Jack Balzer
A “Snow Alert” Has Been Issued by the City of Yakima.
Please be aware that a “Snow Alert” has been issued by the City of Yakima.
When a snowfall reaches three inches in depth, which it now has, a “Snow Alert” is issued, triggering a series of steps to more efficiently and effectively get streets cleared of snow as quickly as possible...
Winter Weather Cancels Wapato Public Schools Afternoon Programs
Winter Weather Cancels Wapato Public Schools Afternoon WELCOME PreSchool Session and More
December 17, 2015.
The continued winter weather has prompted Wapato Public Schools to cancel its afternoon WELCOME Preschool session, as well as its 3rd & 4th grade after school reading program, PACE High School after school program, ALL other
Settlement Reached in ‘Happy Birthday’ Copyright Case
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A settlement has been reached in a lawsuit over whether "Happy Birthday" — one of the world's best-known songs — is owned by a music publisher who's earned millions by enforcing its copyright.
A federal judge in Los Angeles ruled in September that Warner/Chappell Music didn't own the lyrics and had no right to charge for their use...
Reaction Mixed After Seattle’s Uber Union Vote
SEATTLE (AP) — Reaction has been mixed after the Seattle City Council voted to give drivers for ride-hailing companies, taxis and for-hire transportation companies the right to unionize over pay and working conditions.
San Francisco-based Lyft urged the mayor and council to reconsider following the bill's passage Monday...
The Top 10 Audiobooks on Audible.com
The Associated Press
Audible.com best-sellers for week ending Dec. 4, 2015:
Fiction
1. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling, narrated by Jim Dale (Pottermore from J.K. Rowling)
2. Winnie-the-Poof: A.A. Milne's Pooh Classics, Volume 1 by A...
Montana Woman Sues Costco, Supplier in E. Coli Outbreak
SEATTLE (AP) — A Montana woman is suing Costco and its California vegetable supplier because of the E. coli illness she contracted after eating chicken salad she bought at the company's Bozeman store.
The lawsuit filed was Monday in the Butte division of U...
‘Chance For Glory’ Shines Light On Washington State Cougars’ 1915 Season [VIDEO, AUDIO]
This week Washington is getting ready to cheer for the cross-state rivalry known as the Apple Cup. Fans are donning their favorite teams colors and waving their flags -- the crimson and gray for the Cougars of Washington State and the purple and gold of the Huskies of the University of Washington...
WSU Saying Little About Falk’s Status Before Friday’s Apple Cup
With the Apple Cup just a few days away, Cougar Nation is wondering about their QB, Luke Falk, who was carted out of Saturday night's game against Colorado with a head injury.
But Washington State University has not exactly been forthcoming with answers...
The Top 10 Movies on the iTunes Store
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The Associated Press
iTunes Movies U.S. charts for week ending Nov. 15, 2015:
iTunes Movies US Charts
1. Trainwreck
2. Inside Out (2015)
3. Terminator Genisys
4. Vacation
5. Mr. Holmes
6...
Box Office Top 20: ‘Spectre’ and ‘Peanuts’ Stay on Top
Here are the hottest movies for this past week
NEW YORK (AP) —
The top 20 movies at U.S. and Canadian theaters Friday through Sunday, followed by distribution studio, gross, number of theater locations, average receipts per location, total gross and number of weeks in release, as compiled Monday by Rentrak:
1...