Trader Joe’s, Walmart Recall Frozen Meals in Washington State

The USDA is letting Washington State residents know about a major food recall at Walmart and Trader Joe's. They are asking people to check their freezers for frozen meals that were sold at the above mentioned retailers. Deadly Listeria Outbreak...

Fire Prevention Week Highlights The Risks Of Lithium-ion Batteries

If you didn't know, this week is Fire Prevention Week. Our Washington State deputy state fire marshal Courtney Chambers wanted to share a few tips and reminders for new ways of fire prevention for devices you maybe hadn't have thought of that...

Caribou Coffee proposed for Olympia Fields

OCONOMOWOC — Another new-to-Oconomowoc business has been proposed for the Olympia Fields area — Caribou Coffee. Plans for the approximately 1,800-square-foot coffee shop at 1445 Olympia Fields Drive will be discussed at Wednesday’s Architectural...

Local Best Western hotel wins major industry award

By Medicine Hat News on October 4, 2025. The Best Western Premier and Executive Residency Medicine Hat has been awarded the 2025 M.K. Guertin Award. The award is considered to be one of the hospitality industry’s most coveted distinctions and is...

Washington state’s outdoors legacy waits for a bill stalled in Congress

Gregory Scruggs / The Seattle Times (TNS) On a hike to Snow Lake a few years back, Michael DeCramer watched a fellow hiker accidentally kick a rock loose that hit someone farther down the trail. The near miss could have proved a lot worse — the...

Trump Cuts $8B Clean Energy Projects in Blue States

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is cancelling $7.6 billion in grants that supported hundreds of clean energy projects in 16 states, all of which voted for Democrat Kamala Harris in last year's presidential election. The move comes as...

Seattle minimum wage to rise to $21.30 in 2026, excluding tips and benefits

SEATTLE, Wash. — Minimum wage is going up in Seattle starting Jan. 1, gaining half a dollar more than 2025's minimum. Seattle's Minimum Wage Ordinance, effective since April 1, 2015, mandates annual increases in the minimum wage every Jan. 1. SEE...

Washington State stifles Colorado State for comfortable win

FORT COLLINS, Colo. — Maxwell Woods knows the way he looks. He’s only 5-foot-10, isn’t particularly bulky, doesn’t exactly look the part of a bruising running back. He still provides a valuable presence in Washington State’s running back corps,...

Trump administration slashes nearly $8B in clean energy projects in states that backed Harris

The Trump administration is cancelling $7.6 billion in grants that supported hundreds of clean energy projects in 16 states, all of which voted for Democrat Kamala Harris in last year’s presidential election. The move comes as President Donald...

Gaines Named Nevada Insurance Commissioner

Ned Gaines was named commissioner of the Nevada Division of Insurance. Gaines, who has served as commissioner in an acting capacity since July 2, was named to the role by Department of Business and Industry Director Kristopher Sanchez. Gaines has...

Mistake-Prone CSU Offense Stymied in 20-3 Loss to Washington State

Well, looks like quarterback wasn’t the problem either. In a sneak preview of a future annual conference matchup in the Pac-12, the Colorado State Rams (1-3) were mostly stifled by the Washington State Cougars (3-2) at Canvas Stadium, losing by a...

Starbucks unwraps cozy holiday flavors perfect for this season

SEATTLE, Washington — Starbucks is bringing extra warmth to the holiday season with a lineup of festive coffee blends, creamers, and ready-to-drink beverages designed to pair with cozy winter traditions. Among the new offerings is the Hazelnut...

Amtrak Narrowly Saved This Popular Route Using Patchwork Equipment—But For How Long?

Amtrak has had an incredibly busy few years, with the company reporting a record-breaking 32.8 million customers in 2024. In addition to the booming demand for cross-country rail travel, Amtrak has introduced its highly anticipated NextGen Acela...

UW Expands Reusable Cup Program At Alaska Airlines Arena With PepsiCo, Building On Momentum Of Seattle’s Reuse Movement

SEATTLE – The University of Washington is building on the success of its reusable cup initiative at Alaska Airlines Arena, expanding the program for the 2025-26 Husky basketball, volleyball, and gymnastics seasons. The effort is a collaboration...

Communities brace for fallout as DOE terminates nearly $7.6B in clean energy project funding

The U.S. Department of Energy’s termination of nearly $7.6 billion in funding for 223 clean energy projects is a setback for power grid reliability, methane reduction, building decarbonization and other initiatives, according to sources close to...

New Agrivoltaic Solutions Keep Bubbling Up, Despite The Renewable Energy Clampdown

Support CleanTechnica's work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. This year’s U-turn in federal energy policy aside, it is not possible to stop the march of renewable energy innovation in the US, as amply illustrated by the latest...

Seattle Mariners postseason: Registration open for ALCS, World Series ticket lottery

SEATTLE - Seattle Mariners fans have a limited time to register for a chance to buy tickets for the American League Championship Series (ALCS) and World Series games at T-Mobile Park. What To Know: Before the Mariners play in the American League...

Washington, 10 other states may see northern lights tonight, Oct. 7, according to NOAA

The northern lights may be visible in the night sky across 11 states on Tuesday, Oct. 7, according to forecasts from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. NOAA's Space Weather Prediction Center shows a large section of northern...

Construction ongoing at Southwest Washington Grain Project as three storage silos now installed

By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com Three new grain silos are now standing at the Southwest Washington Grain Project construction site as building continues, according to Port of Chehalis Operations Manager William “Bill” Teitzel. The Southwest...

Asparagus Tamales Available in Seattle, Backyard Bagel's Smart Slice, and More Food News

Hungry for news? Welcome to our Friday Feed, where we run through all the local food and restaurant news this week—and maybe help you figure out where to eat this weekend. Same tamales, now available further west. Saved You a Trip The asparagus...