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Seeing hazy skies? Seattle area's air quality was among worst in US Friday morning
SEATTLE — People in western Washington woke up to hazy skies the morning after Fourth of July, and the Seattle area's air quality was among the worst of major U.S. cities Friday, according to IQ Air. The diminished air quality came as western Washington was set to be under...
Loons killed on Beaver Lake, $8000 reward offered for information
TONASKET – The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) Police are asking the public for any information on an incident where someone shot and killed two adult common loons and their chicks on Beaver Lake in the Okanogan Highlands. Non-governmental organizations are offering an $8,000 reward for information...
VIDEOS/PHOTOS: SeaTac’s ~$40,000 Drone Show fails, fireworks save the day; city releases statement
EDITOR’S NOTE: The City of SeaTac released a statement on Friday afternoon in response to its drone show failure at Angle Lake Park on the 4th of July, which we have included below. Residents packed into SeaTac’s Angle Lake Park on the 4th of July to enjoy the festivities...
Ferguson and Reichert hit the campaign trail on Independence Day
OLYMPIA, Wash. – For most people, the Fourth of July is a day off. For candidates for public office, it’s an opportunity to connect with voters with democracy on their minds. Washington's gubernatorial candidates made their way to Independence Day celebrations to do just that. Attorney General Bob...
VIDEO: Area residents read the Declaration of Independence
EDITOR’S NOTE: This video was first published on our sister site The B-Town Blog on July 4, 2010, but we love it so much we thought it was worth a rerun on this national holiday:. Out of the red, white and blue, it occurred to us that our third...
Can Homeless People Be Fined for Sleeping Outside in Washington State?
Can Homeless People Be Fined For Sleeping Outside In Washington State?. Homelessness is a complex issue that affects communities across the United States, and Washington State is no exception. One common question that arises when discussing homelessness is whether or not homeless individuals can be fined for sleeping outside. AP...
Emerald Downs: July 3rd Spectacular! Whiskeyjack “explodes” down the stretch to win Feature
(Auburn, WA) More than 9,000 fans packed Emerald Downs on Wednesday night for the annual 3rd of July Fireworks Spectacular. Racing began at 5pm and had 8 races on the card and the public showed up to do more than just watch Fireworks as they also wagered $1,206,648, second only to the 1.3m bet on Father’s Day.
Drones to be Used to Monitor Effects of Low Water Flows on Threatened Bull Trout
YAKIMA – Starting July 9 and continuing into the fall, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) staff will use a series of drone flights to assess the effects of low water flows on bull trout movement and migration in Kittitas and Yakima counties. This work is particularly important this year as these counties are experiencing drought conditions.
Jeff Bezos to save nearly $1B in capital gains taxes by not living in Washington
(The Center Square) – Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has filed a notice with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to sell 25 million of the company’s shares currently worth about $5 billion. In November, the word’s second richest man announced he was leaving Seattle after nearly 30 years of living in the area to move […]
Important message from WA State Fire Marshal for Parents
Children are at significant risk in fire situations. More than 400 children younger than 10 years old die in home fires every year in the U.S. Fires and burns are one of the leading causes of death for children under the age of 15. Children may not be able to escape a fire on their own, or understand the danger of exposure. A child's ability to escape may be dependent on other occupants.
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