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Town seeking applicants for open position on Friday Harbor Planning Commission.
The Town of Friday Harbor is accepting applications for open positions on the Planning Commission. Commissioners are volunteers who consider the policies of the Town Council as expressed in the Town Code, the community, and the growth and development of Friday Harbor. Interested parties with experience, background, or involvement with...
Gross! 3 Washington State Beaches Closed for Alarming Levels of Bacteria
See which beaches are not safe to visit right now in WA state. "Stay out of the water," reads a notice from the Seattle Parks and Recreation's X (Twitter) feed, according to a report from KOMO News. High levels of nasty germs from people doing #2 in the water and...
Local artists to lead summer workshops at Wenatchee Valley Museum
WENATCHEE — The Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center, in collaboration with NCW Arts Alliance, has announced a new summer art workshop series featuring regional artists and educators, set to commence in August. The series, designed for participants aged 16 and above of all skill levels, will offer a...
Humane Society Tacoma/Pierce County take in 50 cats in one day
The Humane Society Tacoma/Pierce County already has 300 cats in its population. They weren’t prepared to take in at least 50, and possibly as many as 100 cats, today alone and they all come from one Pierce County home. The cats are said to be sick, possibly malnourished, and...
New traffic measures at North Lake Tapps Park
Due to continuous high park usage and unauthorized parking along county roads surrounding North Lake Tapps Park, Pierce County has implemented no parking barricades along shoulders of the surrounding roads to mitigate illegal roadside parking and alleviate traffic congestion. This popular swimming and boat launch area is located on the...
MOSAIC festival transforms Wright Park July 27 and 28
Where can you watch a beautiful hula or powerful step team performance and then immediately enjoy some of the best international street foods you’ve been dying to try? MOSAIC: Tacoma’s Arts & Culture Festival features that and more in a celebration of dance, music, art and food from around the world July 27-28 in Wright Park.
This Washington Fire Year Really Isn’t Easy!
Current Situation: The Easy Fire is burning through dense timber, dead trees, and ground vegetation on very steep terrain. Activity near State Route 20 has moderated, but there is still fire within the north and south sides of the perimeter. Firefighters, in collaboration with the Washington Department of Transportation (WSDOT), have been clearing debris and fallen trees from the highway. The closure status of the highway is being frequently reassessed, so check the WSDOT travel map for updates.
Smoke or sunshine? WA’s new air quality map tells you what’s ahead
As wildfire season heats up, the Washington Department of Ecology is rolling out a new tool to help people breathe easier and stay safe. The state’s revamped air quality monitoring map, launched this week, is designed to keep residents in the know during the smoky days ahead. The new map gives real-time updates on air quality across the state, showing pollutants like smoke, ozone, and carbon monoxide . The map has accessibility features aimed at making it more user-friendly for those who are visually impaired, and can be accessed via smartphone or desktop. RELATED: The presence of wildfire smoke could have you feeling bad — and not for the reason you think Planning to enjoy some fresh air outdoors? The map also includes a smoke forecast to help people prepare ahead of time. It projects what air quality will be like over the next five days, said Department of Ecology monitoring coordinator Jill Schulte. The map also shows 7-day and 24-hour air quality trends.
Officials urge caution as fires strain air resources in Washington, Oregon
YAKIMA COUNTY, Wash. — Public Lands Commissioner Hilary Franz toured the site of the Black Canyon Fire Friday and gave a briefing on the state of the fire season so far. According to Franz, the state has more resources to fight fires and hasn't necessarily seen an unusual number of fires so far this year, but other factors have put a strain on the people and tools available to fight them.
Gross! 3 Washington State Beaches Closed for Alarming Levels of Bacteria
See which beaches are not safe to visit right now in WA state. "Stay out of the water," reads a notice from the Seattle Parks and Recreation's X (Twitter) feed, according to a report from KOMO News. High levels of nasty germs from people doing #2 in the water and...
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