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Seattle parents say 'something bigger' needs to be done to address 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...
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...
Shorter camping stay limits in Washington state parks to begin in August
Campers in Washington’s state parks will soon find themselves unable to stay in one site quite as long. New rules approved by the Washington Parks and Recreation Commission limit camping stays to no more than 10 consecutive nights in one park in a 30-day period and a maximum of 90 days per calendar year in […]
Crypto billionaires throw big money behind Washington congressional hopeful
This week, in the congressional district that stretches from Tacoma to the Olympic Peninsula, a PAC funded by cryptocurrency billionaires spent almost $1.5 million on ads supporting Emily Randall, a Democrat.
Haaland Announces $16M for Drought Resilience During Washington State Visit
TOPPENISH, WA – Secretary Haaland concluded a multi-day visit to Washington State to celebrate major progress in implementing President Biden’s Investing in America agenda to safeguard communities from increased threat of wildland fire and severe drought, restore ecosystems, and strengthen tribal communities. During her visit, Secretary Haaland met with tribal leaders from the Confederated Tribes of the Yakama Nation, Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe, and Puyallup Tribe, as well as Bureau of Indian Education-funded staff and personnel. On the heels of the devastating 1980 Slide Ranch Fire in late June, Secretary Haaland also met with more than 50 Yakama Nation firefighters to express the Biden-Harris administration’s commitment to sharing resources, investing in resilience efforts, and prioritizing permanent pay reforms and increases for tribal firefighters.
Remember the Newberry geothermal project? It’s back with new tech in bid to achieve ‘economic extraction’ of earth’s heat
SEATTLE (KTVZ) -- Mazama Energy Inc., a company founded by Alta Rock Energy and Blade Energy Partners, has announced the start of work on a new demonstration project at AltaRock Energy’s Newberry Geothermal site in Central Oregon, operated by Davenport Newberry Holdings, and ARE. NewsChannel 21 has reported on previous work at or plans for The post Remember the Newberry geothermal project? It’s back with new tech in bid to achieve ‘economic extraction’ of earth’s heat appeared first on KTVZ.
Seafair removes drill team from lineup citing safety concerns
After Seafair organizers pulled their participation due to safety concerns following a gun flashing incident at the Chinatown Parade, nearly 2,000 people have signed a petition calling for the Dolls and Gents Drill Team to be reinstated at the 2024 Torchlight Parade.
Military personnel ride Sound Transit free during Fleet Week July 29 to August 4, 2024
Sound Transit is honoring members of the military during Seafair by providing free transit service July 29 to August 4, 2024. During Seattle Fleet Week, members and former members of the Armed Forces, including active duty, veterans and retirees, can ride free on Link light rail, Sounder commuter trains and Sound Transit Express buses.
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