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Sustainable Aviation is taking off in Washington State
EVERETT—The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded a total of $38 million to four innovative projects in Washington state on August 17 aimed at accelerating the production and use of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) and low-emission aviation technologies. The funding comes from FAA’s Fueling Aviation’s Sustainable Transition (FAST) grant initiative, which was established by the Inflation Reduction Act.
Washington State to Elon Musk, “dude Just step back a little.”
Full disclosure. I like Elon Musk; I've owned stock in his company, I drive an electric car. (Not necessarily any kind of badge of honor.) I also know that Elon has his own issues. He is a brilliant man, there is no doubt about that, but he's also on “the spectrum” so he has no filter. Anything that pops into his head will come out of his mouth. I've only seen a few interviews with Elon and in those that I've seen he seemed to be very thoughtful and well-reasoned, and then he starts posting on X and I wonder what in the world is going on.
When Is the First Expected Snowfall for Fall 2024 in Washington State
When Is the First Expected Snowfall for Fall 2024 in Washington State?. I can't believe it's already that time of year and winter believe it or not is around the corner in Washington state. Are We Getting A Good Or Bad Winter For Fall 2024 In WA State?. I've always...
What’s Behind the Surge of All-Black American Flags in Washington State?
What's Behind the Surge of All-Black American Flags in Washington State?. I'm not sure about you but I've recently started seeing a lot of all-black American flags pop up around the Tri-Cities. What's The Meaning Of An All-Black American Flag? Protest Or Remembrance?. Perhaps you've seen them as well. I...
Fewer Washington kids are going to foster care despite steady stream of child neglect reports
The number of kids in Washington’s foster care system has dropped by nearly half since the Department of Children, Youth and Families was created in 2017, reflecting the agency’s push to keep families together. There are now 4,971 children and youth in foster care in Washington, compared with 9,171 in 2018, the first full year […]
Washington Bracing for Bitter Cold in Latest Winter Outlook
We haven't fiished with Summer yet, and predictions are already in for Winter. Winter isn't my favorite season, which is why this Minnesota gal moved to the West coast. Personally, Fall is my favorite, followed by Spring, Summer, and THEN, Winter. As a young child, when the first snow fell, we prayed there would be enough for sledding. Of course, in Minnesota, sometimes snow arrived as early as Halloween. What a joy that was!
WA State Patrol lost emails, public records and state leaders were not initially informed
The Washington State Patrol lost emails and public records following a data migration failure last year. In a story first reported by Cascade PBS, the Patrol’s mistakes resulted in the permanent deletion of these documents. After reviewing internal communications, PBS believed that possibly hundreds of thousands of documents were...
Washington Crabbing Season: Timing, Bag Limits, and Other Important Rules
Many regions in Washington state have year-long crabbing seasons. But whether you’re crabbing in these spots or those with limited seasons, it’s best to know the regulations like bag limits and size requirements. If you’re interested in trying your hand at Washington crabbing season, the following information will help. Washington Crabbing Season Timing Timing for […]
Announcement: The Name of the Washington State Ferry Baby Is…
We now know the name of the baby born on a Washington State Ferry recently!. Baby Born Aboard Washington State Ferry to Anacortes. In a breathtaking event that will be remembered for years to come, a baby boy was born aboard the Washington State Ferry Samish on August 6, 2024, as it navigated from Lopez Island to Anacortes. The birth occurred at approximately 3:45 p.m. and added a new twist to the routine journey of the ferry.
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