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.

Watch: Famous YouTuber showcases amazing views climbing Mount Rainier

Watch this famous mountain climber ascend our beloved Mount Rainier.

Sloth fever virus: What Washington State needs to know

Another day, another disease with a scary sounding nickname. Learn more about the concerns over "sloth fever" in the United States and whether you should be concerned in Washington State.

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

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

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?

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.

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 long goodnight: What happened to Asia Wilbon?

In 2020, a black teenager disappeared from her Kent, Washington home - and she still hasn't been found. Learn what you can do to help.

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?

Stunning photos offer chilling look at Mount St. Helens eruption

In 1980, Mount St. Helens erupted causing over $1 billion in damages, a massive loss of life, and changed the landscape of Washington forever.

This Washington ghost town hides graves in the forest

Explore the history and graves of Franklin, WA - a ghost town that once served coal mines.

Eye for an eye? One Washington execution was not equal to its crime

Although Washington state has executed over 100 men, only one of those men didn't commit murder. Here is his story.