Washington State Ferries awards contract to convert largest vessels to hybrid-electric power
SEATTLE – Washington State Ferries is celebrating a major milestone on its journey to zero emissions by 2050, awarding its first shipyard contract to Vigor for the conversion of up to three Jumbo Mark II-class ferries to
Matthew McConaughey and his family funding aid plane bound for Maui

Hubert Vestil/Getty Images On his Instagram Tuesday, August 15, Matthew McConaughey appeared with his 15-year-old son, Levi, to plead for help for the people affected by the Maui wildfires. “The fires over there have already put so
Traditional TV viewing drops below 50% in the US for the first time

Getty Images With the popularity of resurgent shows like Suits on Netflix and Peacock, the percentage of Americans who actually watch broadcast TV has dropped to under 50% for the first time in history. According to Nielsen
Mom of 6-year-old accused of shooting teacher pleads guilty to felony child neglect

Newport News Police Department (NEWPORT NEWS, Va.) — The mother of a 6-year-old boy accused of shooting his first-grade teacher during class in Newport News, Virginia, in January has pleaded guilty to a felony charge in connection
Lawmakers react as Trump faces fourth criminal indictment

Tim Graham/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Many congressional Republicans are again coming to former President Donald Trump’s defense after he was indicted a fourth time. A Georgia grand jury late Monday issued a sprawling indictment against Trump and
Stay out of traffic on I-405 during the weekend of Aug. 19-20: Know before you go!
During the weekend of Aug. 19-20, Interstate 405 will have a FULL WEEKEND CLOSURE to replace a culvert that runs under the highway. Prepare for delays, use alternate routes, or consider delaying your trip if possible.
Man who allegedly sold fake COVID cure arrested after three-year manhunt

Chris Rogers/Getty Images (SALT LAKE CITY) — After a three-year manhunt, a Utah man has been arrested on charges of allegedly selling a fake COVID-19 cure, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Utah announced Monday.
AP African American studies canceled by Arkansas officials just before school begins

Stella/Getty Images (LITTLE ROCK, Ark.) — The Arkansas Department of Education has removed the AP African American Studies course from its schools in what the state’s professional organization of educators called a “last-minute” decision. The Arkansas Education
Turn your lawn Upside Down for Halloween with life-size Demogorgon

Courtesy Gemmy Product Just in time for Halloween — yes, it’s August, but we’re already going there — Walmart has exclusively dropped a must-have for any Stranger Things fan. The retailer is selling life-sized — nearly 8 feet tall — Demogorgons,
Director Bradley Cooper falls for Oscar nominee Carey Mulligan in teaser to Netflix's 'Maestro'

Netflix/Jason McDonald Netflix has released a romantic teaser of its Bradley Cooper-directed, Steven Spielberg-produced film Maestro, based on the life and lifelong love of legendary composer Leonard Bernstein. Cooper plays the maestro himself opposite Oscar nominee Carey Mulligan in what the streamer is calling “a