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Yahoo
13-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Over 300k bees found inside walls of historic Puyallup house
The Brief A Pierce County plumbing and remodel company discovered swarms of bees inside the walls of a historic 1930s home in Puyallup. Beekeeper Michael A. Pernorio removed at least 350,000 bees from the house over two visits. The entrance has been sealed to prevent further bee infestations, with some stragglers remaining. PUYALLUP, Wash. - You could call it an "un-bee-lieveable" discovery in Pierce County after massive swarms of bees were found inside the walls of a historic home built in the 1930s. "Most people didn't know there was a home here," Joe Bowers, owner of Bowers Plumbing and Remodel, said. "It's pretty crazy, you could hear in the room, you could hear them humming in the walls, you could feel the heat." The backstory His company was working on the Puyallup house when they found bees, after bees, after bees. They called Michael A. Pernorio, a beekeeper and contractor, to rehome the bees. "It was just loaded with comb and brood, which are young bees," Pernorio said. He estimates he pulled out at least 300,000 bees. "They've got plenty of room, these old houses they have no insulation in them usually, there's a lot of room, if they can find a place in, they're going to build," Pernorio said. The bees were in the walls and the ceiling, but that was back in July. Then, about a week and a half ago, the bees were back. Pernorio told FOX 13 he pulled out another 50,000 bees. On Thursday, we were there as he sealed off the entrance. "We've got all the bees pretty much out of there, there's some stragglers left behind," Pernorio said. Bowers told FOX 13, the previous owners were older and had lived at the house for about 60 years. "So I don't think they went upstairs for 10 years or more," Bowers said, believing they probably didn't hear the bees buzzing through the upstairs wall. "It was kind of interesting and scary at the same time." The Source Information in this story came from original FOX 13 Seattle reporting and interviews. Seattle traffic to be impacted from upcoming protests Authorities shift tactics in search for WA triple murder suspect Travis Decker Manhunt for Travis Decker moves to WA's Kittitas County Anti-Trump 'NO KINGS' protests planned for Seattle this weekend Seattle police disperse 'ICE OUT' protesters after fire breaks out downtown Everything you need to know about Seattle Pride Parade 2025 Things to do for Father's Day in Seattle To get the best local news, weather and sports in Seattle for free, sign up for the daily FOX Seattle Newsletter. Download the free FOX LOCAL app for mobile in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store for live Seattle news, top stories, weather updates and more local and national news.
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Yahoo
Search underway for missing mini Highland calf in Gig Harbor, WA
The Brief A mini Highland calf named Daisy May was reported missing over the weekend. She is described as being about 100 pounds and is two feet tall. GIG HARBOR, Wash. - Gig Harbor police are asking the public to keep an eye out for a mini Highland calf. What we know The calf, whose name is "Daisy May," has been missing since Saturday. Her owner told FOX 13 Seattle that Daisy May disappeared in the Artondale area, and after several hours of searching, no one has seen her. She is described as being about 100 pounds and is two feet tall. Anyone who spots Daisy May is urged to call Gig Harbor police. The Source Information in this story came from the missing calf's owner. Viral TikTok warns women of convicted rapist released in Seattle Over 100 Rite Aid and Bartell Drugs stores to close, including 8 in WA Seattle Seahawks 2025 schedule released, here are all 17 matchups Marymoor Park announces 2025 summer concert series lineup in Redmond, WA Viral TikTok captures truck break-in after Seattle Mariners game, despite police presence Bryan Kohberger back in court for pretrial hearing in Idaho students murder case 'Scared of accountability': Crowd calls out West Seattle leaders at public safety meeting FBI nabs Thurston County, WA fugitive hundreds of miles from crime scene To get the best local news, weather and sports in Seattle for free, sign up for the daily FOX Seattle Newsletter.
Yahoo
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
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Redmond light rail launch day packed with events, activities
The Brief Sound Transit will open two new Redmond light rail stations, Marymoor Village and Downtown Redmond, on Saturday, May 10. Opening day celebrations will include live music, food trucks, activities and giveaways at both stations from noon to 4 p.m. The new 2 Line segment will run every 10 minutes daily, connecting South Bellevue to Downtown Redmond with expanded Eastside transit access. REDMOND, Wash. - Sound Transit is set to inaugurate two new light rail stations in Redmond on Saturday, May 10, marking a significant expansion of the Link 2 Line. The 3.4-mile downtown Redmond Link extension introduces service to the Marymoor Village and downtown Redmond stations, enhancing connectivity across the Eastside. To celebrate the opening, Sound Transit has planned a host of family activities. Keep reading to learn more. Timeline The day's events commence at 10:30 a.m. with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the downtown Redmond station. Following the ceremony, passenger service is expected to begin around noon. From noon to 4 p.m., community celebrations will take place at both new stations, featuring live music, food vendors and family-friendly activities. What you can do At the downtown Redmond station, Move Redmond will host festivities along the Central Connector Trail, including local vendors and live entertainment. Marymoor Village Station's celebration, organized by OneRedmond Foundation, will showcase diverse performances, community booths and food trucks. Attendees can also participate in Sound Transit's "Discover. Share. Win!" activity by sharing their experiences on social media for a chance to win prizes. Microsoft, the event's presenting partner, will also distribute more than 1,500 pre-loaded ORCA cards to attendees. Additional Activities Beyond the stations, the city of Redmond is inviting visitors to explore local businesses through the Experience Redmond Small Business Pass. An interactive scavenger hunt, in collaboration with Conundroom Escape Rooms, offers another engaging way to discover the city. To facilitate attendance, Microsoft will provide free shuttle services between the Redmond Technology Station, Marymoor Village Parking Garage and downtown Redmond station every 15 minutes from 9 a.m. until service begins. The new 2 Line segment will operate every 10 minutes from 5:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. daily, connecting south Bellevue to downtown Redmond. For more information on the opening day events and activities, visit The Source Information in this story came from Sound Transit. Othello, WA woman's arrest sparks national debate on immigration enforcement Passenger removed from Seattle plane after making 'inappropriate comment' Jeffrey Zizz charged in kidnapping, murder of WA grandmother How to watch, stream 2025 NFL Draft WA caregiver charged with sexually assaulting disabled teen To get the best local news, weather and sports in Seattle for free, sign up for the daily FOX Seattle Newsletter. Download the free FOX LOCAL app for mobile in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store for live Seattle news, top stories, weather updates and more local and national coverage, plus 24/7 streaming coverage from across the nation.
