5 things to do in western Washington this weekend: May 29-31
Celebrate across western Washington this weekend with events like Mason County’s Forest Festival, a farewell to Ume the tapir and an international festival in Kent.
The ‘Hacks’ finale ties a melodramatic bow onto a beloved series
The final episode of the HBO Max comedy added an extra emotional punch. After five seasons, it wasn’t quite necessary.
Meteorologists were central to D-Day. ‘Pressure’ tells the story of navigating uncertainty
The new movie, based on writer and actor David Haig’s 2014 play, dramatizes the tensions between military leaders and meteorologists in the lead up to the Allied invasion of Normandy.
Photos show the world’s ‘uncounted’ people — and what it takes to be counted
Colombian-American photographer and filmmaker Juan Arredondo turns his lens on the people of the world who do not have birth and death certificates — and how these vital records are created.
Why the U.S. cattle herd is at a 75-year low — and what it means for beef prices
The overall number of U.S. beef and dairy cattle has shrunk to its lowest level since 1951. Drought, rising operating costs and increased consolidation are among the causes.
Longview bar to host fundraiser for victims’ families after tank implosion
Shamrock Bar and Grill in Longview is donating 20% of sales to victims’ families on Sunday, June 7.
Shrey Parikh, 14, wins the Scripps Spelling Bee after a nail-biting ‘spell-off’
This is the 101st year of the national spelling competition, and the third time it’s been decided by a rapid-fire “spell-off” since the practice was introduced in 2021
Sound Transit board approves plan to address $34B funding gap, extension promises
The vote comes as the regional transit agency faces rising construction costs, inflation and lower-than-expected revenue projections.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for the Cascades, 20 counties
An upper level low pressure system that gave us rain this week is moving northeast.
Ship Canal Bridge work shows progress as drivers endure delays, break ahead planned
WSDOT is showing off early progress on the Ship Canal Bridge project as drivers endure delays, with a temporary construction pause planned during the World Cup.