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Washington Flash Flood Alert: Intense Storms Expected Over the Weekend
Spokane, WA – Flash Flood Watches have been issued for several counties in Washington State as a series of thunderstorms are expected to bring heavy rainfall and potentially dangerous conditions this weekend. The National Weather Service in Spokane has warned that flash flooding is likely in areas, particularly in Chelan, Okanogan, Kittitas, Yakima, Klickitat, and Skamania counties.
Two armed gang members arrested at Grant County Fair in Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE - Two teens were arrested Thursday night at the Grant County Fairgrounds after being found in possession of handguns, according to the Grant County Sheriff’s Office. Despite the tense situation, no shots were fired, and no injuries were reported. The arrests were made amid a significant law enforcement presence, which included officers from the Moses Lake Police Department, Bureau of Land Management Rangers, and the Grant County Sheriff’s Office.
Multiple wildfires in Pacific Northwest likely to burn until fall rains arrive
Fire managers in the Pacific Northwest predict that many wildfires currently burning in Washington and Oregon, and potentially new ones, will persist until the region experiences significant rain or snow this fall. With widespread lightning expected this month, fire managers will be adopting a strategic approach to integrate risk management, ecosystem resilience, and community involvement on long-duration fires before typical east wind events potentially arrive around the beginning of fall. ...
Washington state church asks Ninth Circuit to block state abortion health insurance law
(CN) — A Ninth Circuit panel grilled a Washington state church on Wednesday on in its efforts to seek relief from a state law requiring that insurance providers offer abortion access in health plans that offer maternity coverage. The Cedar Park Assembly of God in Kirkland, Washington, told the...
The cost of a personalized Washington state license plate could rise next year. Here's why
OLYMPIA, Wash. — It might cost Washingtonians a bit more to renew their Washington state personalized license plate in coming years. That's because the state Fish and Wildlife Commission approved a request to increase the cost to renew from $42 to $52 at its Aug. 9 meeting. Personalized license...
Feds Extend Waiver for Fuel Delivery in Washington Statewide Firefighting Efforts
OLYMPIA - The U.S. Department of Transportation has extended the emergency fuel delivery waiver for Washington State, allowing drivers delivering fuel for firefighting efforts to work beyond normal hours through September 15, 2024. This extension follows Governor Jay Inslee's Emergency Proclamation 24-04, which initially set the waiver to expire on August 16, 2024.
Completing a Small Estate Affidavit in Washington
In the state of Washington, the small estate affidavit process offers a streamlined method for transferring assets of a deceased person without going through the full probate process. This legal tool can save time, reduce costs and simplify the handling of an estate as long as the total value of the assets falls below a […] The post Completing a Small Estate Affidavit in Washington appeared first on SmartReads by SmartAsset.
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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