with major traffic alerts: (Traffic camera showing south side of California/Admiral closure) TRAFFIC ALERTS/BUS...

Protect Every Park Gathering in Seattle!

By the Minidoka Pilgrimage Planning Committee NAP Contributor On Saturday, August 23, the National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) will hold an in-person Day of Action for advocates to speak up on behalf of America’s national parks. As a...

Vancouver’s plan to rezone industrial land risks shrinking areas for businesses, advocates warn

Vancouver’s plan to rezone industrial land risks shrinking areas for businesses, advocates warn

Open this photo in gallery:Mayor Ken Sim in Vancouver on June 27. Mr. Sim has proposed re-examining five key industrial areas in the city for potential residential development.DARRYL DYCK/The Canadian Press Vancouver has the second-lowest amount...

What Items Are Prohibited at the Washington State Fair?

What Items Are Prohibited at the Washington State Fair?

Heads up, people! Officially into fair season, believe it or not, there are some items you CANNOT take onto the fairgrounds. The Washington State Fair is about to get underway from August 29th though September 21st. Thi syear marks 125 years of...

Seahawks Trade Idea Nets Them 8,000 Yard Receiver

Seahawks Trade Idea Nets Them 8,000 Yard Receiver

Getty Jaxon Smith Njigba Seattle Seahawks A new potential trade target emerged on Friday when it came out that the Minnesota Vikings were looking into pursuing their former wide receiver, veteran Adam Thielen. “Vikings have inquired about trading...

Washington State’s First In-N-Out Attracted An Ocean Of Cars As People Waited Up To 12 Hours To Try It

Washington State’s First In-N-Out Attracted An Ocean Of Cars As People Waited Up To 12 Hours To Try It

iStockphoto Audio By Carbonatix In-N-Out Burger has managed to develop an almost unrivaled cult following, and the chain’s hesitancy to expand means many people will go to great lengths to try it for the first time. That includes plenty of...

Seattle Mariners Face Rain Delay Ahead of Final Phillies Matchup

Seattle Mariners Face Rain Delay Ahead of Final Phillies Matchup

PHILADELPHIA, PA — The Seattle Mariners may face another rain delay on Wednesday as they prepare for their series finale against the Philadelphia Phillies. The game is scheduled for a 1:05 p.m. Atlantic time first pitch, which translates to 10:05...

Amazon Partnership Sends Hertz Stock Up 8% As US Pre-Owned Car Market Set To Hit $1 Trillion By 2030

Amazon Partnership Sends Hertz Stock Up 8% As US Pre-Owned Car Market Set To Hit $1 Trillion By 2030

Hertz Global Holdings Inc. HTZ shares surged 8.57% to $5.83 on Friday following the announcement of its strategic partnership with Amazon.com Inc. AMZN to sell certified pre-owned vehicles through Amazon Autos. Check out the current price of HTZ...

Washington State women’s basketball coach likes her rebuilt roster

Washington State women’s basketball coach likes her rebuilt roster

After surpassing 20 wins for the third straight year last season, Washington State women’s basketball coach Kamie Ethridge was faced with a challenge that many coaches around the country face in these times: rebuilding a roster after a big...

Washington State Fair: What it means to ‘Do the Puyallup’ for 125 years

Washington State Fair: What it means to ‘Do the Puyallup’ for 125 years

It all started in the valley. Nearly 125 years ago, a group of local residents dreamed up the idea of putting on a fair in Puyallup Valley in Pierce County, about 35 miles south of Seattle. In 1900, from Oct. 4 to 6, the modest fairgrounds opened...

Washington state restaurant forced to pay $1 MILLION fine for staying open during COVID: Appeals Court

Washington state restaurant forced to pay $1 MILLION fine for staying open during COVID: Appeals Court

“The road ahead won’t be easy or quick; it’s going to take time, patience, and a lot of work. But we’re committed to rebuilding, picking up the pieces, and coming back stronger than ever.” A Washington restaurant that repeatedly defied the state’s...

Only 28% of Homes on the Market are Affordable for a Typical Household

Only 28% of Homes on the Market are Affordable for a Typical Household

Buying power is down nearly $30,000 nationally since 2019, despite a 15.7% rise in median income Higher mortgage rates are costing buyers an extra $7,200 per year in financing for a $400,000 home AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — In a...

Seattle, Kent reckless driving suspect pleads not guilty to 6 felony counts

Seattle, Kent reckless driving suspect pleads not guilty to 6 felony counts

A Tacoma man accused of ramming a fire truck and leading police on multiple high-speed chases was arrested by Kent police and has pleaded not guilty to several felony charges. SEATTLE - Dashcam video from Seattle police shows the lengths...

New Chip Designed To ‘Shock You’ Available In Washington State

New Chip Designed To ‘Shock You’ Available In Washington State

The idea behind a new snack chip is to create a sense of nostalgia, but when you hear what the flavor is, you might wonder how many people will have fond memories. To take it a step further, this will probably appeal more to guys than the ladies...

A rain delay may disrupt Seattle Mariners finale vs Phillies

A rain delay may disrupt Seattle Mariners finale vs Phillies

The last thing the Seattle Mariners need is another rain delay, but there may be no avoiding it Wednesday. Seattle Mariners make five roster moves, including Miller’s return There’s a decent chance the finale of Seattle’s series against the...

Eugenio Suárez hits 40th home run, Seattle Mariners snap five-game skid with 3-2 win over Athletics

Eugenio Suárez hits 40th home run, Seattle Mariners snap five-game skid with 3-2 win over Athletics

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - AUGUST 22: Eugenio Suárez #28 of the Seattle Mariners rounds the bases after hitting a one-run home run during the fifth inning between the Athletics and the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park on August 22, 2025 in Seattle,...

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