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It's a challenging drive to Washington's ocean beaches as state spends billions to help fish
It took 50 million years for salmon to evolve and only about 50 years to nearly wipe them out. Now, Washington's native salmon and steelhead populations are getting a reprieve — one stream at a time. Travelers on state Route 8 and U.S. 12 between Olympia and Montesano have...
Civil penalties for 'stealthing' now in effect in Washington state
OLYMPIA - As of Monday, Washington is the third state in the country to allow punishment for “stealthing.”. Stealthing is the act of removing or tampering with a sexually protective device before or during intercourse without a partner’s consent. California and Maine were the first two states to...
Washington State asks boaters to clean, drain and dry to prevent spreading invasive species
OLYMPIA, Wash. — The Washington Invasive Species Council and the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) are asking boaters to follow the “Clean, Drain, Dry” protocol for all boats and equipment in order to prevent the introduction or spread of invasive species in Washington’s waterways.
What’s open on the Fourth of July in Washington?
The Fourth of July holiday, also known as Independence Day, celebrates the Second Continental Congress’ unanimous adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, a document announcing the colonies’ separation from Great Britain. One year later, according to the Library of Congress, a spontaneous celebration in...
Washington State’s Tough New Law Targets Street Racing Spectators
Washington State's Tough New Law Targets Street Racing Spectators. If you are seen hanging out, filming, and organizing a street race, you'll soon find yourself in hot water with the police. Can Street Racing Spectators Get A Ticket For Watching The Race In WA State?. In this day and age...
Wa State Parents Take a Relaxed Approach to Monitoring Kids’ Online
If you are a parent in Washington state and you have kids apparently you're not a hard nosed parent who cracks down on your child's internet use. YOU ARE MORE LENIENT THEN MOST PARENTS AROUND THE NATION. A recent survey conducted by HostingAdvice.com involving 3,000 parents sheds light on the...
The future of a Pullman dispensary is in jeopardy after a string of license suspensions
On June 27, the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board (LCB) issued an emergency suspension of the license for MJ's Pot Shop in Pullman, closing the business for 180 days. According to enforcement records, the emergency suspension followed a pair of temporary suspensions that were not obeyed, plus eight other violations of state regulations over the past two years, including sale to a minor and issues with tax reporting.
Level 2 (Be Set!) evacuations issued for brush fire near Omak
OMAK, Wash. – A brush fire near Omak has caused level 1 evacuations to be issued for nearby residents. Okanogan County Emergency Management reported that the fire, situated near Sand Flat Road and north of Engh Road, is spreading south, east, and west. Residents are advised to remain vigilant and mindful of emergency vehicles in the area. No information has been given the size of the fire yet.
USPS: ‘Real mess’ at the Twisp Post Office is being cleaned up
New postmaster will take over this week; jobs open. Locals took to social media last week to report what a Twisp River resident called “a real mess” at the Twisp Post Office — everything from mail carriers allegedly not getting paid and quitting, to deliveries not being made up the Twisp River and elsewhere in the Methow Valley.
Moses Lake likely eyeing contracted EMS services
Jul. 4—MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake City Council members may be considering eliminating the city-funded ambulance service and hiring a private contractor, according to a statement released by the Moses Lake Firefighters Local 1258. "On June 26, I was informed that the city of Moses Lake had for the last several months been in communication with Lifeline Ambulance, a private ambulance company that ...
Ellensburg Rodeo Hall of Fame Inducts two Champions and a Ranching Family
A steer wrestler, team roper and a family of ranchers will be inducted into the Rodeo Hall of Fame this year. Dave Brock, Charles Pogue and the Eaton family will be honored at a banquet 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24 at the Spirit Therapeutic Riding Center (1051 Sorenson Road, Ellensburg).
Rolfe replaces Chavez as superintendent of schools in Soap Lake; Britt becomes principal
SOAP LAKE - The Soap Lake School District is excited to announce the appointment of two new educational leaders to its administrative team. William Britt has been named the new Middle/High School Principal, while Angela Rolfe has returned to the district as the Interim Superintendent. William Britt, previously the Assistant...
‘Anything With Wheels’ to be Held in Ephrata
The Ephrata Chamber of Commerce, Grocery Outlet, Pro Auto Repair LLC and Jerry’s Auto Supply will present the Car Show and Shine “Anything With Wheels” on Saturday, July 20, in Ephrata. Classic cars, motorcycles, trucks, bikes, and other vehicles will be on display from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The vehicles will be lined up on C Street NW in front of the Grant County Courthouse and West Division Street.
3 Alarm Fire In North Wenatchee Leads To Level 3 Evacuations
A Red Cross Shelter has been established at Wenatchee Seventh-Day Adventist Church in the 500 block of North Western Avenue in Wenatchee. Chelan County Sheriff's Office has issued a Level 3 Fire Evacuation for North Wenatchee, Leave now. The new affected area west and south of the fire, and includes...
CORRECTION: Level 3 (GO NOW) and Level 2 (BE SET) evacuations still in place for Thorp Road Fire
MOXEE, Wash. -- 8:00 a.m. - Evacuations reduced to Level 2 (GET SET) in Thorp Road Fire for the surrounding area of 1600 Thorp Rd., according to Yakima Valley Emergency Management.
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