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What's up with Politicians taking glamor shots of themselves getting the Covid 19 Vaccine? Whatever version we're on now...
10/13/2026

What's up with Politicians taking glamor shots of themselves getting the Covid 19 Vaccine? Whatever version we're on now.

10/13/2026

This is a shout out to J. (You know who we are) J.. got a DUI and we broadcast it for the world. They took it like a champ and owned it stating it won't ever happen again. J. We hope so! Thank you for being a good sport and wish you the best moving forward. This is a reminder, don't let your friends drive Drunk! We've got a backlog of about 7/8 we will be posting, we prefer they get out of jail so they can see our posts if possible. 😊

JELLYFISH CLOUD! 🚀 Pictures this morning from the SpaceX launch from Florida. It has this look because the rocket and th...
10/13/2026

JELLYFISH CLOUD! 🚀 Pictures this morning from the SpaceX launch from Florida. It has this look because the rocket and the plume are high enough above Earth that it’s illuminated by sunlight. The Launch is bringing supplies to the Space Station.

🚨 DUI CRASH REPORT — I-5 near Kalama 🚨A Two-vehicle injury crash occured on SB I-5 at MP 32 Monday evening around 6:56 P...
10/13/2026

🚨 DUI CRASH REPORT — I-5 near Kalama 🚨

A Two-vehicle injury crash occured on SB I-5 at MP 32 Monday evening around 6:56 PM.

Washington State Patrol says Joshua D. Dieringer, 41, of Gresham, OR was speeding when he rear-ended another vehicle. The struck car rolled and came to rest in the median. Dieringer's car ended up blocking the northbound on-ramp.

Three people were injured and taken to PeaceHealth hospitals. No fatalities reported.

Dieringer is facing a DUI charge. Drive safe out there.

Source: Washington State Patrol press memo

In 1993 Washington voters approved a spending limit (I-601). Democratic Lawmakers weakened it and eventually it was repe...
10/13/2026

In 1993 Washington voters approved a spending limit (I-601). Democratic Lawmakers weakened it and eventually it was repealed.

Now we have an $80+ BILLION budget that is growing by record amounts every two years. The Governor and the Majority Party call it "Investment." Meanwhile, what are you getting for your investment? Voters need to limit what the Legislature can spend and tell Olympia enough is enough.

This begins by repealing the Income Tax this November. VOTE YES To Repeal it. Please spread the word.

From the Cowlitz County Prosecuting Attorney's Office Miller Guilty of Murder in the Second Degree and Unlawful Dispos...
10/13/2026

From the Cowlitz County Prosecuting Attorney's Office Miller Guilty of Murder in the Second Degree and Unlawful Disposal of Remains.

On October 8, 2026, after a four-day trial, a Cowlitz County jury found Ricky Miller guilty of Murder in the Second Degree with a Deadly Weapon Enhancement and Unlawful Disposal of Remains. The sentencing hearing is set for October 29, 2026.

During the trial, the jury heard evidence that consisted of Miller and the victim living on the same property for over 20 years, but in different trailers. Around Thanksgiving of 2025, Miller went over to the victim’s trailer to address issues that were going on between the two. When Miller entered the trailer, the victim was in a reclining chair. A disagreement ensued where the victim stood up and placed a hand on Miller’s shoulder and told him to get out of his house. Miller then proceeded to strike the victim multiple times with his walking stick. When the victim was on the ground and on his back, Miller proceeded to stand on the victim’s throat and put his hand over his mouth for an extended period. The victim died from the injuries he sustained during the attack by Miller.

Subsequently, Miller went to Wilco on November 28, 2025, and purchased an orange 55-gallon barrel. Miller then used two ratchet straps to place the victim in a fetal type of position and place him in the 55-gallon barrel along with his wallet and medicine. A couple weeks later law enforcement received a call from a family member of Miller, which caused them to go to Miller’s property on December 16, 2025, where they found the victim. During the investigation, Miller told detectives he killed the victim around Thanksgiving.

Our office appreciates the excellent work of the Cowlitz County Sheriff’s Office detectives for both their investigation and assistance during the trial. The State was represented at trial by Senior Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Jacob Lervold.

Why is Stuffy's II STILL closed? Here's a short synopsis of this sad situation, from what we can understand. Intri...
10/12/2026

Why is Stuffy's II STILL closed? Here's a short synopsis of this sad situation, from what we can understand. Intrigue, family drama, loans (allegedly), fire, and possible insurance fraud. What is going on? Let's break down what's being reported.

🚨 Grant "Bud" and Glenda — Skai Hogue's grandparents and Stuffy's II founders. Skai allegedly received a $300,000 cash loan in July 2023 from her grandparents, which she disputes ever receiving.

🚨 A Farmers Insurance check for $868,000 was reportedly deposited by Skai into a credit union account belonging to Zane's company, Imperial Construction. That account was frozen by court order this summer and appears to be a separate issue.

🚨 Zane Hogue's grandparents are owed money too. In May, a court ordered the Hogues to pay them $281,000 (not the Stuffy's grandparents) Zane's wages are now reportedly being garnished after he did not comply.

These cases are working their way through the court system, but appearances suggest the Hogues are in potential trouble, at least civilly, if the courts rule against them. The lawsuit includes an insurance fraud claim — so far that's only a civil allegation, not a criminal charge.

All information provided was pulled from local articles.

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Anytime former Governor Jay Inslee says to do something, a good rule of thumb is to do the opposite. Inslee says to Vote...
10/12/2026

Anytime former Governor Jay Inslee says to do something, a good rule of thumb is to do the opposite. Inslee says to Vote No on the Initiative to repeal the Income Tax so that means.... Say it with us! VOTE YES!

NOW SAY IT IN THE COMMENTS.

. Joshua Dean Wymore has been arrested Again on charges of Failing to Register as a S*x Offender. Wymore was booked b...
10/12/2026

. Joshua Dean Wymore has been arrested Again on charges of Failing to Register as a S*x Offender. Wymore was booked by the Cowlitz County Sheriff's Office on 10/11.

The information below was pulled directly from Washington Court Records of Wymore and should be accurate as of today. Wymore did have two Possession charges Vacated due to the Blake decision it appears.

🚨 Federal agents raided Rep. Ilhan Omar's (D-Minn.) Washington, D.C.-area home before dawn Monday, as a criminal inv...
10/12/2026



🚨 Federal agents raided Rep. Ilhan Omar's (D-Minn.) Washington, D.C.-area home before dawn Monday, as a criminal investigation into her immigration paperwork moves forward.

Homeland Security Investigations agents carried out the early-morning search according to reports.

The Justice Department confirmed that agents executed a judicially authorized search warrant as part of an ongoing federal investigation.

The probe centers on immigration documents completed by Omar's late father when she was a child. No charges have yet been announced.

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