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Plans to establish PNW as national hydrogen hub include key site in Ferndale
FERNDALE, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – A new effort to make the pacific northwest a national leader in clean energy production will include a site in Ferndale. On Wednesday, the U.S. Department of Energy announced $27.5 million in funding to the PNW Hydrogen Association. The non-profit group spans Washington, Oregon and...
Hundreds of dead fish discovered in American Falls Reservoir
On the morning of July 26, Idaho Department of Fish and Game fisheries biologists along with staff from the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) responded to calls from the public regarding a possible “fish kill” in American Falls Reservoir in Power County. Fish and Game Fisheries biologists report that approximately 250 dead rainbow trout could be observed from the shoreline extending south from the boat dock to the dam, though it is difficult to estimate how many total dead fish are present in the...
Gross! 3 Washington State Beaches Closed for Alarming Levels of Bacteria
See which beaches are not safe to visit right now in WA state. "Stay out of the water," reads a notice from the Seattle Parks and Recreation's X (Twitter) feed, according to a report from KOMO News. High levels of nasty germs from people doing #2 in the water and...
Attorney General Bob Ferguson highlights years-long relationship with VP Kamala Harris
SEATTLE – Attorney General Bob Ferguson appears at a Seattle event promoting the presidential campaign of Kamala Harris, touting her record as a prosecutor and senator. While it sounds like a moment that could have happened this week, it actually took place Sep. 27, 2019. As Vice President Harris...
Officials urge caution as fires strain air resources in Washington, Oregon
YAKIMA COUNTY, Wash. — Public Lands Commissioner Hilary Franz toured the site of the Black Canyon Fire Friday and gave a briefing on the state of the fire season so far. According to Franz, the state has more resources to fight fires and hasn't necessarily seen an unusual number of fires so far this year, but other factors have put a strain on the people and tools available to fight them.
AtkinsRéalis Supported Pacific Northwest Hydrogen Hub Granted Phase 1 Award Status from US Department of Energy
RICHLAND, Wash., USA – AtkinsRéalis, a fully integrated professional services and project management company with offices around the world, is supporting the Pacific Northwest Hydrogen Association (PNWH2) which recently announced it will receive up to $27.5 million as part of its Phase 1 award from the US Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations (OCED). AtkinsRéalis is providing Project Management Office (PMO) services to PNWH2 after successfully leading its proposal development to the DOE for a network of clean hydrogen suppliers and end users in the Pacific Northwest.
Aerospace industry seen as key to Washington’s economic growth, new report says
(The Center Square) – A new report from the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce finds that the aerospace industry is a key driver of economic growth in Washington state. The aerospace industry generated more than $71 billion in business revenues and $19.4 billion in labor income last year, according to the report. The report also found that the aerospace sector directly generated more than $580 million in tax revenues for...
Easy Fire expands to 410 acres, highway closure reassessment underway
MAZAMA — The Easy Fire in Washington's Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest has grown to 410 acres as of Friday, July 26, remaining uncontained since its lightning-sparked inception on July 17. The Northwest Incident Management Team 3 reports that firefighting efforts continue to be challenged by the blaze's location in steep terrain with dense timber and abundant dead trees.
Governor Jay Inslee appoints new Washington State LGBTQ Commission director
OLYMPIA, Wash. – The Washington State LGBTQ Commission’s new director was tapped for her new role after serving as the deputy director of policy and outreach for Governor Jay Inslee. Inslee appointed his former deputy policy director Lisa Keating on July 22. “With her integrity, experience and dedication...
Wildfire season has started in Washington. Is smoke coming to West Sound?
Wildfires are burning across the Pacific Northwest, and public health officials are encouraging West Sound residents to prepare for the possibility of smoky conditions and poor air quality. What are wildfire conditions like now? Washington is in the midst of what is likely to be a hotter and drier than normal summer, according to...
WA Ferry Workers Say ‘Abuse’ From Angry Riders Increasing
Perhaps it's the heat, some near-record temperatures, or could be the lack of routes and delays. Either way, WA State Ferry workers say they're being subjected to increased 'abuse' by customers. Washington State Ferry system is more stressed than before. According to Washington State Ferries, there have been increasing reports...
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