From STI testing and condoms to consent rules and on-set medical care, here’s how the villa prepares for romance behind the scenes. Let’s be honest: if you have ever watched Love Island and wondered what happens when stunning strangers are dropped into a villa full of shared beds, tiny bikinis, neon lighting and emotional chaos,…
Authorities have identified the three people killed in last week’s high-speed crash in Spanaway that left a vehicle torn in half after it struck trees along Military Road East. According to the Pierce County Medical Examiner, the driver was Maurice Donnelle Brooks, 48, of Tacoma. Also killed was Keanae Mahealani Ka’ānapu Kelly Omoto, 37, of…
A former Boeing employee from Washington state has sued the aerospace company, alleging he was questioned about the Russia-Ukraine war and his Russian heritage before being wrongfully fired. Snohomish County resident Alex Ivanov, who worked for Boeing from 2006 until his termination in July 2023, originally filed the lawsuit in King County Superior Court. Boeing…
Federal prosecutors charged 12 people in what they describe as the largest coordinated drone-smuggling operation ever prosecuted by the US Department of Justice, alleging the group used drones to deliver drugs, cell phones, weapons and other contraband into federal prisons across eight states. A 17-count federal indictment unsealed Wednesday alleges the conspiracy operated from September…
Living in Cleveland inspires stronger opinions than outsiders might expect. To some residents, Cleveland is one of America’s most underrated cities: affordable, friendly, full of culture, close to Lake Erie, and packed with big-city amenities without the big-city price tag. To others, living in Cleveland means gray skies, rough roads, weak transit, winter slush, and…
Whitney Houston’s former bodyguard is pushing back against Oprah Winfrey’s recent claim that the late singer was under the influence of drugs when she fell off the stage during a 2009 appearance on The Oprah Winfrey Show. Ray Watson, who worked as Houston’s personal bodyguard for more than a decade, told TMZ the fall happened…
Ask Milwaukee residents what they love about their city and you’ll get plenty of answers. Many point to the affordable cost of living, beautiful Lake Michigan waterfront, neighborhood character, and festival-packed summers that give the city its unique personality. Ask what frustrates them, and you’ll hear about issues like reckless driving, crime, harsh winters, and…
Three firefighters were injured Wednesday afternoon when a home exploded shortly after crews arrived to battle a fire in Greenbank. The explosion happened after a 911 caller reported a house fire on Smuggler’s Cove Road near Lagoon Point at about 2:45 p.m., according to Central Whidbey Island Fire and Rescue. The injured firefighters include two…
Living in Salt Lake City inspires some very strong reactions. Residents praise living in Salt Lake City for its outdoor recreation, mountain views, and growing amenities. Critics point to concerns about air quality, housing costs, and cultural fit for some newcomers. In other words, Salt Lake City is not boring. Ask residents what they love…
Living in Buffalo is not something people describe with a shrug. Some residents see Buffalo as one of America’s most underrated cities, praising its affordability, character, and sense of community. Others point to a few recurring frustrations that come with life in Western New York. Ask Buffalonians what they love and hate about the city,…
