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Gusty winds and elevated fire risks with a passing cold front east of the Cascades
Wind Advisory for the Kittitas Valley from 9 AM - 9 PM…. Wind Advisories for the Columbia Basin of Washington, Simcoe Highlands, and the east end of the Columbia River Gorge from 11 AM - 9 PM…. WNW winds 20-30 MPH. WNW gusts 35-45 MPH, locally up to 55 MPH.
Washington Could have New Fishing Rules Next Year
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is seeking public input on proposed changes to fishing regulations in Chelan and Grant counties. : The proposed rule change would eliminate the daily limit of 25 yellow perch, moving to a statewide rule of no daily limit. This aims to increase angler opportunities and potentially improve the average size of yellow perch in the lake.
Washington coastal tribe awarded $3 million grant to move to higher ground
TAHOLAH, Wash. — For generations, Quinault Indian Nation members have thrived on the Washington coast. But the tribe said it's time to go. The traditional villages, with homes just feet from the beaches of Taholah and Queets, are in danger, according to the tribe. The risk of a tsunami...
How Bad Will Washington’s Winter Be? Farmers’ Almanac Says…
When summer hits, all I hear from family members and friends is, “It’s too hot!!!”. Then, a couple of months later, when winter hits, all they say is, “It’s too cold!!!”. And in that rare time frame between the two extremes, I get, “It’s too pumpkin’...
Watchdog org appeals public records case to Washington Supreme Court
(The Center Square) – Earlier this month, government watchdog group Citizen Action Defense Fund appealed a decision by the Division II Court of Appeals to overturn CADF’s trial court win in Thurston County Superior Court over Washington state’s Office of Financial Management. The appeal has been filed with the Washington Supreme Court. “We just received notice from the court yesterday that they are accepting briefing on whether they should take...
Rural Washington organization turns to a new leader
Two years ago, Jody Opheim moved to Garfield, Washington, and saw the struggles that many rural communities are facing. Opheim had years of experience in fundraising and thought she could help. Not long after she found Partners for Rural Washington, a nonprofit organization that works with rural communities to build leadership and resources primarily in Washington. It’s where she landed what she calls her “dream job.”
Washington & Oregon Devastated by Intense 2024 Fire Season
As of today (August 25, 2024), both Washington and Oregon have been severely impacted by this year's fire season. WA & OR: Human-Caused Fires and Acreage 2024 Totals. The Northwest Interagency Coordination Center (@NWCCInfo) has issued a warning about the severity of the ongoing wildfire season in the Pacific Northwest. According to their recent update, "The PNW continues to face a tough wildfire season with close to 2 million acres burned! Despite brief relief, hot, dry, and windy conditions are back mid-week, intensifying fire activity. Expect more dry lightning and triple-digit heat, especially in Southern Oregon and Eastern Washington." This dire warning sets the stage for understanding the magnitude of the fires that have ravaged the region in 2024.
Why Washington State Can’t Seem To Get Out of Daylight Saving
Why Washington State Can’t Seem To Get Out of Daylight Saving. I know I should stop picking on Washington State but why can't we seem to get out of Daylight Saving Time?. Do you realize back in 2019, the Washington State Legislature approved a permanent daylight saving time, we keep springing forward and falling back each year and are getting ready to do it again in 2024.
New WA program aims to curb air pollution in parts of state most affected by it
Communities in Washington hit hardest by climate change may soon get state funding to improve air quality. Washington’s Department of Ecology is launching a new grant program this week to fund local projects in communities it has determined are historically “overburdened” by air pollution. The $10 million for the grants comes from auction proceeds from […]
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