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URGENT WEATHER MESSAGE: …EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON THURSDAY TO 11 PM PDT SUNDAY…Coast Range, Valley
(EDITOR’S NOTE: Nearly the entire state, except for the coastline, will be under an excessive heat warning starting tomorrow, Thursday, July 4th through the weekend.) North Oregon Coast Range Lowlands-Central Oregon Coast Range Lowlands-North Oregon Coast Range-Central Oregon Coast Range- Lower Columbia River-Tualatin Valley-Portland West Hills and Chehalem Mountain-Inner Portland Metro-East Portland Metro-Outer Southeast Portland Metro-West Central Willamette Valley-East Central Willamette Valley-Benton County Lowlands-Linn County Lowlands-Lane County Lowlands-West Columbia River Gorge of Oregon above 500 ft-West Columbia River Gorge I-84 Corridor-Upper Hood River Valley-Central Columbia River Gorge I-84 Corridor-Clackamas County Cascade Foothills-Cascade Foothills of Marion and Linn Counties-Lane County Cascade Foothills-Willapa and Wahkiakum Lowlands-Willapa Hills-Cowlitz County Lowlands-North Clark County Lowlands-Inner Vancouver Metro-East Clark County Lowlands-South Washington Cascade Foothills-West Columbia River Gorge SR 14 Corridor-Central Columbia River Gorge SR 14 Corridor- Including the cities of Silver Falls, Happy Valley, Mary`s Peak, Clatskanie, Odell, Hockinson, Wilsonville, Salmon Creek, McKenzie Bridge, Hoskins, Dallas, Washougal, Keizer, Eagle Creek, Welches, Lebam, Beacon Rock SP, Cathlamet, Rhododendron, McMinnville, Rosburg, Hillsboro, Troutdale, Sunset Summit, Sellwood, Evergreen, Estacada, Woodburn, Vida, Cottage Grove, Vancouver, Molalla, Multnomah Falls, Detroit, Philomath, Brightwood, Springfield, Battle Ground, Rainier, Junction City, Willapa, Cherryville, Castle Rock, Underwood, Grand Ronde Indian.
Washington State asks Boaters to Clean, Drain, Dry to Prevent Spread of Invasive Species
OLYMPIA – The Washington Invasive Species Council and Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) are asking boaters to “Clean, Drain and Dry” their boats and equipment this boating season to prevent the introduction and spread of invasive species and protect Washington’s waterways. “We need your...
Popular Retailer With 26 Washington Stores Contemplates Closures
Life, post-pandemic is drifting back to normal. If only the prices would drift back down to 2019. The experts at Marketwatch say most prices will probably never return to the pre-COVID-19 days. But hold onto hope. Quality of life (read: more expendable income) could return with inflation rates slowly decreasing...
Pest Expert Warns ‘Bug Boom’ will Infest Washington This Summer
Get ready to be buried by bugs this summer in Washington State!. Washington State Pest Populations Predicted to Explode This Summer. As meteorologists forecast a warmer-than-average summer with regular rainfall across Washington in 2024, experts are predicting a surge in pests that could have an impact statewide. The anticipated weather conditions are expected to largely increase populations of cockroaches, ants, spiders, houseflies, bed bugs, centipedes, crickets, and silverfish. These high numbers of insect pests in Washington State are expected to seek shelter indoors and thrive in the warm, moist environment.
Tri-Cities…Your Natural Gas Bill Is Going To Skyrocket!
Over the weekend I received a form letter from Cascade Natural Gas, maybe you got one too, that laid out the coming rate increase...and what an increase it is. Even though it was a form letter, it had a touch of personal as it was signed by CGNC President and CEO Nicole Kivisto. In some ways it came across as an apology...in other ways, a warning. Ultimately it was an in depth explanation of what was set to begin with July's bill.
Washington state plastic surgeon must pay $5M after allegedly faking reviews
A Seattle-area plastic surgery provider must pay $5 million to the state attorney general's office and thousands of Washingtonians after being accused of illegally manipulating online customer reviews and threatening patients, according to a federal consent decree filed Monday. The consent decree resolves the lawsuit filed by state Attorney General...
Hearing Officers: Dedication to Impartiality and Justice
The Washington DOC Hearings Team enjoying Leavenworth, Washington after a work exercise (DOC Hearings Team). Hearings officers for the Washington State Department of Corrections (DOC) play a crucial role in the administration of justice within the state’s correctional system. These professionals are tasked with overseeing disciplinary hearings to ensure that the due process rights of individuals on release are protected while maintaining security and order. Their work is vital to upholding the integrity of the corrections system and while helping to keep a fair and just environment for staff and incarcerated.
Attack websites seep into WA election battles
Bob Ferguson, Semi Bird, Jim Henderson and Brian Heywood have something in common this election season in Washington. Their political opponents have built websites to spread unflattering information – and in some cases misinformation – about them. There’s “BobforBob” looking into Ferguson’s political history and “bird-docs.com” digging into Bird’s past personal tribulations. “Save Our Yachts” […] The post Attack websites seep into WA election battles appeared first on Washington State Standard.
Some WA Parents Are in Crisis_ Can't Find ADHD Meds for Kids
Ugh! This ADHD med shortage is a nightmare! Anyone else in WA struggling?. My family has been affected by the shortage, too. I had to go through three pharmacies in town before I finally was referred to one with the medication my child needs. I'm a worry-wart by nature, so...
Amazon-Linked Development Companies Want To Build Distribution Warehouse Between Pullman & Moscow
CLARIFICATION: The land is currently owned by Sand Road Bucklers 2 LLC as the perspective sellers with Roy Druffel’s signature. Amazon-linked development companies have filed an application to build a distribution warehouse off the Moscow-Pullman Highway. “Project Cougar” is being proposed by Ambrose Property Group and Kimley-Horn. The companies...
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