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Saving lives from extreme heat: Lessons from the deadly 2021 Pacific Northwest heat wave
The heat dome that descended upon the Pacific Northwest in late June 2021 met a population radically unprepared for it. Almost two-thirds of households earning US$50,000 or less and 70% of rented houses in Washington’s King, Pierce and Snohomish counties had no air conditioning. In Spokane, nearly one-quarter of survey respondents didn’t have in-home air conditioning, and among those who did, 1 in 5 faced significant, often financial, barriers to using it.
Meet Heather Turner, 2024 Veteran VIP honoree
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Complaint against Let’s Go Washington could end up sent to AG’s office
It’s been a year since the filing of allegations that a political committee led by hedge fund manager Brian Heywood violated campaign finance laws last year in the course of gathering signatures for six initiatives, including three on the ballot in November. In the ensuing months, staff of the Public Disclosure Commission conducted interviews, gathered […] The post Complaint against Let’s Go Washington could end up sent to AG’s office appeared first on Washington State Standard.
Ferry system becomes key issue in WA gubernatorial race
BAINBRIDGE ISLAND, Wash. - The state’s ferry system is emerging as a significant topic in this year’s gubernatorial race, with both candidates and voters expressing concerns about crew shortages, unreliable service, and outdated vessels. Efforts to address the ferry system’s problems are already underway, though progress will be...
Eye for an eye? One Washington execution was not equal to its crime
You might think of Washington as a progressive state. But unbelievable as it may seem, Washington State only fully abolished the death penalty in 2023. The state's last execution was just 13 years prior. Whether you approve or disapprove of capital punishment, there's a curious outlier among the 110 executions in Washington.
How a tragedy became a life-saving tradition for one Fred Hutch Obliteride biker
SEATTLE — "Grumpy" may not sound like an endearing word to describe someone, but when Wenmei Hill talks about her dad, she means it with nothing but love. "He's a grumpy old guy, but proud of it. He's military, Air Force. And then after the Air Force, he was a lawyer where he worked pro bono for the nurses’ union here in Seattle," Hill said.
Seahawks' Macdonald shares what makes him click, how his relationship with players has evolved
SEATTLE — In the six months since Mike Macdonald was hired to shepherd the Seattle Seahawks into the post-Pete Carroll era, the players have been learning the new boss' idiosyncrasies and adjusting to his new mindset. Like, for one, many players have called Macdonald a "nerd" in the lead-up...
Kalen DeBoer addresses departure from Washington with 93.3 KJR
On Jan. 12, 93.3 KJR released a statement announcing the planned interview with then-head coach Kalen DeBoer was off. “Please understand that Coach DeBoer & UW Athletics are continuing to work towards a future we can all be excited about. At this time, Coach will not be joining us this morning, but we will reschedule our interview soon.”
Bellevue College Taking Steps Toward Carbon Neutrality by 2050
With the goal to become carbon neutral by 2050, Bellevue College is taking several steps to improve its carbon footprint, including transitioning its fleet to electric vehicles, improving biodiversity, and installing a Solar plus Storage system on campus, among others. These actions and more are outlined in its new Climate Action Plan, a comprehensive strategy for reducing Bellevue College’s greenhouse gas emissions, which was recently adopted this summer.
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