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Expert Says Attorney General's Action Against Arlene's Flowers Could Go to State Supreme Court

John McKay — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 17:11:05 +0000

The Washington Consumer Protection Act has been on the books for a number of years. After voters approved gay marriage last year provisions in it will be put to the test. First, as reported by The Stranger online blog, it is unprecedented for an attorney general to initiate such an action without a complaint filed. [...]

Pasco Post Office to Close By End of This Year

Miki Harvey — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 07:20:34 +0000

The U.S. Postal Service has notified employees that the Pasco mail handling facility will close by the end of this year, resulting in the elimination of 47 jobs. The U.S. Postal Service will save an estimated $800,000 a year by closing the facility. The Pasco office is one of 71 mail processing facilities facing consolidation in 2014.

Hanford Budget Cuts Inspire Local Artist to Create YouTube Music Video

Miki Harvey — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 09:57:28 +0000

Pasco Resident Jason Strickling shares his musical commentary on the federal budget cuts forcing Hanford workers to take time off.

Supreme Court Hears First of Two Gay-Marriage Cases

Chris Chaberski — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 12:55:32 +0000

On Tuesday, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Hollingsworth v. Perry, the case that is challenging the constitutionality of California's Proposition 8, which banned same-sex marriage. It is the first of two gay-marriage-related cases the court will hear this week; on Wednesday it will hear arguments in United States v. Windsor, a challenge to the constitutionality of the federal Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA).

The History Channel Denies Any Similarities Between President Obama + Satan in 'The Bible'

Cassandra Rose — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 12:30:34 +0000

After receiving some judgment for seemingly styling their character of the devil after President Barack Obama, people behind the History Channel’s mini-series ‘The Bible’ are denying any similarities between the leader of the free world and their depiction of Satan. The network released a statement from executive producers Mark Burnett and Roma Downey, which claimed: [...]

Public Gives Input for Tri-Ciites Water Park

Miki Harvey — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 08:24:18 +0000

The public gave feedback on plans for a possible waterpark on Sandifur Parkway just west of the Broadmoor Park Outlet Mall Wednesday night. The event was hosted by the The Tri-Cities Regional Public Facilities District. The aquatics center would include many outdoor and indoor water amenities for year-round use. At the meeting many possible features [...]

'The Wizard of Oz' Was a Political Novel – Learn the Surprising Symobolism

Stacy Lee — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 16:36:15 +0000

Many people are not aware that the L. Frank Baum novel “The Wizard of Oz” was a critique of the political situation in 1900. Every character represents something in American society — some obvious, some less so. Check them out: Oz represents ounces, as in ounces of silver or gold. At the time, American money [...]

Watch this Informative Fox News Report About a Second American Revolution!

Faith Martin — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 15:06:50 +0000

I don’t imagine that it would ever be possible for the government to take away our rights to own and arm ourselves with guns. It is in our constitution. And I don’t think the American people would put up with that. I do believe we should make it more difficlult for people to own guns, [...]

What Will Be Done With Six Leaking Waste Tanks at Hanford?

John McKay — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 14:00:41 +0000

Gov. Jay Inslee issued a statement Friday saying more leaking waste tanks at Hanford have been revealed. Last week, U.S. Department Energy Secretary Stephen Chu informed the governor tank T-111, a single-shell vessel holding hundreds of thousands of gallons of radioactive waste and sludge, was oozing between 150 to 300 gallons of waste per year. [...]

Date a Pacific Northwest Prisoner Via Meet-An-Inmate.com

Miki Harvey — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 21:45:37 +0000

Having a hard time meeting that special someone? Try looking at your local penitentiary via Meet-An-Inmate.com!

Dating an inmate seems unconventional but I imagine that it has its perks. If you struggle with commitment, but are looking for someone loyal, why NOT date someone at arm's length?!

Now That Marijuana is Legal in Washington Will Other States Follow?

Stacy Lee — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 19:20:42 +0000

Filmmakers of the documentary “Evergreen: The Road to Legalization in Washington” will serve as a case study for citizens and lawmakers across the nation in working to reform drug policy at both the state and Federal levels. Watch the trailer and tell us what you think. Take Our Survey!

SWAT Team in Standoff With Gang Member Tuesday in Richland

Miki Harvey — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 13:49:28 +0000

The regional SWAT team was in a one-hour standoff with a dangerous gang member and sex offender in Richland Tuesday over a gun crime about two blocks from Marcus Whitman Elementary and four blocks from Carmichael Middle School. According to a press release, Ricco Garza is a criminal who had been pursued for months by [...]

Women Will Soon Be Allowed to Serve in Ground Combat

Chris Chaberski — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 13:32:45 +0000

For the first time, women in the armed forces will be moved into combat roles. Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta will make the official announcement Thursday. Since they were first permitted to join the armed forces, women have been restricted from participating in active ground combat. This policy will be eliminated, clearing the way for [...]

President Obama's 2013 Inauguration Day in GIFs, Videos, Photos + More

Kathy Landin — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 13:05:22 +0000

On Monday, President Barack Obama was inaugurated for a second term. Miss the festivities? No worries. Here’s the story — in GIFs, photos, videos and tweets. Happy Inauguration Day! Here he comes. And there’s the VP. He knows this is a big effing deal. Even Malia is excited. It’s okay, Sasha. We feel [...]

"Rise Above" Celebrating MLK

Faith Martin — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 23:56:10 +0000

An individual has not started living until he can RISE above the narrow confines of his individualistic concerns to the broader concerns of all humanity.” – Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Today we celebrate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., a person dedicated to equal rights and justice for all women and men, [...]

Photos of Sandy Hook Elementary in Connecticut Where School Shooting Occurred

Andrew Kirk — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 19:11:11 +0000

As news reports come out of Newtown, Connecticut this morning we keep hearing residents say they can’t believe it happened there. Indeed, this 300-year-old town of 27,000 residents is indeed “sleepy” and rural by most standards. The game Scrabble was invented there and it is, or was, home to both the author and illustrator of [...]

'Senator Stephen Colbert' Has a Nice Ring to It, Don't You Think? [VIDEO]

Cassandra Rose — Sat, 08 Dec 2012 23:17:27 +0000

When news broke that South Carolina Sen. Jim DeMint was resigning at the end of the year, several media outlets decided that Stephen Colbert -- who grew up in the Palmetto State -- would make a great replacement. And 'The Colbert Report' host sees no reason to rebuff their efforts.

Sounds like Ashley Judd may not be the only celebrity considering a senatorial run. Or ... not.

Should Recreational Marijuana Be Legal? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 14:52:21 +0000

One of the biggest stories out of last week’s election was that voters in Colorado and Washington State chose to legalize marijuana. States like California had previously approved medical marijuana, but Colorado and Washington are the first to also approve cannabis for recreational use. The federal government continues to ban all use of marijuana, setting up interesting questions concerning [...]

Obama Won the Election! – GIFapalooza

Britt Hayes — Fri, 09 Nov 2012 14:36:19 +0000

You guys, we re-elected Barack Obama! Everything’s going to be okay! It’s time to celebrate with the very best and funniest and most awesome Obama GIFs in this week’s GIFapalooza. Forget Gangnam Style. It’s BARACK OBAMA STYLE. The horses get it. It’s like Jay-Z says, “Go on dust your shoulders off.” He also says [...]

5 Weird Things Americans Voted on Yesterday

Mike Adams — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 21:31:07 +0000

You might not know it from watching TV, but Americans also went to the polls on Tuesday to cast their votes on a myriad of issues not involving a certain residence on Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington. And some of those issues were a bit strange. But who are we to judge? After all, in this [...]