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Aerospace industry seen as key to Washington’s economic growth, new report says
(The Center Square) – A new report from the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce finds that the aerospace industry is a key driver of economic growth in Washington state. The aerospace industry generated more than $71 billion in business revenues and $19.4 billion in labor income last year, according to the report. The report also found that the aerospace sector directly generated more than $580 million in tax revenues for...
Easy Fire expands to 410 acres, highway closure reassessment underway
MAZAMA — The Easy Fire in Washington's Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest has grown to 410 acres as of Friday, July 26, remaining uncontained since its lightning-sparked inception on July 17. The Northwest Incident Management Team 3 reports that firefighting efforts continue to be challenged by the blaze's location in steep terrain with dense timber and abundant dead trees.
College hoops star Hailey Van Lith’s journey continues at Paris Olympics
SEATTLE - It's almost hard to remember a time when Hailey Van Lith was only Washington's. A prodigious basketball talent, Van Lith has emerged as one of the most recognizable women's basketball stars amid a rising wave of interest in the sport. Her skills on the court have taken her from Cashmere - the small town of fewer than 3,300 residents nestled on U.S. Route 2 between Leavenworth and Wenatchee - to Louisville, Ky., Baton Rouge, La., and soon, Fort Worth, Texas, for her 2024-25 season with TCU.
Gross! 3 Washington State Beaches Closed for Alarming Levels of Bacteria
See which beaches are not safe to visit right now in WA state. "Stay out of the water," reads a notice from the Seattle Parks and Recreation's X (Twitter) feed, according to a report from KOMO News. High levels of nasty germs from people doing #2 in the water and...
'We must unite': Seattle parents gather to discuss solutions to youth gun violence
SEATTLE — Parents and community members south of downtown Seattle gathered to say enough is enough. Friday evening’s “Justice for our Youth” event was all about solutions – the problem? – how to keep our young people safe from gun violence. Community leaders say...
Dolls and Gents drill team removed from Seattle parade, organizers cite security concerns
SEATTLE — The Dolls and Gents Drill Team and Drumline has been removed from the annual Seafair Torchlight parade, one week after a group of unaffiliated teens were arrested with guns at the Chinatown-International District parade. According to court documents in the gun case, the mother of a murdered...
WA Ferry Workers Say ‘Abuse’ From Angry Riders Increasing
Perhaps it's the heat, some near-record temperatures, or could be the lack of routes and delays. Either way, WA State Ferry workers say they're being subjected to increased 'abuse' by customers. Washington State Ferry system is more stressed than before. According to Washington State Ferries, there have been increasing reports...
Are offshore wind turbines coming to Washington?
Wind turbines in Washington state. You see them surrounding Ellensburg and the tri-cities. But now people are asking the question, do we need offshore wind turbines for Washington state?. According to crosscut.com,. ‘Last spring, the state legislature allocated $625,000 to study developing an offshore wind turbine industry. Of that, $375,000...
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