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Washington SP Launches Arrive Alive Initiative To Enhance Road Safety Regionally
In a proactive move to enhance road safety, the Washington State Patrol (WSP) is rolling out a statewide High Visibility Enforcement (HVE) patrol today, focusing on reducing serious injuries and fatalities on the roads, while also tackling criminal activities. This 24-hour initiative, known as "Arrive Alive," harnesses data to pinpoint the most critical areas for enforcement, ensuring a targeted approach to saving lives and preventing accidents.
Washington State Is One of the Worst at Infrastructure
Infrastructure around our Nation has been a hot topic for some time now. In November of 2021 Congress passed the Infrastructure and Investment Jobs Act with the intent of addressing crumbling infrastructure (among other items) from coast to coast. The US Government first started funding roadways in 1916, they began...
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.
Delta Offers “Status” to Washington State Residents in Honor of the Seattle Seahawks
Washington state residents can enroll in a special promotion giving them an honorary Delta Air Lines “status.”. Delta’s back with its “12Status” in honor of the National Football League’s Seattle Seahawks team. The “12” nods toward the “12th man,” an affectionate term given to a football team’s dedicated fans. (Football teams have 11 players on the field at a given time. The 12th man is the crowd cheering them on.)
TriState Health Recognized as a Top Recommended Hospital in Washington State
CLARKSTON – TriState Health has been recognized as one of the top six recommended hospitals in Washington State, earning a prestigious five-star patient recommendation rating. This recognition comes from Becker’s Hospital Review, which compiled a list of hospitals most likely to be recommended by patients, based on data from the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) collected by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Inslee sends prison staff to juvenile detention facility to help deal with overcrowding
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee has directed the Department of Corrections to send staff to Green Hill School in Chehalis as the juvenile detention facility faces safety issues resulting from overcrowding. The Department of Children, Youth and Families announced Inslee’s directive on Aug. 13. It followed the agency’s July 8 decision to suspend intakes at its […]
Search for Missing Swimmer in Washington at Lake Roosevelt
Search for Missing Swimmer at Lake Roosevelt Resumes Amid Challenging Conditions. The search efforts for a missing swimmer at Lake Roosevelt have resumed today, focusing on the Keller Ferry Campground area. Emergency services are involved, with marine units and aircraft deployed to aid in the search. Due to strong winds complicating conditions, authorities are urging the public to avoid the area and maintain a safe distance from the emergency resources on the scene.
Winter is Coming: To Areas Of Oregon & Washington
The time of year that many of us dread is about to hit, and hit hard!. No, I’m not talking about “Pumpkin Spice” everything (although that’s not far off). I’m talking about WINTER! The first cold snap! Jack Frost is paying his yearly visit!. Depending...
Washington State Grants Over 1,000 Electric Vehicle Rebates in First Month of Program
OLYMPIA - Earlier this month, the Washington State Department of Commerce launched its EV Instant Rebates program. Steven Hershkowitz, clean transportation managing director for the Washington State Department of Commerce, said the program is designed especially to reach low and middle income residents. He said EVs are nearly at price parity with gas-powered cars but the vast majority of transactions for vehicles of any kind is of used vehicles.
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