Yahoo
24-04-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
WA ranked most at-risk for car break-ins in U.S. in April
The Brief A new study revealed Washington is the most at-risk state in the country for car break-ins during the month of April. The average number of car break-ins in Washington is 133% higher than the national average. New York is the least at-risk state, with 4.62 car break-ins for every 100,000 people. A new report ranked Washington as the most at-risk state in the country for car break-ins in April. The report, conducted by analyzed FBI crime data from April 2021, 2022 and 2023. The findings showed that for every 100,000 people in Washington, there were 47.10 thefts — a 133% increase compared to the national average of 20.22. By the numbers During the study period, Washington logged an average of 3,748.67 vehicle break-ins. Washington: 47.10 car break-ins per 100,000 people. Colorado: 44.72 car break-ins per 100,000 people. Oregon: 44.20 car break-ins per 100,000 people. Hawaii: 42.92 car break-ins per 100,000 people. Texas: 37.45 car break-ins per 100,000 people. New Mexico: 36.18 car break-ins per 100,000 people. South Carolina: 33.25 car break-ins per 100,000 people. Tennessee: 32.85 car break-ins per 100,000 people. Utah: 31.91 car break-ins per 100,000 people. Oklahoma: 30.64 car break-ins per 100,000 people. New York: 4.62 car break-ins per 100,000 people. Alaska: 4.95 car break-ins per 100,000 people. West Virginia: 5.27 car break-ins per 100,000 people. Pennsylvania: 6.77 car break-ins per 100,000 people. Illinois: 7.17 car break-ins per 100,000 people. New Jersey: 7.83 car break-ins per 100,000 people. Florida: 8.64 car break-ins per 100,000 people. Idaho: 9.11 car break-ins per 100,000 people. Maine: 9.16 car break-ins per 100,000 people. New Hampshire: 9.56 car break-ins per 100,000 people. The Source Information for this story comes from FBI Crime Data Explorer statistics used in a study conducted by Boeing 737 reportedly rejected overseas, FOX 13 finds matching jet in Seattle China retaliates against Trump's tariffs Docs: Man accused of killing WA grandmother 'meticulously planned' murder Gov. Bob Ferguson signs bill restricting armed forces from entering WA Fast Ferry cuts loom as Washington faces budget crisis Boy shot, killed in Tacoma, WA on Easter Sunday night Seattle high school student shot, killed in Yakima on Easter Sunday To get the best local news, weather and sports in Seattle for free, sign up for the daily FOX Seattle Newsletter. Download the free FOX LOCAL app for mobile in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store for live Seattle news, top stories, weather updates and more local and national coverage, plus 24/7 streaming coverage from across the nation.
Yahoo
03-04-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
WA Subaru shop braces for price hikes amid new tariff on foreign cars
The Brief President Trump's announcement of a 25% tariff on all foreign-made automobiles has raised concerns for local businesses in western Washington. A Subaru repair shop in Lake Forest Park has received many questions from customers worried about how much the new tariffs will cost them. LAKE FOREST PARK, Wash. - President Trump's announcement of a 25% tariff on all foreign-made automobiles, set to take effect at midnight, has raised concerns for local businesses like Suburb Service, a shop specializing in Subaru repairs. Local perspective At the Lake Forest Park auto shop, owner Debra Christner has been fielding a lot of questions from her customers, many of whom are worried over how the new tariffs will affect the cost of repairs. "There's just so much uncertainty. People just don't want to do repairs right now," said Christener. "This is just straight out, 'okay, we're going to raise all these prices 25%.' That's a huge hit to a lot of customers." For the past 18 years, Suburb Service has focused on Subaru vehicles imported from Japan. Christner, who specializes in servicing this brand, explained that the impact of the tariff is still unclear, but it is expected to raise the cost of imported parts significantly. Christner pointed to common items like oil filters, air filters, and wiper blades — all imported from Japan or other countries like Mexico. In anticipation of the hike, Christner stocked up on essential parts. The hope was to give her customers two weeks of relief before the sticker shock sets in. However, once her stock runs out, the price increases will be unavoidable. "What it is today is not going to be what it was last week," added Christner. The Source Information in this story is from original FOX 13 Seattle reporting and interviews. Teen accused of Spanaway house party murders held on $2 million bail Deputy police chief of Tacoma fired after investigation Third measles case confirmed in WA, health officials warn of possible exposure Richard Sherman's WA home robbed by armed men, deputies confirm Seattle's 'Cake ATM' has customers lining up for sweets To get the best local news, weather and sports in Seattle for free, sign up for the daily FOX Seattle Newsletter. Download the free FOX LOCAL app for mobile in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store for live Seattle news, top stories, weather updates and more local and national coverage, plus 24/7 streaming coverage from across the nation.
