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Olympics

Former Olympic sports lost to the past (and some that may make a comeback)

Local News

Rare, smelly corpse flower blooms at WSU Vancouver

The corpse flower, named Titan VanCoug, will soon bloom for the third time. The first bloom came in 2019 after laying dormant for 17 years.
Local News

Free Baby? On Dec. 1, 1949, Fred Meyer had a strange giveaway for a store opening

On December 1, 1949 Fred Meyer promoted the grand opening of a new shopping center in Portland’s Hollywood District with a contest to give away a baby.
Life

Free baby? A Northwest Fred Meyer had a strange giveaway for a store opening 70 years ago

70 years ago, Fred Meyer had one of their most wacky promotions, “FREE BABY,” read an advertisement in The Oregon Journal newspaper.
Weird

What is it? Texas zoo captures 'strange image' of an unidentified creature

The image was captured outside the Amarillo Zoo in the overnight hours of May 21, according to the city.
Crime

Tennessee man lived under a stolen identity for decades after deserting the Navy. A COVID shot revealed his true identity

The real victim was notified of a COVID vaccine he had never actually received. Authorities discovered a man had been living under the victim's identity for decades.
Animals

9 days after tornado, cat found in rubble of building

"Madix" the office cat had been missing ever since a devastating tornado struck Mayfield, Kentucky on Dec. 10.
Animals

Tire removed from elk's neck after more than 2 years

CPW has been trying to locate and free the elk for more than two years. The tire was full of wet pine needles and dirt.
Nation World

Egypt team identifies fossil of land-roaming whale species

The creature was semi-aquatic because it moved between land and sea and is believed to have lived 43 million years ago.
Nation World

No bull: Scientists potty train cows to use 'MooLoo'

Scientists say the cows learned as easily as toddlers, maybe easier. And just like some parents, the researchers used a sweet treat to reward the cows.
Nation World

What is the McDonald's character Grimace? A manager explains

The McDonald's character Grimace is Ronald McDonald's best friend, but what is he?
Nation World

With no tourist handouts, hungry Bali monkeys raid homes

Villagers say the macaques have been venturing out from the sanctuary to hang out on their roofs and await the right time to swoop down to snatch a snack.

Apartment fire in Bellevue displaces at least 15 units

Teen passenger in critical condition after car drives into Lake Washington

Western Washington Weather Forecast

Winter Storm Warning in effect this weekend; widespread, steady rain and gusty wind for lowlands

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Former Olympic sports lost to the past (and some that may make a comeback)

Rare, smelly corpse flower blooms at WSU Vancouver

Free Baby? On Dec. 1, 1949, Fred Meyer had a strange giveaway for a store opening

Free baby? A Northwest Fred Meyer had a strange giveaway for a store opening 70 years ago

What is it? Texas zoo captures 'strange image' of an unidentified creature

Tennessee man lived under a stolen identity for decades after deserting the Navy. A COVID shot revealed his true identity

9 days after tornado, cat found in rubble of building

Tire removed from elk's neck after more than 2 years

Egypt team identifies fossil of land-roaming whale species

No bull: Scientists potty train cows to use 'MooLoo'

What is the McDonald's character Grimace? A manager explains

With no tourist handouts, hungry Bali monkeys raid homes

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