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Yakima Health District shares tips on reducing exposure to wildfire smoke
YAKIMA, Wash. – Yakima County is experiencing poor air quality due to nearby wildfires like the Retreat Fire and Black Canyon Fire putting smoke into the air across the region. The Yakima Health District says breathing in wildfire smoke can cause a variety of health problems, including sore throats,...
Plans to establish PNW as national hydrogen hub include key site in Ferndale
FERNDALE, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – A new effort to make the pacific northwest a national leader in clean energy production will include a site in Ferndale. On Wednesday, the U.S. Department of Energy announced $27.5 million in funding to the PNW Hydrogen Association. The non-profit group spans Washington, Oregon and...
Boeing admits defrauding US government, forced to pay hundreds of millions
Boeing admits it defrauded the U.S. government following two deadly crashes several years ago, and now the company is forced to pay out hundreds of millions of dollars and make some serious changes. The Department of Justice just released its findings and punishments regarding Boeing’s inability to make significant safety...
Yakima Valley Sports Commission monitoring smoke for Hot Shots 3-on-3 tournament
YAKIMA, Wash. - The Yakima Valley Sports Commission is keeping close watch on the current air quality in Yakima to determine if the Hot Shots 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament will continue. The tournament says if the Air Quality Index drops to an unhealthy level for the general public, decisions will be...
Red Cross Wildfire Shelter open for Yakima County Residents
YAKIMA- The American Red Cross is opening an emergency shelter in response to the Rimrock Fire. The shelter opened at 9 p.m. today at Naches Valley High School. All individuals in the area are asked to get to safety immediately. Red Cross Shelter Opening:. Naches Valley High School. 101 West...
'The winds do not help': Officials speak about recent local fires
NACHES-On Friday morning, the Washington DNR hosted a press conference in Naches with Lands Commissioner Hilary Franz to discuss the local fires in Yakima County, and around the state. "I think it's pretty clear we are in the middle of fire season," Franz said. "Some really tough, challenging times." The...
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...
Attorney General Bob Ferguson highlights years-long relationship with VP Kamala Harris
SEATTLE – Attorney General Bob Ferguson appears at a Seattle event promoting the presidential campaign of Kamala Harris, touting her record as a prosecutor and senator. While it sounds like a moment that could have happened this week, it actually took place Sep. 27, 2019. As Vice President Harris...
AtkinsRéalis Supported Pacific Northwest Hydrogen Hub Granted Phase 1 Award Status from US Department of Energy
RICHLAND, Wash., USA – AtkinsRéalis, a fully integrated professional services and project management company with offices around the world, is supporting the Pacific Northwest Hydrogen Association (PNWH2) which recently announced it will receive up to $27.5 million as part of its Phase 1 award from the US Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations (OCED). AtkinsRéalis is providing Project Management Office (PMO) services to PNWH2 after successfully leading its proposal development to the DOE for a network of clean hydrogen suppliers and end users in the Pacific Northwest.
Aerospace industry seen as key to Washington’s economic growth, new report says
(The Center Square) – A new report from the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce finds that the aerospace industry is a key driver of economic growth in Washington state. The aerospace industry generated more than $71 billion in business revenues and $19.4 billion in labor income last year, according to the report. The report also found that the aerospace sector directly generated more than $580 million in tax revenues for...
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