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Commerce Department awards Chehalis Tribe $750,000, Quinault Nation $13 million to promote climate resilience
The Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis Reservation has received a $750,000 grant from the Washington state Department of Commerce to promote climate resilience amongst tribes. The funding is
Court tells Washington state to return young inmates from prison to juvenile facility
A Thurston County Superior Court judge told the state it has two weeks to return 43 young men it suddenly moved last Friday from the Green Hill School juvenile rehabilitation center to an adult prison in Shelton unless it can convince the court that the emergency move was necessary to reduce dangerous overcrowding.
Campaign contributions flow in race to replace retiring McMorris Rodgers
(The Center Square) – Federal Election Commission filings show more than $1.6 million raised at the end of the second quarter by candidates in the 5th Congressional District in Washington state. Earlier this year, U.S. Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, a Republican who has represented the eastern Washington district in the House of Representatives for nearly 20 years, announced she would not seek reelection, triggering a high-profile race for the congressional seat. ...
The 13 WA Hospitals That Received the Perfect ‘A’ Safety Grade
THE 13 WA HOSPITALS THAT RECEIVED THE PERFECT ‘A’ SAFETY GRADE. My mother recently had an extended hospital stay. It made sense to me that the hospital she was cared for at: St. Michael’s Medical Center in Silverdale - was given an “A” rating by the Leapfrog Group.
Kirkland City Council Advances Plans for New Flag and Goat Hill Zoning Amendments in Recent Session
On Tuesday, nestled within the regular bureaucratic ebb and flow, the Kirkland City Council convened to push forward the city's ambitions—a new flag and zoning amendments take the spotlight. The council's adoption of a process to create a city flag is a nod toward municipal pride and identity, perhaps aiming to weave a unifying symbol for the community. In the realms of urban design, the Goat Hill saga turns a new leaf with approved zoning code amendments, a move likely to shape the area's skyline and streets for decades, as reported by the City of Kirkland.
Trouble in paradise: Short-term rental on sandspit becomes flashpoint for controversy
From the watery world of the Lighthouse Beach short-term rental property, it’s easy to forget worldly cares. The site, boasting two complete houses and a boat dock, straddles the sandspit at the mouth of Gig Harbor Bay. It is adjacent to the city’s iconic lighthouse and its grassy, marine-access-only park.
Battery farms to store green energy are needed, but where should they go? King County considers
Solar panels and wind turbines don't generate power 100% of the time,So large battery energy storage systems help even out the power.Now, the King County council is deciding where and under what conditions those battery systems should be allowed.
South End Scoop: Books & More from KCLS — July 2024
The King County Library System (KCLS) and the South Seattle Emerald are teaming up to bring you the “South End Scoop.” Dig into this community-centered column each month for great book, music, movie, and event recommendations from your local librarians. Explore the unique mental health experiences of Black,...
Police Blotter | Vandalized Roses; Nike Store Theft; Mental Health Crisis
An unknown subject vandalized rose bushes at Buckshot Honey. The reporting party advised that the rose bushes were around 80 years old. The male subject pulled up in a vehicle, got out with pruners, stumbled around, and started cutting the rose bushes. The damage was estimated at $800. The incident was caught on camera, and an investigation is ongoing.
Core of blistering heat in Northwest US to shift eastward next week
AccuWeather meteorologists say the pattern will flip from extreme heat to welcome relief for part of the region, while other areas keep baking in triple-digit temperatures. A weather pattern featuring extreme heat, wildfires and smoke will remain in place across the Northwest for much of the upcoming week, though relief is in store for some, AccuWeather meteorologists say.
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