Kalama
LATEST NEWS
Here's when K-12 schools go back to school in western Washington
SEATTLE - Even though summer activities and Seafair festivities are in full swing, students across Washington state are preparing to head back to school. The first day of classes varies by district, spanning from August 27 to Sept. 13, with staggered starts for different grades in some districts. From Seattle...
‘Dangerously hot’ temps to spur Oregon wildfire growth
“Dangerously hot” daytime temperatures in the high 90s and low 100s are forecast for areas of Central and Eastern Oregon between Aug. 1 and Aug. 7, increasing the risk of heat-related illness and rapid wildfire spread, the National Weather Service and firefighting officials warn.
Latino Civic Alliance to Receive Funding for Violence Prevention
The Washington Department of Commerce has announced $7.6 million in grants to a plethora of community-based violence prevention organizations. These organizations are disproportionately clustered in King, Pierce and Spokane Counties, where firearm violence tends to exert the heaviest toll. (In the state's most populous city, there were over 70 homicides last year - a level of carnage unmatched in recent Seattle history.)
Former WDFW Commissioner Blasts Inslee On His Pressure Not To Downlist Wolves
As gray wolf attacks on livestock heat up in Northeast Washington and WDFW considers removing members of two packs, Governor Jay Inslee’s pressure on the Fish and Wildlife Commission not to downlist the species due to climate change is being raked over the coals. Former commission member Kim Thorburn...
A trickle of ballots so far for Washington’s primary
Voters in Washington are in no hurry to cast ballots in the Aug. 6 primary. Less than 11% of the state’s nearly 4.9 million registered voters had returned their ballot as of Tuesday, according to data on the secretary of state’s website. Mason County topped all counties with 19.2% turnout. King, Snohomish, Pierce, and Clark […]
Visit the Columbia City Celebration, buy a book and support the community library
The Columbia City Celebration allows for community members to mingle on a summer day, enjoy entertainment and buy used books that will benefit the Columbia City Community Library. Jazzmin Love, who is helping plan the annual free event at Columbia City Elementary School, said the purpose behind the celebration is to help fund the library, which offers free services to residents of Columbia County. “They do that for free, so...
Spokane joins Washington’s 38 other counties in suing the state
(The Center Square) – Spokane and other counties statewide are teaming up to sue the Washington State Department of Children, Youth & Families for failing to house juvenile offenders amid capacity shortages. The Board of County Commissioners agreed on Monday to enter into a lawsuit against DCFY with the Washington State Association of Counties. Earlier this month, DCFY suspended new intakes for the state’s two juvenile rehabilitation facilities, forcing the counties to fill the role. ...
Four Baby Names Now Banned in Washington State
Lots of people have unique names for their babies. However, most states prohibit baby names with numerals, symbols, or emojis in them. Believe it or not, in Washington, there are 4 names you absolutely cannot give to your child. They are:. Santa Claus. There is only one Santa, or Saint...
Georgette Valle, who fought to ban indoor smoking in Washington state, dies at 99
Georgette Valle, who in nearly a quarter century as a state representative pushed successfully to ban smoking in much of public indoor spaces in Washington, died July 10 in Burien. She was 99. Valle, whose 12 terms in the House of Representatives from 1965 to 1997 were followed by four...