Jaime Skelton

Jaime Skelton is a Regional Digital Managing Editor for Townsquare Media serving Tri-Cities, Yakima, and Wenatchee, Washington. She has worked in online publishing for 14 years as a writer and editor, initially covering the video game industry but now covering local news in Central and Eastern Washington. She has a particular passion for environmental issues.

The best time to visit Mount Rainier is coming soon

Whether you're a Washington native or visiting from out of state, here's local tips on the best time to plan a trip to the Cascades.

Is Starbucks’s New CEO Really Going to Fly to Seattle 3 Times A Week?

Is the new Starbucks CEO, Brian Niccol, planning to fly to Seattle from California three days a week?

Washington’s New LGBTQ Commission Director is a Powerful Ally

Lisa Keating has been appointed to serve as director of Washington State's LGBTQ Commission starting in August 2024. Learn more about her credentials and the challenges she faces.

Shocking video: did an Oregon man dissolve alive in Yellowstone?

Fact check: did an Oregon man really get dissolved in a Yellowstone hot spring?

What is a bubblegum dystopia? Washington’s capitalistic nightmare.

Learn more about the new term "bubblegum dystopia," and whether or not it applies to the Washington State of today.

A home for predators? The secrets of McNeil Island, Washington

McNeil Island is a place with a long history as Washington State's home for "undesirables," convicted criminals who needed to be separated from society.

The Hidden Heroes Fighting Wildfires in The Pacific Northwest

Did you know that there are more than just professional firefighters offering defenses against the deadly wildfires that threaten us each year?

Washington State Officials React to Trump Rally Shooting

As the nation is gathering its thoughts and learning more in real time to an apparent assassination attempt at an outdoor rally for Former President Donald Trump, here is how political leaders in Washington are responding.

Washington State Has One Of The Highest Refugees Per Capita Rates

Washington is one of the top states in the nation for refugees and asylum seekers. Learn more about what the state offers and where refugees are coming from.

Terrified of the bird flu in Washington? What you need to know

With news about the bird flu becoming more common as the situation is unfolding, learn what you need to be concerned about and avoid the panic.