Travel Thursdays: Crawford State Park – Gardner Cave

Descend 90 feet beneath the surface on a guided tour of the third-longest limestone cave in Washington. In 1899, homesteader Ed Gardner’s horse stumbled into the sinkhole that now marks the entrance to his namesake cave. Legend has it that Gardner used the cave as his base for a bootlegging business, until a streak ofContinue reading “Travel Thursdays: Crawford State Park – Gardner Cave”

Travel Thursdays: Entering This Hidden Washington Castle Will Make You Feel Like You’re In A Fairy Tale

by Jessica Wick The city of Lakewood, population 59,000, sits just south of Tacoma in Western Washington. And if you head down Thorne Lane from I-5 South, you’ll eventually come to the secluded shores of American Lake. And that’s where you’ll find the majestic Thornewood Castle. Thornewood Castle is the most well-known of its kindContinue reading “Travel Thursdays: Entering This Hidden Washington Castle Will Make You Feel Like You’re In A Fairy Tale”

Opioid Crisis Friday: Over 18,000 fentanyl pills seized in suspected drug deal at Northern Quest.

AIRWAY HEIGHTS, Wash. — Officers with Kalispel Tribal Police arrested one person during a suspected drug deal in the parking lot at Northern Quest Casino. According to the department, gaming agents were alerted to a potential drug deal and detained the suspects. Law enforcement seized over 18,000 fentanyl pills, a pound of methamphetamine, other narcoticsContinue reading “Opioid Crisis Friday: Over 18,000 fentanyl pills seized in suspected drug deal at Northern Quest.”

Opioid Crisis Friday: Fentanyl overdose death rates ‘more than tripled’ in recent years, CDC report shows.

The rate of fatal overdoses involving the opioid fentanyl has increased in the U.S. in recent years. (Image credit: Paul Burns via Getty Images)

Travel Thursdays: The Charming Small Town In Washington That Is Home To A Full-Scale Replica Of Stonehenge.

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First of all, it was built by Sam Hill and this full-size replica was actually erected as the first WWI memorial in the country.

True Crime Sundays: Brian Kohberger broke into female student’s home and installed security cameras months before Idaho murders: report

by Evan Rosen New evidence shows that Bryan Kohberger may have infiltrated a woman’s home months before he allegedly carried out November’s slayings of four University of Idaho students, a news report says. Kohberger befriended a woman, snuck into her home and moved items around before convincing her to let him install a video security system, aContinue reading “True Crime Sundays: Brian Kohberger broke into female student’s home and installed security cameras months before Idaho murders: report”

Travel Thursdays: We Bet You Didn’t Know There Was A Miniature City In Washington State.

by Sherri Adams Washington State is full of exciting destinations for adventure seekers. Whether you enjoy exploring the great outdoors or learning something new at one of our many museums, the Evergreen State has plenty to offer. Although you’re probably familiar with our state’s major cities, we’d be willing to bet you might not know a miniatureContinue reading “Travel Thursdays: We Bet You Didn’t Know There Was A Miniature City In Washington State.”

Opioid Crisis Friday: Ferndale parents charged for first-degree murder in death of 5-year-old.

The three adults were arrested for first-degree murder. Author: KING 5 Staff FERNDALE, Wash. — Three adults were arrested Thursday in connection to the death of a 5-year-old girl. According to a press release from the Ferndale Police Department, the girl died after she ingested fentanyl at her home on March 8 of this year. Her parents, MelissaContinue reading “Opioid Crisis Friday: Ferndale parents charged for first-degree murder in death of 5-year-old.”

BNSF trains derail in Washington, Arizona; no injuries

Two BNSF trains derailed in separate incidents in Arizona and Washington state on Thursday, with the latter spilling diesel fuel by AP ANACORTES, Wash. (AP) — Two BNSF trains derailed in separate incidents in Arizona and Washington state on Thursday, with the latter spilling diesel fuel on tribal land along Puget Sound. No injuries wereContinue reading “BNSF trains derail in Washington, Arizona; no injuries”

Opioid Crisis Friday: Spokane man sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for trafficking methamphetamine.

by Vincent Saglimbeni SPOKANE, Wash. — A 41-year-old Spokane man was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for drug trafficking. Corey Darilek pled guilty to possession with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of actual (pure) methamphetamine. According to court documents, the Spokane Police Department was investigating his drug-trafficking activities in the area,Continue reading “Opioid Crisis Friday: Spokane man sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for trafficking methamphetamine.”