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MGP focuses on helping law enforcement day after primary election win
Washington Third District Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Skamania, toured the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission (WSCJTC) southwest Washington regional law enforcement training
Washington Fish And Wildlife Approves Key Conservation
The Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission convened in Olympia from August 8 to 10, 2024, to address a range of critical issues impacting wildlife management and conservation. During the session, the Commission approved several important items on its agenda. Notably, they sanctioned the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife's (WDFW)...
Cantwell To Appear At $75 Million Battery Technology Site
Washington U.S. Senator Cantwell will speak at the dedication ceremony for the new Grid Storage Launchpad at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory in Richland on Tuesday. Cantwell's office say she directed $75 million in federal money to fund the facility, which is intended to accelerate the research and development of battery technology.
Washington Rent Increase Laws 2024: Know Your Rights as a Renter
In 2024, Washington state’s rental market is seeing notable changes, with new regulations affecting rent increases. As a renter, understanding these laws is crucial for ensuring that your rights are protected and that you are not subjected to unfair rent hikes. This comprehensive guide provides an overview of Washington’s rent increase laws, highlighting key provisions, important statistics, and practical advice for renters across the state.
Ninety-nine wildfires burn more than 1.75 million acres in Oregon, Washington
Roughly 99 wildfires in Oregon and Washington account for more than 1.7 million acres of land actively burning across the region, according to the latest fire report released by the Northwest Interagency Coordination Center.
New Trend: Shopping Thrift Stores for Back to School
Are you in the "Cool Crowd" shopping at local thrift stores and consignment shops in the Tri-Cities? A new trend in Washington has students and parents choosing trendy vintage styles and lightly used clothing from area thrift stores for this year's 'Back to School shopping'. Supporting local economies and charities:...
Study Names Washington Ninth in U.S. Police Misconduct Cases
A new study reveals Washington State’s troubling rank in police misconduct cases & shows the need for reform. Study Reveals High Incidence of Washington State Police Misconduct. A recent study has highlighted the troubling issue of police misconduct across the United States, with California topping the list for the...
Pacific Northwest tribes are battered by climate change but fight to get money meant to help them
A report shows that coastal tribes in the Pacific Northwest experience some of the most severe effects of climate change but face an array of bureaucratic barriers when it comes to accessing
Retreat/Rimrock Fire: 70% Contained, Now 45,601 Acres
Firefighters are getting closer to fully containing the massive Retreat/Rimrock fire now at 45, 601 acres with 70% containment. LOCAL FIREFIGHTERS ARE GETTING A LOT OF HELP AND IT'S WORKING. Last week local firefighters got a lot of help from the California Complex Incident Management Team 14 if fighting the...
Cooling tips important for Washingtonians without AC
Heat is a serious threat to people's health and is made more dangerous in Washington state, where many people lack air conditioning. Some tips can help people stay cool, especially if they don't have AC. The state has already seen record breaking heat this summer. Dr. Scott Itano is a...
Spokane to send off local Paralympians
SPOKANE, Wash. — Spokane will soon send off Paralympians representing the United States and the city. According to Parasport Spokane, three Paralympians will be recognized at a Send Off at the Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience on Aug. 18 at 5 p.m. Lauren Fields will compete in a Wheelchair...
Tri-Cities Native Shines in Navy Photo Maintaining F/A-18 Hornet
A Kennewick native was recently spotted working on a F/A-18F Super Hornet in photos released by the Navy. Kennewick Mechanic Featured in Photo Aboard USS Carl Vinson. Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class Evelyn Uzarraga, a proud native of Kennewick, Washington, is making waves far from home spotted executing crucial maintenance on an F/A-18F Super Hornet in a recently released photo by the Navy. Currently stationed aboard the USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), Uzarraga is an essential member of the “Bounty Hunters” from Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 2.
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