KEYW-FM (Pasco, WA)

Although the humble hot dog was not invented in the United States, it certainly has been adopted as one of our favorite summer foods. The evidence can be easily found at Costco where you can buy a gigantic hot dog and a soda for $1.50. When I have a hot dog, I prefer something simple. I like a bun, I like a beef hot dog with mustard. No other adornments, give me that and I'm satisfied.

Those of us who live in Eastern Washington, specifically Chelan and Douglas counties, really have it good when it comes to the cost of electricity. Ohh I know we still complain about our electric bills each month, but when you compare it to what electricity users in Western Washington are paying, we've got it pretty good. Prices for electricity all across the country have risen and Washington states residential prices are actually lower than the national average.

Never before has WA state had an automatic gas tax, which will increase every year unless... The Tax Went Up July 1st. Again Gas taxes are required by the State Constitution to only be used for road and related infrastructure projects. It's one of the few revenue sources that can't be raided by legislators for other purposes.

Pierce County Sheriff's Office via X Pierce County Sheriff's Office via X Of course we have to ask...how many sheriff's deputies does it take to catch one loose goat? You may be surprised. You will get a chuckle. According to the Sheriff's Office, some things aren't taught at the Police Academy, such as goat wrangling. On Monday, deputies with the Pierce County Sheriff's Office responded to a call of a loose goat dodging in and out of traffic.

This week's arrest in Whatcom County is just another recent example across Washington State that the strategy is not working out for the riders. The Washington State Patrol is clearly sending a message to motorcycle riders who think speed and agility give them an advantage over troopers. Ninety miles per hour. Tried to run. Tried to hide. Never lost sight. Arrested. Trooper Kelsey Harding summed it up perfectly with three words: Failed Hide and Seek.

Pierce County Sheriff's Office via X Pierce County Sheriff's Office via X Of course we have to ask...how many sheriff's deputies does it take to catch one loose goat? You may be surprised. You will get a chuckle. According to the Sheriff's Office, some things aren't taught at the Police Academy, such as goat wrangling. On Monday, deputies with the Pierce County Sheriff's Office responded to a call of a loose goat dodging in and out of traffic.

What is the weirdest thing you’ve ever seen on the side of the road? That was a topic of conversation based on an interesting sight that occurred earlier this month in Washington (more on that below). And the response we got from our listening and reading audience was fun, freaky, and scary. Check out some of the better responses below. A woman noticed an out-of-place boulder along the road while traveling through Gifford Pinchot National Forest, and noticed more debris sliding down the hill.

Every year, the American Association of State Troopers holds its annual Best Looking Cruiser contest, and this year's Washington entry looks like it could be a movie poster. Your votes are needed, and the window to cast them is open right now. Let's talk about this image for a second because it really is cinematic. A WSP cruiser sits on an icy road with snow covering everything around it.

The City of Richland announced Wednesday, beginning Thursday July 3rd, the George Prout Pool will be closed until July 13th due to major parking lot renovations. The Columbia Playfield North Lot Will Be Closed For Some Time Major renovations, the biggest in years, will take place at the lot. It's the bigger of the two parking areas at Columbia Playfields, which have taken a lot of work from vehicles the last few years.

On average, a resident pays anywhere from 11-14 percent in state taxes, thus making Washington State the seventh highest place to live in America, as per LivingCost.org.