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Forest management, protection a focus at state commissioner of public lands forum
The seven candidates running for Washington state commissioner of public lands shared their preferred policies and how they would manage and protect state lands last week at a forum in Vancouver to
As busy ferry lines extend, WSF and WSP try to crack down on line-cutting
Whether tempted by short-cutting a ferry line during the busy days of summer or just an inadvertent turn at the terminal, Washington State Ferries and the Washington State Patrol want riders to know: it'll cost you. And, thanks to an emphasis patrol rolling out now that includes WSF's Kitsap routes, it may be more likely that tickets will be issued to drivers who cut in front of others in the ferry line. ...
Commerce Department awards Chehalis Tribe $750,000, Quinault Nation $13 million to promote climate resilience
The Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis Reservation has received a $750,000 grant from the Washington state Department of Commerce to promote climate resilience amongst tribes. The funding is
Court tells Washington state to return young inmates from prison to juvenile facility
A Thurston County Superior Court judge told the state it has two weeks to return 43 young men it suddenly moved last Friday from the Green Hill School juvenile rehabilitation center to an adult prison in Shelton unless it can convince the court that the emergency move was necessary to reduce dangerous overcrowding.
Campaign contributions flow in race to replace retiring McMorris Rodgers
(The Center Square) – Federal Election Commission filings show more than $1.6 million raised at the end of the second quarter by candidates in the 5th Congressional District in Washington state. Earlier this year, U.S. Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, a Republican who has represented the eastern Washington district in the House of Representatives for nearly 20 years, announced she would not seek reelection, triggering a high-profile race for the congressional seat. ...
More mentors, better facilities, gear that fits. WA police departments are upping their game to recruit more women
It’s estimated that just 12% of police officers nationwide are women. At 11%, Washington state lags below that already low number. Several law enforcement agencies across the state have signed on to a goal to increase women in the ranks. They’re recruiting women by offering strong mentorship programs and better-suited gear and facilities, among other strategies. But so far, success is mixed, and larger agencies especially continue to struggle.
Edmonds sand sculptors get creative in annual competition
Sand sculptors of all ages gathered at Olympic Beach Friday to compete for top honors in the annual Edmonds sand sculpture contest, hosted by the Edmonds Waterfront Center. While the 25 entrants in this year’s contest weren’t able to take advantage of the super low tide like last year, they made space by clustering closer to the Waterfront Center.
The 13 WA Hospitals That Received the Perfect ‘A’ Safety Grade
THE 13 WA HOSPITALS THAT RECEIVED THE PERFECT ‘A’ SAFETY GRADE. My mother recently had an extended hospital stay. It made sense to me that the hospital she was cared for at: St. Michael’s Medical Center in Silverdale - was given an “A” rating by the Leapfrog Group.
Here's how the global outage is impacting western Washington
SEATTLE — A global technology outage caused by a faulty software update grounded flights, knocked media outlets offline and disrupted hospitals, small businesses and government offices on Friday, highlighting the fragility of a digitized world dependent on just a handful of providers. The trouble with the update issued by...
WSF Weekly Report | Fall reservations; Congresswoman tours; lost dog adopted
||| FROM STEVE NEVEY for WASHINGTON STATE FERRIES |||. Last week was challenging for our customers and employees navigating our service amidst a domino effect of disruptions. On top of losing two vessels, and temporarily a third, in one day on our Anacortes/San Juan Islands route to mechanical issues, we’ve seen an increase in crewing cancellations due to health-related relief requests and vacation leave. This temporary setback is difficult to digest, especially since we recently had our first week with no canceled sailings due to crewing since the pandemic began.
This Nonprofit Gives Free Laptops To K-12 Kids In ID, UT, OR, & WA…No Strings Attached
CFK: bridging the digital gap for kids in ID, UT, WA & OR. Wouldn't it be amazing if every kid had the laptop they needed for school regardless of their family's income? Computers for Kids sure thinks so! Computers for Kids, Inc. (CFK) is a Pacific Northwest nonprofit based in Boise bridging the digital gap for kids in Idaho, Utah Washington, and Oregon.
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