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Washington faces shortfall of qualified special education teachers, audit finds
Washington lacks qualified special education teachers and teachers’ aides, but the state doesn’t know how bad the problem really is — just that at least 1.5% of the teachers aren’t qualified for their jobs. That’s according to a new state audit, which found that alongside high vacancy rates in special education, a “significant number of […] The post Washington faces shortfall of qualified special education teachers, audit finds appeared first on Washington State Standard.
WA company aims to bridge healthcare gap in rural areas
LEAVENWORTH – Dopl Technologies is on a mission to improve healthcare access in rural underserved areas of Washington state and beyond. The Bothell-based software company provides diagnostic imaging through collaborations with Cascade Medical in Leavenworth and other rural medical centers in the state. The company was founded in 2022...
30-day Residency Requirement for Washington State Voter Registration Struck Down
A 30-day residency requirement to register to vote in Washington state will not go into effect, after a federal judge struck it down. Under the requirement, eligible voters would not have been able to register within 30 days, even if they moved from one locality to another within the state.
Suspect dead after chase, shooting involving Pierce County Sheriff's Department
PIERCE COUNTY, Wash. — The Pierce County Sheriff's Department was involved in a fatal shooting on Monday afternoon. According to the sheriff's department, the incident happened in the 26000 block of 70th Avenue East in Graham just before 3 p.m. The shooting happened after deputies tried to pull over...
WWU Police investigating pair of on-campus burglaries
BELLINGHAM, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – University Police are investigating a pair of weekend burglaries on Western’s campus. The school said in an email to students and staff that two separate incidents were reported on the morning of Monday, July 15. Employees at a childcare center for students say someone...
Julio Rodriguez Congratulates Former Mariners Teammate on X After Home Run Derby Win
Former Seattle Mariners outfielder Teoscar Hernandez won the Home Run Derby as part of the All-Star Game festivities on Monday night. Following the event, M's outfielder Julio Rodriguez congratulated him on his win.
Mariners Trade Proposal Lands $2.6 Million Former All-Star in a 4-Player Swap
The Seattle Mariners are leading the way in the American League West with a 52-46 record. However, according to MLB Network’s Jon Morosi, the club will be looking for an “everyday bat” at the July 30 trade deadline. A trade proposal from Bleacher Report’s Robbie Hyde brings Miami Marlins Jazz Chisholm Jr. to Seattle.
Pipe break cuts water to East Wenatchee irrigation customers
EAST WENATCHEE — A pipe break at one of the Wenatchee Valley’s major irrigation systems has left many East Wenatchee customers without water to treat their land during the driest part of the year. The Upper Columbia Irrigation District, formerly the Greater Wenatchee Irrigation District, says the problem...
Large police response ends in bust of Wenatchee drug house and its alleged dealer
WENATCHEE — Over the past two months, the Columbia River Drug Task Force (CRDTF) has been diligently investigating a residence in the 1100 block of Rosewood Ave in Wenatchee following numerous reports of suspicious activity and complaints from concerned neighbors. The residents of this normally quiet neighborhood had noticed an alarming increase in traffic and unusual behaviors, raising concerns about the impact on their quality of life.
Former Husker Josh Caron selected by Seattle Mariners in the fourth round
A former Nebraska baseball player was taken in the MLB draft on Monday afternoon. The Seattle Mariners, with the 121st overall in the 2024 MLB Draft, selected catcher Josh Caron in the fourth round. Caron is the seventh Husker in school history to be picked in the fourth round. He is the second highest-taken catcher in school behind Bill McGuire, who was taken in the 1985 draft with the 27th overall pick. Caron also helped continue Nebraska’s streak. They have had at least one draft selection in 30 of the last 31 drafts since 1992, outside the shortened draft in 2020 due...
Top Fuel's Shawn Reed thrilled to be at home, and under the lights, in Seattle
Shawn Reed’s first time at a dragstrip came at Pacific Raceways, when he experienced the magic of drag racing growing up. Now behind the wheel of an 11,000-horsepower Top Fuel dragster, Reed will get to be part of another Pacific Raceways first this weekend in Seattle at the 35th annual NHRA Northwest Nationals.
New Wenatchee Planned Parenthood location responds to greater amount of abortions in Washington
WENATCHEE, Wash. – Supporters gathered to celebrate the opening of the new Planned Parenthood health center in Wenatchee last week. According to Planned Parenthood of Greater Washington and Northern Idaho (PPGWNI), the center replaces a smaller building that had fewer facilities. In a 2023 statement anticipating the soft opening...
Mariners Take Another Flamethrower With Second Pick in MLB Draft
After taking the very intriguing Jurrangelo Cijntje in the first round of the MLB Draft, the Seattle Mariners struck again in the second round, taking another flamethrowing pitcher from the high school ranks.
Cranton selected by Seattle in third round of MLB Draft; Shojinaga goes to Phillies
Former Kansas pitcher Hunter Cranton and current KU infielder Kodey Shojinaga were picked in the MLB Draft on Monday, becoming the first Jayhawks selected in five years. “I’m really proud of Hunter and Kodey,” KU coach Dan Fitzgerald said in a press release. “Both guys are incredible workers, self starting, and ultra competitive. Their impact on KU Baseball will be felt for a long time.”
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