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Washington Winter Coming: Sunsets Happen Before 8PM Until Spring
Washington State, I hope you are ready for significantly shorter daylight hours. Washington State Faces 250+ Darker Days After Yearly Sunset Shift. As of August 14, 2024, Washington State is preparing for a significant change in daylight hours. According to the National Weather Service in Spokane, that was the last sunset after 8:00 PM for Washington State until April 30, 2025, which is a stretch of 259 days. Washington State, sitting at a high latitude near the 48th parallel, experiences regular seasonal variations in daylight. This latitude places Washington north of much of the U.S., leading to big changes in daylight between summer and winter. As the Earth tilts on its axis versus the sun, the amount of sunlight the state receives fluctuates significantly throughout the year.
Slapped Cheek Syndrome Can Run Rampant in Washington Elementary Schools
What You Need To Know About Slapped Cheek Syndrome In Washington State. The CDC has just issued an advisory warning to physicians across the Health Alert Network that there has been a rise in the United States for Parvovirus B19. But what is it?. As a kid, my foster mom...
Can You Believe This Beautiful County Has the Highest Rate of Premature Deaths in WA?
You may have heard the news that King County is the healthiest county in Washington state. “Compared to the national average, King County has a lower rate of premature death and a lower share of adults reporting that they're in poor physical health.” - Axios. Great news for King...
Farmers say proposed drinking water requirements would drive up costs
The state Department of Health is considering an update to how it exempts small farms from some drinking water requirements. The department says it’s a simple fix to outdated and inaccurate language to what’s known as the “same farm exemption,” but farmers say the changes could be costly and burdensome – especially for farms with […]
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...
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