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Women’s Economic Empowerment campaign launches in Eastern Washington
SPOKANE, Wash. — The Washington State Women’s Commission (WSWC) is bringing the “Activate 3.8: The Pay Equity Tour” to Spokane on Saturday, July 27. The campaign works to close the wage gap through policy change, industry partnerships and connecting young women to high-paying careers. WSWC was...
Oregon fire is the largest burning in the US. Thunderstorms and high winds exacerbating
BOISE, ID. (AP) — Powerful winds and hundreds of lightning strikes from thunderstorms rattled the Oregon-Idaho border Wednesday afternoon, pushing wildfires that include an Oregon fire which is already the largest active blaze in the nation. The Durkee Fire, burning near the Oregon-Idaho border about 130 miles (209 kilometers)...
Wildfire Smoke from Pacific Northwest and Canada Impacting Oklahoma
It may be looking a little hazy in Oklahoma this week, and that's because smoke from wildfires in the Pacific Northwest and western Canada are impacting skies in the Sooner State. Areas of Oregon, Washington and California are currently experiencing massive wildfires. An article from the Associate Press stated that...
Less than half of WA families who qualify for new tax credit are applying
(The Center Square) – Washington state officials say they are on track to meet the goal of having 50% of eligible families applying for and receiving a tax credit for moderate- and low-income families by this time next year. The Working Families Tax Credit is an annual tax refund for Washington residents worth up to […]
WSP Adding Extra Patrol in Tri-Cities for Water Follies Weekend
The Tri-City Water Follies is a huge party on the Columbia River in Tri-Cities that shows exciting hydroplane racing in the water. Along the edges of the water are all the spectators having a big ol' party as this event brings in people from all over the Norhtwest. With this,...
Washington Attorney General’s Office tasked with investigating $42 million tort claim filed against it
A recent $42 million tort claim filed against the State Attorney General’s Office and its client Washington State University stemming from a police use of force database project has been handed over to the AGO’s Tort Claim Division to investigate. In his tort claim filed to the Department...
WA Fish & Wildlife Says, “Don’t Float The Icicle”
The Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife and the Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery are recommending people no longer float the waters of Icicle Creek. The agencies say water levels in the creek have reached their summertime lows, which means inner tubing the creek will take a long time and include sections where walking would be necessary.
"It's home": Meeting held at Keller Community Center as Swawilla, Bridge Creek fires continue to burn
KELLER, Wash. — As we track the Swawilla and Bridge Creek fires growing over the past few days, Keller, Washington, is under Level 3 evacuations, meaning to get out now. A meeting was held at Keller Community Center Wednesday night to go over evacuation plans. David Nee has lived...
Proposal to shut down public working forests threatens critical state services and jobs
Washington faces significant social and economic risks if anti-forestry groups succeed in persuading the Board of Natural Resources and candidates for commissioner of public lands to close an ...
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