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Ready for the rainy season? Here's how La Niña is influencing the autumn weather outlook
Washington state could be looking at an abnormally wet autumn season because of an emerging La Niña weather pattern, according to forecasts from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric ...
Subway abruptly closes 23 stores in two states & 200 workers out of jobs – diners fear chain is ‘dropping like flies’
NEARLY two dozen Subway locations have closed down across two states, leaving over 200 employees jobless. The closures came as a shock to the hundreds of Subway employees, but not to customers. Twenty-three Subway locations have been abruptly shut down across Oregon and Washington. The closures span from Bend, Oregon to Vancouver, Washington. The wave […]
NEWS BRIEFS: Washington is keeping more families together
Since the Washington State Department of Children, Youth & Families (DCYF) was formed in 2017, it has nearly cut the number of children in out-of-home care in half. In 2018, there were 9,171 children placed outside their homes, while this year that has shrunk to 4,971 out-of-home placements. This is largely due to the department's Thriving Families Initiative, which aims to provide support for families so children can remain home. "We know that supporting and collaborating with families by providing access to services and programs increases their number of protective factors, leading to better outcomes," DCYF Assistant Secretary Natalie Green said in an Aug. 14 news release. "Giving families the tools they need to thrive and safely parent means more children and youth remain safely at home." While placements in foster care or group homes have decreased significantly, the number of child abuse and neglect complaints — about 93,000 in 2018 and 92,000 in 2023 — received by DCYF has not significantly changed. (COLTON RASANEN)
Washington State opens applications for Agriculture Support Program
OLYMPIA, Wash. — The Department of Licensing is launching a partial refund program for farmers affected by fees related to the Climate Commitment Act. The Department of Licensing will begin accepting applications for the Agriculture Support Program (ASP) through agsupport-wa.submittable.com/submit on Aug. 26. The ASP, established under Washington Senate...
Suspicious Closures: 23 Subway Locations in Washington and Oregon Under Investigation
I like Subway more than the average person, so much so, I order online and use promo codes. I was surprised to learn that 200 or more employees were blindsided by the closings of 23 Subway restaurants in Oregon and Washington. Also Interesting: Black Bear Killed After Swiping at Washington...
Message from Principal Tuupo - Welcome Back
Welcome back to a new and exciting school year! I hope you all had a wonderful summer filled with relaxation, fun, and quality time with loved ones. As we prepare to embark on another year of learning, growth, and discovery, I want to take a moment to extend a warm welcome to all of our returning families, as well as a special greeting to those who are new to our school community.
New virtual fencing technology to help farmers in Washington
GRANT COUNTY, Wash. — Ranching plays an essential role in many communities across Washington. It drives local economies, structures growth and land management practices, and impacts local government decisions. These communities supply livestock and agricultural products essential to Washington residents, thereby influencing state policies as well. The Department is committed to maintaining a working landscape on our wildlife areas that aligns with local community values if the land’s ecological integrity is preserved.
Mercer Island attempted child luring suspect arrested in WA
MERCER ISLAND, Wash. - Police arrested a Kent man for an attempted child abduction that happened in Mercer Island in early June. According to the Mercer Island Police Department (MIPD), on June 5, two children reported that a man driving a Toyota Prius on the south end of Mercer Island offered them a stuffed animal and attempted to coax them closer to his vehicle. The children declined and immediately informed their mother.
Here are two major road closures starting this weekend
SEATTLE — Drivers planning to drive across Lake Washington on state Route 520 or through Interstate 405 in Renton should be prepared for a longer weekend commute. The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) said the roadways will be closed starting Friday night and reopen early Monday. Transportation officials...
Eagle Eye kicks off new crop potato and onion season in Northwest
Eagle Eye Produce, a leading grower, packer and shipper of a wide range of produce including potatoes, onions, watermelons and mixed dry vegetables, announced the start of its new crop shipping season for potatoes and onions from its facilities in Idaho, Oregon and Washington. “This growing season started off strong...
WA. trucking officials urge Governor to halt alignment with Cali. truck emissions policies
The Washington State Trucking Associations is urging their governor to reconsider mirroring the zero emissions truck policies put in place in California. WTA president and CEO Sheri Call recently wrote a letter to Washington state Governor Jay Inslee to emphasize the serious impact that the zero emissions truck policy could have on the state’s trucking […] The post WA. trucking officials urge Governor to halt alignment with Cali. truck emissions policies appeared first on CDLLife.
KUOW covers Washington Democrats in Chicago for 2024 DNC
Washington state hasn’t been a major player in a U.S. presidential election for decades, but in recent years, many of its leaders have risen to prominence in the Democratic Party. That will be on display at the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago this week, and KUOW's Scott Greenstone is there.
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