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Man Arrested in Connection with Murders of Dentist and Wife in Columbus, Ohio A man, Michael McKee, has been arrested for the murders of dentist Spencer Tepe and his wife Monique Tepe in Columbus, Ohio. The couple was found dead in their home on December 30th. McKee, Moniques ex-husband, was identified through neighborhood surveillance footage and vehicle records. He was arrested in Illinois and is scheduled to appear in court on Monday. The Tepe family has expressed gratitude for the support and vowed to protect their children as the case progresses. Checkout Solipillow.com

A 40-year-old man, with 15 prior arrests, was apprehended on suspicion of second-degree burglary near a Thurston County lumberyard. Deputies from Olympia and Tumwater, along with a Tumwater officer, pursued the suspect after he was spotted running through the yard. The man was found nearby, muddy and sweaty, with a dry jacket and burglary tools. He is now in custody awaiting charges. Checkout Solipillow.com

A century-old bridge over the Carbon River Canyon has been closed for nine months due to structural issues, leaving residents and businesses in nearby towns struggling with access. State officials have proposed three options for replacement or rerouting, but a full environmental review could take another two years. A temporary bypass has been established, but the future of the bridge and the communities it serves remains uncertain. Checkout Solipillow.com

Sharon Shumpert, a retired social worker, confronted a Tacoma gas station for charging an extra fifty cents for a one-dollar lottery ticket, potentially exploiting a historically Black community. Washington state law prohibits retailers from selling lottery tickets above face value, but the station had been doing so. The Washington Lottery promised to notify the station, typically educating retailers first before revoking licenses. Sharon advocated for stricter penalties. Checkout Solipillow.com

In December, a massive landslide on Suiattle River Road in Skagit Countys North Cascades, triggered by atmospheric rivers, left a one hundred thirty-foot-wide gap, blocking access to the Sauk-Suiattle Indian Tribes cemeteries and ancestral homelands, as well as key recreation trails and campgrounds. This was one of seventy-three landslides across Washington from those storms, exacerbated by saturated soils and recent wildfires. The U.S. Forest Service is prioritizing repairs, but no timeline is set yet. The tribe and nearby Darrington are adapting with solar power and pushing for federal funds to reopen this vital gateway sooner and build resilience in the volatile North Cascades. Checkout Solipillow.com

Chef Chanda Martin prepares a special chefs salad for a volunteer at GenPride, a community center supporting older LGBTQ+ adults in Seattle. GenPride, run by Sound Generations, offers various services including Meals on Wheels, medical rides, fitness classes, and community dining. They served nearly 160,000 meals last year, promoting social interaction and combating isolation. Volunteer Christina Lloyd appreciates the healthy salads and Meals on Wheels, feeling safe and connected in her LGBTQ+ community. Checkout Solipillow.com

Washington Governor Bob Ferguson faces a two billion dollar budget shortfall in his first full year, following years of big spending and overly optimistic tax predictions. Lawmakers are considering cuts to government and universities, while Ferguson proposes a new millionaires tax to fund relief for low-income families and small businesses. Republicans oppose the tax, advocating for spending cuts instead. The sixty-day legislative session will also address housing costs, tort reform, and federal flood aid, as Ferguson prepares to seek disaster relief. Checkout Solipillow.com