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Republican candidates for 5th Congressional District take part in forum
SPOKANE, Wash. — With only weeks to go until Washington’s state primary election, time’s running out for candidates to share their positions with voters. On Monday, five out of the six Republican candidates running for the state’s 5th Congressional District seat appeared for a candidate forum.
Exhausted Hotshot Fire Crews Watch As Washington Burns
The Pioneer Fire in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest has expanded to 15,757 acres, 14% contained. Firefighters have been working diligently to protect the community of Stehekin through strategic firing operations. These controlled burns, conducted about 8 miles southeast of Stehekin, have created a buffer zone by removing dry and dead ground fuels.
Northwest senators denounce political violence, Republican VP pick
Democratic Sens. Maria Cantwell from Washington and Ron Wyden of Oregon condemned political violence following the attempted assassination of Donald Trump. The two also voiced their concerns over his pick for vice president.
WA company aims to bridge healthcare gap in rural areas
LEAVENWORTH – Dopl Technologies is on a mission to improve healthcare access in rural underserved areas of Washington state and beyond. The Bothell-based software company provides diagnostic imaging through collaborations with Cascade Medical in Leavenworth and other rural medical centers in the state. The company was founded in 2022...
Advocates urge Washingtonians to vote 'no' on initiative that would allow people to opt out of WA Cares
SEATTLE — Over 100 organizations and advocates voiced their concerns and urged Washingtonians to vote against Initiative 2124, a measure that would allow people to opt out of the state's long-term care insurance program. Initiative 2124, or I-2124, would allow people to opt out of WA Cares, according to...
Donkey Fire southwest of Pe Ell 87 percent contained as of Tuesday
The Donkey Fire burning in timberland 7 to 8 miles southwest of Pe Ell was 87% contained after torching about 38 acres as of Tuesday morning, according to an update from the Western Washington Type 3 Incident Management Team. The blaze, which started Friday afternoon, is in steep, “dry and...
Washington State Hospital Association files suit against Labor and Industries over meal break penalties
SPOKANE, Wash. — The Washington State Hospital Association (WSHA) has initiated legal action against the state’s Department of Labor and Industries (L&I), contesting a new administrative policy. The new policy has to do with the amount workers can be paid if a meal period is missed or interrupted.
Thurston County Fair accepting entries for foods, art, hobbies and crafts
The Thurston County Fair is accepting open class entries from July 22 through July 29 at the Thurston County Fairgrounds. Categories include open class photography, foods, hobbies and crafts, art and ...
Tacoma Teen to Face Adult Prosecution for Alleged Shooting of Police Detective
In a decisive move that could set a precedent for juvenile crime cases, a Pierce County judge ruled that a 16-year-old boy accused of shooting a Tacoma police detective is to be prosecuted as an adult, reports The News Tribune. The teen, Justus Nassir Kent, faced charges including attempted murder and assault after the August 2023 incident where he allegedly shot detective Justin Brooks, who at the time was conducting an emphasis patrol aimed at recovering stolen vehicles.
Pierce County Declines to Charge Deputy Seattle Police Chief Over Domestic Violence Allegations
According to prosecutors, the claim was filed shortly after Barden got engaged to Amy Smith, the head of Seattle’s CARE Department. The Pierce County Prosecutor has declined to charge Deputy Police Chief Eric Barden in a criminal case involving an allegation of domestic violence by his ex-girlfriend. The woman accused Barden of slapping her, grabbing her, and pushing her into a banister during an argument at Barden’s house in January 2023.
City Council approves new agreement of Region 3 Mutual Aid Omnibus agreement
Yelm City Councilors unanimously authorized Mayor Joe DePinto to sign the Region 3 Mutual Aid Omnibus Agreement, which serves as a response agreement between counties in case of emergency. Yelm ...
Prairie Soccer Club providing competition amid YCS athletics uncertainty
Prairie Soccer Club (PSC), based in Yelm, is gearing up for a fall season that may feature more students than usual. The club, which has served the Yelm community for nearly 40 years, has ...
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