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Thousands of community leaders across the country back Whatcom County’s urge to declare national fentanyl emergency
WHATCOM COUNTY, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – A major organization has backed Whatcom County’s effort to address the fentanyl crisis on a national level. The National Association of Counties (NACo) on Monday, July 15, unanimously approved a resolution that was passed by the county council earlier this year asking to declare a federal emergency over the crisis.
Teen accused of shooting WA detective can be charged as an adult
In Pierce County court today, Justus Kent pleaded not guilty to charges accusing him of shooting Tacoma Police detective Jason Brooks in August of 2023. Brooks was working with the Puget Sound Auto Theft Task Force when he was shot.
Tacoma Man Indicted for Alleged Sabotage of Portland-Area Energy Facilities, Accused of Over $100K in Damages
A Tacoma, Washington man is now facing federal charges for his alleged role in damaging two Portland area energy facilities, the Department of Justice reported. Zachary Rosenthal, 33, could potentially spend decades behind bars, with an indictment accusing him of willfully causing harm to vital utility infrastructure. Specifically, on November...
Toray, Elevated Materials repurpose carbon fiber prepreg waste
Toray Composite Materials America Inc. (Tacoma, Wash., U.S.) announces the execution of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) adding Elevated Materials (Gardena, Calif., U.S.) as a provider of repurposing services for its Tacoma, Washington facility. Under the 3-year agreement, Elevated Materials will repurpose Toray scrap prepreg materials, including slit-edge and full-width prepreg sheets.
Four teens in custody after going on crime spree in King County
KING COUNTY, Wash. — Four teenagers were taken into custody after a series of armed robberies in Renton and Tukwila overnight. The male teens, a 13-year-old, 14-year-old and two 15-year-olds, allegedly robbed a gas station and two convenience stores before leading police on a pursuit in a stolen vehicle that ended in Pierce County. They were booked into the King County Juvenile Detention Center on investigation of first-degree robbery.
Pierce County residents have requested millions for eviction prevention so far in 2024
Nearly $6 million in eviction-prevention assistance has been requested in Pierce County since the beginning of 2024, according to a report from the Human Services Department. More than 1,470 households applied for eviction-prevention assistance, according to a report given to the Pierce County Council’s Select Committee on Homelessness on July 10. Valeri Almony, a social […] The post Pierce County residents have requested millions for eviction prevention so far in 2024 appeared first on Washington State Standard.
Accessibility in the News- Knowledge is Power for 07-19
1. DC parents hope for action amid lawsuit over accessible buses for disabled students- July 11, 2024 Source: WJLA. A hearing was held in federal court Thursday for a lawsuit filed by the Children’s Law Center (CLC) aimed at improving school transportation for students with disabilities. The CLC filed the suit against D.C.’s Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) in March 2024. The lawsuit claims the OSSE has failed to provide safe, reliable, and effective transportation to and from schools for children with disabilities. “Kids are missing school,” said Kathy Zeisel, the CLC’s Director of Special Legal Projects…
A streak of temperatures in the 80s hits Western Washington
The 80s are rockin’!! I’m not talking about Van Halen, Aerosmith or Queen, but rather the streak of 80 degrees or better in Seattle and much of the Western Washington interior. As of Tuesday, July 16, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) has had high temperatures of 80 degrees or...
Sysco employees show off job skills at Kent warehouse
Sysco, the world’s largest food service distributor, hosted an employee competition at its Kent warehouse called Sysco Rodeo that was open to their friends and family. Approximately 350 Sysco colleagues and family members attended the event Saturday, July 13 at the Kent facility, 22820 54th Ave. S. The Houston, Texas-based company employes more than 260 in Kent.
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