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![Police Pursuits Officially Back In Washington State](http://townsquare.media/site/1130/files/2024/06/attachment-feature.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Police Pursuits Officially Back In Washington State
At midnight, police departments regained the ability to engage in reasonable pursuits of criminals in Washington State. It's been quite the journey to get back to almost the exact same place we were before July of 2021.
![Newest 'Additive' to Illegal Drugs Filling ERs and Morgues](http://townsquare.media/site/1130/files/2024/06/attachment-new-deadlyfeature.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Newest 'Additive' to Illegal Drugs Filling ERs and Morgues
Let's get the obvious out of the way first...there is no such thing as a 'safe' street drug. Anyone that is dispensed a drug from anywhere other than a pharmacy is playing Russian Roulette with their life.
![Meet Sabretooth…Our Tri-Cities Animal Shelter Pet of The Week](http://townsquare.media/site/1130/files/2024/05/attachment-feature7.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Meet Sabretooth…Our Tri-Cities Animal Shelter Pet of The Week
Our Tri-Cities Animal Shelter (TCAS) Pet of The Week this week is name after a fierce member of the Marvel Comic Universe, but he's actually a big sweetheart.
![Can Humans Get Infected From 'Zombie' Deer Meat? We Now Know.](http://townsquare.media/site/1130/files/2024/05/attachment-deer-feat.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Can Humans Get Infected From 'Zombie' Deer Meat? We Now Know.
Prion diseases are fairly common in humans and animals. They are scientifically known as TSE's, or transmissible spongiform encephalopathies, that are progressive brain diseases which are incurable and fatal.
![Recall Alert: Yogurt Covered Pretzels Sold At Thorp Fruit in WA](http://townsquare.media/site/642/files/2024/05/attachment-Yogurt-Pretzel-Recall.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Recall Alert: Yogurt Covered Pretzels Sold At Thorp Fruit in WA
Shoppers at Thorp Fruit in Thorp, Washington might want to check their pantry to make sure this item isn't there.
![Washington State Launches 988 Suicide & Crisis Website](http://townsquare.media/site/1130/files/2024/05/attachment-feature4.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Washington State Launches 988 Suicide & Crisis Website
988 may sound familiar to you. It is the nationwide, three-digit dialing code that connects anyone experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis with a trained counselor.
![Stay Safe While Cooking: Expert Tips To Prevent Kitchen Fires](http://townsquare.media/site/1130/files/2016/06/Grill-Sausage-Web-Ready.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Stay Safe While Cooking: Expert Tips To Prevent Kitchen Fires
Stay fire-safe this summer by following expert tips from State Fire Marshal Chad Cross to prevent cooking accidents and grill mishaps in the Tri-Cities area.
![Diabetics In WA & OR Face Serious Recall of Insulin Pump Program](http://townsquare.media/site/1130/files/2024/05/attachment-feature3.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Diabetics In WA & OR Face Serious Recall of Insulin Pump Program
Technology is a wonderful thing, but it isn't full proof.
![New Cleanup Deadlines Announced for Hanford Nuclear Site](http://townsquare.media/site/1130/files/2017/11/300-areaHanford.jpg?w=980&q=75)
New Cleanup Deadlines Announced for Hanford Nuclear Site
The U.S. Department of Energy, Washington State Department of Ecology , and the EPA announced a landmark agreement yesterday regarding the ongoing cleanup of the Hanford Nuclear Site.
![Potentially Deadly Flaw Forces Recall of Tesla Cybertrucks](http://townsquare.media/site/1130/files/2024/04/attachment-feature5.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Potentially Deadly Flaw Forces Recall of Tesla Cybertrucks
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced Tesla's voluntary recall off 100% of the 3,878 2024 Model year Cybertruck.