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Invasive mussels found in Washington pet store could cost state millions
At least 12 invasive zebra mussels were found in aquatic moss balls sold for aquariums in a Renton, Washington, Petco on Aug. 5. The mussels, which are native to freshwater bodies in Ukraine, are capable of causing significant infrastructural and environmental damage, said Becky Elder, spokesperson for the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.
A tale of 2 workers: Heat deaths on the job provoke differing responses in Oregon, Idaho
In a historic heatwave that covered the Pacific Northwest in June 2021, two workers died. Sebastian Francisco Perez, a 38-year-old Guatemalan immigrant, collapsed in 100-degree heat while moving irrigation lines outside at a farm and nursery in St. Paul, Oregon, south of Portland. Just 500 miles away, a few days later, Ian Booth, a 33-year-old Idahoan working on a landscaping crew near Lewiston, Idaho, died of cardiac arrest from heat exposure.
Sustainable Aviation is taking off in Washington State
EVERETT—The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded a total of $38 million to four innovative projects in Washington state on August 17 aimed at accelerating the production and use of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) and low-emission aviation technologies. The funding comes from FAA’s Fueling Aviation’s Sustainable Transition (FAST) grant initiative, which was established by the Inflation Reduction Act.
Washington State to Elon Musk, “dude Just step back a little.”
Full disclosure. I like Elon Musk; I've owned stock in his company, I drive an electric car. (Not necessarily any kind of badge of honor.) I also know that Elon has his own issues. He is a brilliant man, there is no doubt about that, but he's also on “the spectrum” so he has no filter. Anything that pops into his head will come out of his mouth. I've only seen a few interviews with Elon and in those that I've seen he seemed to be very thoughtful and well-reasoned, and then he starts posting on X and I wonder what in the world is going on.
Man arrested after pulling butcher knife on officers in Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE – Grant County Sheriff’s Deputies and Moses Lake Police safely apprehended a man who reportedly used a steel bar to break the windows of several cars and pulled a butcher knife on officers in Moses Lake. The incident began around 4 p.m. on Sunday when Grant...
Pioneer Fire grows to 38,728 acres, 23% contained
STEHEKIN — The Pioneer Fire has grown to 38,728 acres and is 23% contained as of Monday, August 19, officials reported. The human-caused blaze, which started on June 8, continues to challenge firefighting efforts in the rugged terrain of the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest. Incident Commander Lonnie Click is currently commanding a team of 622 personnel battling the fire.
Vietnam Veterans honored with Quilts of Valor in heartfelt ceremony
CHELAN — In a ceremony held Thursday, two Vietnam War veterans were honored with Quilts of Valor, recognizing their service and sacrifices decades after their return home. Kathy and Larry Seureau, both distinguished military veterans, received handcrafted quilts from the Lake Chelan Quilts of Valor group, a local chapter of the national Quilts of Valor Foundation. The presentation took place as part of an ongoing effort to acknowledge the contributions of Vietnam-era veterans.
Country Star Easton Corbin to headline Chelan County Fair, bringing traditional sound to rural Washington
CASHMERE— With preparations for the Chelan County Fair ramping up, award-winning country icon Easton Corbin looks forward to making an appearance as the event’s headline performance. Corbin hails from Trenton, Florida, and is famous for his multiple top-10 Billboard hits, including All Over the Road and A Little...
Perdue recalls 167,000 pounds of chicken nuggets after metal wire found in some packages
KENNEWICK, Wash. - Perdue Foods is recalling more than 167,000 pounds of frozen chicken nuggets and tenders after customers reported finding metal wire in the products. Perdue and the U.S. Agriculture Department’s Food Safety and Inspection Service said the recall covers select lots of three products: Perdue Breaded Chicken Tenders, Butcher Box Organic Chicken Breast Nuggets and Perdue Simply Smart Organics Breaded Chicken Breast Nuggets.
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