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Hotter Weather Friday with Heat Advisories, Quieter Conditions but Rising Temperatures
Tonight: There's a chance of isolated showers and storms from 4 PM to 10 PM, particularly in the Washington Columbia Basin and eastern mountains. Confidence is uncertain as moisture and instability are limited, but we'll keep an eye on the situation. Red Flag Warnings are in effect for fire-prone areas in the Basin and the east slopes of the Washington Cascades.
Washington faces shortfall of qualified special education teachers, audit finds
Washington lacks qualified special education teachers and teachers’ aides, but the state doesn’t know how bad the problem really is — just that at least 1.5% of the teachers aren’t qualified for their jobs. That’s according to a new state audit, which found that alongside high vacancy rates in special education, a “significant number of […] The post Washington faces shortfall of qualified special education teachers, audit finds appeared first on Oregon Capital Chronicle.
Former Seattle Police Chief Adrian Diaz not selected for Austin police chief job
SEATTLE — Former Seattle Police Chief Adrian Diaz was not selected for the police chief position of the Austin Police Department in Texas, according to information released Tuesday. The city of Austin announced its two finalists, out of more than 30 people who applied, under consideration for the department’s highest leadership role.
Key points of the Bloomberg Green Festival in Seattle
Seattle, Washington – Marking a major turning point in the city’s persistent dedication to sustainability and environmental stewardship, Seattle was the host for the Bloomberg Green Festival. The event showcased creative ideas and solutions meant to address climate change to participants from across the country. Starting with a...
SF Giants Trade Proposal: Conforto and Doval for Young Prospects with Mariners
The SF Giants are considering selling at the trade deadline, with a proposed trade sending Michael Conforto and Camilo Doval to the Seattle Mariners for young prospects. Michael Conforto has 10 home runs and 39 RBI this season. Tai Peete is ranked as the 8th best prospect in the Seattle...
Boeing Seattle workers pass strike sanction vote, union says
SEATTLE (Reuters) - Boeing's Washington state factory workers voted by more than 99% in favor of a strike mandate, their union said on Wednesday evening, as they seek a 40% raise in their first full negotiation with the planemaker in 16 years.
Area grocery stores to be sold if merger of Albertsons, Kroger succeeds
As Albertsons/Safeway works to merge with Kroger (Fred Meyer), the two will sell off 124 of their stores in Washington state (19 in the county), plus 456 in other states. The nation’s two biggest grocers are shedding stores to try to meet antitrust concerns that have so far interrupted the largest supermarket merger in U.S. history.
Skull found at Lynnwood park, believed to be man in his late 20s
A skull was found at Scriber Lake Park in Lynnwood on March 24, reported the Snohomish County Medical Examiner’s Office on Wednesday. The remains, according to the medical examiner, are likely a Black man believed to be over 25 years old, with an unknown height and weight. He is...
Exhausted Hotshot Fire Crews Watch As Washington Burns
The Pioneer Fire in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest has expanded to 15,757 acres, 14% contained. Firefighters have been working diligently to protect the community of Stehekin through strategic firing operations. These controlled burns, conducted about 8 miles southeast of Stehekin, have created a buffer zone by removing dry and dead ground fuels.
This Nonprofit Gives Free Laptops To K-12 Kids In ID, UT, OR, & WA…No Strings Attached
CFK: bridging the digital gap for kids in ID, UT, WA & OR. Wouldn't it be amazing if every kid had the laptop they needed for school regardless of their family's income? Computers for Kids sure thinks so! Computers for Kids, Inc. (CFK) is a Pacific Northwest nonprofit based in Boise bridging the digital gap for kids in Idaho, Utah Washington, and Oregon.
‘Two Gentleman of Verona’ featured at Lynnwood’s Shakespeare in the Park July 18
Two Gentlemen of Verona is the featured production when Shakespeare in the Park begins this Thursday, July 18 at Lynndale Park Amphitheater, 18927 72nd Ave. W., Lynnwood. Presented by Seattle Shakespeare Company, the performance will run from 7-9 p.m. There is a suggested $5 donation. Future Shakespeare in the Park...
Election 2024: Three run for 10th Legislative District state Senate seat
Three candidates are running for the state senator seat in the 10th Legislative District on the Aug. 6 primary ballot. The district includes Camano Island, Stanwood, La Conner, Conway, Whidbey Island, Arlington and western Mount Vernon. Most candidates submitted responses to a questionnaire sent out by Skagit Publishing. Incumbent Ron Muzzall, R-Oak Harbor, has served as state senator since ...
Create melted crayon art at Mountlake Terrace Library Aug. 1
The Mountlake Terrace Library invites tweens and teens to create melted crayon art from 3-4 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 1. During this arts and crafts event, participants will learn how to create a new piece of art by melting crayons, and they can bring their masterpiece home after it’s done. The library will provide the art board and crayons.
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