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Washington Bracing for Bitter Cold in Latest Winter Outlook
We haven't fiished with Summer yet, and predictions are already in for Winter. Winter isn't my favorite season, which is why this Minnesota gal moved to the West coast. Personally, Fall is my favorite, followed by Spring, Summer, and THEN, Winter. As a young child, when the first snow fell, we prayed there would be enough for sledding. Of course, in Minnesota, sometimes snow arrived as early as Halloween. What a joy that was!
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.
New Academy Opens: Helping Police Training Backlog in Washington
The opening of new police academies is helping to tackle Washington’s critical backlog of police recruits. New Washington State Police Academy Aims to Help Recruitment Backlog. It is no secret that Washington State needs more police officers. Now, early each morning at the Regional Training Academy in Vancouver, Washington,...
Washington state church asks Ninth Circuit to block state abortion health insurance law
(CN) — A Ninth Circuit panel grilled a Washington state church on Wednesday on in its efforts to seek relief from a state law requiring that insurance providers offer abortion access in health plans that offer maternity coverage. The Cedar Park Assembly of God in Kirkland, Washington, told the...
Highly Capable Program Referral Window is Open Sept. 1-15
Referrals of students to determine possible eligibility for the Highly Capable Program will be accepted online on the Highly Capable Program web page beginning September 1 through September 15. Students may be referred by parents or other individuals, including teachers, other staff, or a member of the community. Students in...
Crews respond to Capitol Hill vacant building fire
SEATTLE - Seattle fire officials are determining what caused a fire at vacant building in the Capitol Hill neighborhood on Friday morning. Before 4:30 a.m., firefighters responded to a report of a fire in a building near Bellmon Avenue and East Howell Street. When crews arrived, a three-story vacant building...
Flutes in the Forest, coffeehouse comedy, backpack giveaway, outdoor Shakespeare, more for your West Seattle Friday
(Hosta blooms, photographed by Arlene Rubin) Here’s our Friday highlight list, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:. SSC GARDEN CENTER: Plants await you at the north end of the South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor) campus, 10 am until 3 pm. Plus, until 2:30 pm, while you’re there, you can visit The Otter Pup for coffee, ice cream, and other treats!
Slog AM: Reichert Thinks God Controls the Weather, Billionaire Allegedly Steals Sand from Public Beach, Hackers Nabbed Everyone's Social Security Number
Belmont blaze: Good morning to everyone except the big fire burning on Capitol Hill. The Seattle Fire Department spent its Friday morning battling a vacant building fire on Belmont Avenue. The roof of the building is at risk of collapsing, SFD said. The fire spread to the building behind the original tinderbox building. SFD advised nearby residents and businesses to shut their windows. It's going to be smoky in the neighborhood today.
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