
Aj Brewster


Hood Canal Bridge Mystery: What Happened and Why It Matters to You
The Hood Canal Bridge suddenly froze during a Navy-required opening. A tugboat helped fix it, but the exact cause is still a mystery.
![[UPDATE] The American Flag Is Missing from the Blue Bridge: Now We Know Why](http://townsquare.media/site/134/files/2025/05/attachment-Untitled-design-2025-05-06T122706.324.jpg?w=980&q=75)
[UPDATE] The American Flag Is Missing from the Blue Bridge: Now We Know Why
7 days into May of 2025, and the American flag that usually waves proudly atop the bridge is still missing. I heard back from WSDOT and now know the reason why.

Slothy Fans Win the War: Giant Sloth Can Stay in Tree “For Now” -WSDOT
It’s official! A 3rd Slothy has shown up high in a tree along I-5, and it looks like Slothy fans have won the war, at least for now. Slothy can stay!

Vehicle Fire in Benton County Leads to Arrest and Recovery of Stolen Trailer
A "criminal mastermind" in Finley hit the worst luck after a trailer they had just stolen was noticed because of a seemingly random nearby car fire.

WSDOT Jokes: 3.3 Avalanche Guys of Snow Still Covers Chinook Pass in May
Despite being 5 days into May, winter conditions are still in full force on SR-410 at Chinook Pass, with snow levels still at more than 20 feet deep.

Kennewick Police Arrest DUI Suspect Who Slammed Into Teen Driver, Clocked at 122 MPH
A teen was injured in a DUI crash in Kennewick after a speeding driver ran a red light going 122 MPH. The suspect was arrested at the scene.

Mt. Rainier Scenic Railroad’s Largest Bridge Lost to “Human-Caused” Fire
Fire destroys Mt. Rainier Scenic Railroad bridge near Morton. Arson suspected. Nonprofit seeks public support to rebuild.

Queensrÿche Returns to the Northwest: Rocks Wildhorse Resort & Casino This May
Legendary progressive metal band Queensrÿche is booked to rock the stage at the Rivers Event Center on Sunday, May 25, for a one-night-only performance in Pendleton, OR.
![[VIDEO] DUI Driver Nearly Hits WA Trooper and Family at Crash Scene](http://townsquare.media/site/134/files/2025/05/attachment-Untitled-design-2025-05-01T150150.302.jpg?w=980&q=75)
[VIDEO] DUI Driver Nearly Hits WA Trooper and Family at Crash Scene
A DUI driver in Port Gamble nearly hit WSP troopers and a family before crashing off an embankment.

Washington State Patrol Catches 2 Fake HOV “Dummies” in 2 Days
A Washington driver was ticketed for speeding and using a dummy in the HOV lane near I-5 and 288th Street. He was driving 92 mph!