Bees are not just buzzing around aimlessly. They are crucial for our ecosystem. They pollinate plants, which means they help plants make fruits and seeds. So, when a truck carrying 250 million bees overturned on a Washington state road, it was a big deal. The bees were not happy, and neither were the people in Whatcom County, near the U. S. -Canada border. The crash ...
Joann, a well-known crafting retailer, has announced that it will be closing over 500 of its stores across the United States. This decision comes after the company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection for the second time in a year. The closures will affect multiple states, with Washington being one of the hardest hit. Washington state alone will see over 20 Jo...
At the Wild Felid Advocacy Center in Shelton, Washington, a sudden outbreak of bird flu has taken the lives of 20 big cats, including a Bengal tiger and various species like cougars, lynx, and bobcats. The sanctuary faced this crisis between late November and the middle of December. Mark Mathews, the center's director, shared his shock with the New York Times. "Neve...
In Fall City, Washington, a horrific shooting left a family of five dead, with an 11-year-old girl escaping to tell the story. The girl described waking up to gunshots, seeing her father and younger brother injured, and her 7-year-old sister fatally shot. She was injured herself and recognized the shooter as her 15-year-old brother using their father's silver Glock h...
In the early hours of Monday morning, a horrifying shooting took place in Fall City, Washington. The incident, which occurred in the Lake Alice Road neighborhood, left five people dead, including three young children. Authorities from the King County Sheriff's Office were quick to respond and found that a juvenile had been taken into custody. The suspect, believed to...
Last month, something unusual happened at Bremerton Marina in Washington state. An otter, which is normally shy around people, suddenly attacked a family walking on the dock. The scary incident was caught on camera by KIRO 7 News in Seattle. The boy and his mom were enjoying their morning walk when the otter pounced. It dragged the youngster into the water and also ...
Dan Evans, a renowned three-term Republican governor of Washington state, passed away at the ripe age of 98. Throughout his impressive career, Evans demonstrated his commitment to public service, serving as a governor, US senator, and regent at the University of Washington. Despite his passing, Evans' legacy continues to inspire and shape the state he loved. Born in...