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Fewer at risk children in out-of-home care but critics say its nothing to applaud
(The Center Square) - Washington’s Department of Children, Youth and Families says the agency is meeting its goals to dramatically reduce the number of children and youth in out-of-home care. A news release from DCYF said there are now 4,971 children in out-of-home care in Washington State, the lowest number since the 80s and a sharp contrast from the 9,171 it was in 2018. But DCYF critics say the numbers...
CDHD addresses rumors of toxic algae in the Columbia River
WENATCHEE — The Chelan-Douglas Health District took to Facebook on Tuesday to officially address circulating rumors of toxic algae blooms in the Columbia River. Cyanobacteria is an algae most commonly found in lakes and ponds. The algae appears as a green, blue scum atop the water and can be toxic to both pets and humans; causing both nerve and liver poisoning.
House Bill 2118 to change how Washington gun stores operate, effective July 2025
WASHINGTON-- House Bill 2118 was signed by Governor Inslee earlier this year regarding business operations of firearms in the state of Washington. Washington State Legislature says the bill looks to protect the public from gun violence, by adding new requirements for business operations. After speaking with one firearm business in...
Outrage continues over quiet attempt to invalidate WA initiatives
(The Center Square) - Supporters of several citizen initiatives, some already adopted into Washington law, and others to appear on the November ballot are not buying Attorney General Bob Ferguson's transparency claims following last week’s surprise ruling from the State Supreme Court. The ruling went in the favor of initiative supporters, but the surprising part came in the fact those supporters had no idea there was a legal challenge. Brian...
Deputies arrest man accused of 'indiscriminately' firing gun near Evergreen State College
Deputies arrested a 33-year-old man who is accused of "indiscriminately" firing a gun near The Evergreen State College early Wednesday morning. Witnesses called 911 to report the shooter on the 1700 block of Evergreen Parkway Northwest, according to a Facebook post by the Thurston County Sheriff's Office. Deputies and Evergreen...
Attorney: Thurston County commissioner removed from board assignments as county investigates 'brief dating relationship'
Thurston County Commissioner Emily Clouse was removed from her board and commission assignments this week as the county investigates a "brief dating relationship" with a colleague, an ...
The Hands On Children’s Museum Summer Splash! Online Auction Is Your Chance to Help Support Free and Reduced Access to the Museum
The Hands on Children’s Museum kick-offs its’ Summer Splash! online silent auction on Friday, August 16, 2024. It’s the first event of the Summer Splash! Gala, their annual fundraiser celebrating HOCM’s outreach to thousands of local and visiting families across Western Washington. Although Gala space is limited, everyone can join the fun and support a great cause at the same time. Your purchase helps keep the museum accessible to all children. The online auction raises money and awareness for their many free and reduced access programs.
Federal Way lawyer accused of participating in $20 million fraud scheme
A Federal Way attorney and business owner is the subject of a lawsuit alleging the theft of nearly $20 million. Shawn Harju is accused of receiving $114,000 via self-dealing as an escrow agent through false invoices and fraudulent payments that added up to about $20 million in losses for the Highmore Financing Company, which filed a complaint for damages in June in King County Superior Court.
Take a Voyage to the Olympia Harbor Days Festival
At Olympia Harbor Days, attendees won’t only get one of the largest showcases of vintage tugboats in the world — they’ll also get to taste iconic Pacific Northwest cuisine, hum along to an expansive lineup of musicians, and more. The local tradition this year takes place from...
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