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$1.6 million in Scholarships to learn a trade in Washington.
I don't know about you, but in my family when I was a kid, the goal was always to go to college. Both of my parents were college educated. All of my siblings went to college, I was the youngest in my family, and I was expected to go to college as well. I went to what is now called Central Washington University. (Back then, it was State College.)
Dry lightning outbreak could spark Northwest wildfires during critical fire conditions
Rounds of thunderstorms moving across the Northwest may trigger a dry lightning outbreak across parts of Oregon, California and Nevada, which could quickly spark fires in those regions recently facing record-breaking temperatures and dry conditions.
Winco Foods Removes Self-Checkouts in Oregon, WA Next?
Winco Foods, which has stores in WA, OR and its state of origin, Idaho, has apparently begun to remove self-checkout stands from some of its stores in Oregon. Online social media posts indicate some are gone. According to Reddit users online, at least one Portland, OR area Winco has removed...
Washington state wants to help pay for your new heat pump.
Is it too late to be talking about upgrading your HVAC system? (I'm talking air conditioning now). There are several ways that you can actually save money on switching over to a heat pump system. For your home. Why a heat pump?. According to energy.gov. “Unlike standard compressors that can...
RAVE Foundation Raises More Than One Million Dollars at the Born in ’74 Gala, Announcing a New Commitment to Build 26 Additional Soccer Mini-Fields Throughout Washington Ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026™
RENTON, WASH. – Sounders FC and its charitable partner, RAVE Foundation, celebrated their annual fundraising event, which raised over one million dollars in support of the club’s mission to build 26 small fields for free play by the end of 2026 in historically marginalized communities throughout the State of Washington. Presented by Delta Air Lines, RAVE’s Born in ‘74 Gala was held on Thursday, July 18 at the Providence Swedish Performance Center & Clubhouse in Renton, with more than 600 guests in attendance. At this year’s Gala, RAVE Foundation announced its intention to double the initial goal of building 26 soccer mini-fields to 52 total fields, with the target date of completion in time for FIFA World Cup 2026™.
Casa Italiana seeking Italian cars for its July 27 Car Show
Casa Italiana is gearing up for its annual Italian Car Show on Saturday, July 27, 2024, and is calling all Italian car enthusiasts to showcase their prized vehicles. The free event promises a “bellissimo” day of automotive splendor, from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Car aficionados can...
Pool supporters in Leavenworth push community efforts as levy heads to ballot
LEAVENWORTH—As the option to reauthorize the Upper Valley Park and Recreation Service Area (PRSA) levy arrives on August ballots, the Upper Valley Aquatics Boosters (UVAB) are finding ways to reignite excitement in the community pool and save it from possible closure. The August ballot will give voters the option...
Motorcyclist doing 120 mph leads Thurston County sheriff's deputies on chase
A motorcycle rider was jailed after embarking on a high-speed chase — think 120 mph — with Thurston County law enforcement, authorities announced Saturday. The Thurston County Sheriff's Office posted bodycam footage of the incident to Facebook just after 11 a.m. Saturday. The post's caption stated that officers tried early Friday morning to stop the speeder, who'd been going 80 mph in a 50-mph zone.
TRS Group and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport Remove PFAS from Firefighting Vehicles
INDIANAPOLIS -- The Port of Seattle Fire Department at the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), working with TRS Group (TRS), is the first airport in the United States to use the PerfluorAd™ process to remove and thoroughly clean aqueous film forming foams (AFFF), which contain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), sometimes called "forever chemicals," from all its aircraft rescue and firefighting (ARFF) vehicles.
A breakdown of tuition increase for the 2024-2025 academic year
Resident tuition for the 2024-2025 academic year at UW has increased by 3%, under a Revised Code of Washington law. The annual undergraduate resident tuition stands at $12,973 while non-resident tuition will be $43,209. Tuition increases, specifically within housing and food service rate increases, have been affected by the raised...
Man attempts to kidnap girl through apartment bathroom window
KENT, Wash. (KOMO) — A stranger in Kent Friday night allegedly reached into the bathroom window of an apartment, grabbed a girl by her hair and threatened her in a kidnapping attempt. According to Kent police, the incident occurred at 10:46 p.m. Friday at an apartment at 700 East...
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