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Hunting season and wildfire season collide every fall in the Pacific Northwest, and BLM officials say responsible behavior on public lands has never mattered more. As fire restrictions remain in place in through September 30 in Washington, Bureau of Land Management (BLM) officials are reminding visitors on all public land to exercise extreme caution. Burn bans and campfire restrictions also remain active in multiple Oregon counties.

Hunting season and wildfire season collide every fall in the Pacific Northwest, and BLM officials say responsible behavior on public lands has never mattered more. As fire restrictions remain in place throughh September 30 for Washington and Oregon, Bureau of Land Management officials are reminding visitors on all public land to exercise extreme caution. Follow fire restrictions and closures to help prevent additional wildfires.

A cable barrier did its job on SR-8 near Shaker Church Road after being struck by a Jeep this morning, which stopped traffic in the lane for hours. No injuries, but the driver was nowhere to be found at the scene, having abandoned it after the crash. The vehicle was only abandoned because the driver COULD walk away, and that was likely made possible by the cable barrier. Cable barriers look simple: a series of flexible steel cables strung between posts along the median or roadside of a highway.

The news was released even before the WA State Employment Service WARN alert was released. Starbucks Cuts Another 224 Regional, Corporate Workers According to information released by the company Thursday, August 20, the move is part of their ongoing Back To Starbucks reorganization plan. It's designed to trim the company, and make it more efficient, and try to win back declining market shares.

Let's just say it was an eventful morning for WSP troopers after a high-speed chase ended in a fiery crash, one injured, and a DUI arrest. Washington State Patrol Trooper Kameron Watts posted the arrest details early this morning, and the list of charges is rather long and hard to believe. This is a lot for before sunrise. A vehicle was clocked at 93 miles per hour in a 60-mile-per-hour zone, but when troopers moved to stop it, the driver took off.

The Chelan County Sheriff's Office and Chelan County Emergency Management have stepped up search efforts for a missing hiker. The Man Wast Last Seen Near a Trailhead August 11th The hiker, 27-year-old Chad T Pietrok, was last seen near the Ingalls Creek Trailhead, a location about 12 miles south of Leavenworth in Chelan County. His planned route was supposed to take him from Ingalls Creek, Esmeralda Basin, Vann Epps, Jack Creek then to Eight Mile Trails, a location southwest of Leavenworth.

Doug is such a good boy. He stopped by our studio thanks to Pet Overpopulation Prevention, and we had such a great time with him. He's up for adoption and could be your new best friend. Doug is a handsome 2-year-old Husky mix and a medium-sized boy with the most beautiful eyes and an even sweeter personality. Doug is playful, smart, and an absolute snuggler. He is great with other dogs, kids, and strangers, making him a wonderful companion for an active family.

Besides being considered probably the best tree for firewood, ash trees are found just about everywhere. From parks to yards, the several dozen species are widely utilized. But now, they're facing a threat that so far, can't be eradicated--yet. Emerald Ash Borer Threat Spreads into WA state from Oregon Just over 20 years ago, the Emerald Ash Borer was first detected in Michigan. It's a 'beetle' type of insect, that is native to  Asian countries, where it lives in balance with nature.

Something popped into our mailbox last week, and I was a little surprised. We received a bright yellow reminder from the Washington State Department of Licensing that our tabs had expired. We've received the tab reminder notice before, but I've never seen a tabs expired notice before. The notice explained that our license plate tabs had expired and needed to be renewed.

Summertime is prime time for buying dogs! Let's look at Washington State's favorite dog breeds, and let me tell you, #1 will surprise you. #5: Goldendoodles Goldendoodles are extremely popular in Washington State. The Golden Retriever-Poodle cross is known for its high intelligence, friendly demeanor, and lack of shedding.