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Officials urge caution as fires strain air resources in Washington, Oregon
YAKIMA COUNTY, Wash. — Public Lands Commissioner Hilary Franz toured the site of the Black Canyon Fire Friday and gave a briefing on the state of the fire season so far. According to Franz, the state has more resources to fight fires and hasn't necessarily seen an unusual number of fires so far this year, but other factors have put a strain on the people and tools available to fight them.
'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...
Are offshore wind turbines coming to Washington?
Wind turbines in Washington state. You see them surrounding Ellensburg and the tri-cities. But now people are asking the question, do we need offshore wind turbines for Washington state?. According to crosscut.com,. ‘Last spring, the state legislature allocated $625,000 to study developing an offshore wind turbine industry. Of that, $375,000...
This Washington Fire Year Really Isn’t Easy!
Current Situation: The Easy Fire is burning through dense timber, dead trees, and ground vegetation on very steep terrain. Activity near State Route 20 has moderated, but there is still fire within the north and south sides of the perimeter. Firefighters, in collaboration with the Washington Department of Transportation (WSDOT), have been clearing debris and fallen trees from the highway. The closure status of the highway is being frequently reassessed, so check the WSDOT travel map for updates.
King County judge finds state agency in contempt for keeping teen in adult jail
A King County Superior Court judge held the Washington State Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) in contempt of court Friday for failing to transfer an 18-year-old convicted of robbery to a state juvenile rehabilitation facility. The ruling follows weeks of conflict between juvenile courts and the state agency...
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...
Public commenters raise concerns at Commercial Aviation Work Group inaugural meeting
When the newest iteration of a group tasked with relieving Washington’s projected aviation capacity shortage held its inaugural meeting, community members weighed in on the committee, its members and its mission. The Commercial Aviation Work Group (CAWG) – which first met on Thursday, July 11, at the Capital Event...
Washington State Pack Acquires Three Transfers for 2025 Season – Pitchers McPartland & Bumiller, Outfielder O’Gorman
Head Coach Victoria Hayward announces the signing of pitchers Jessica McPartland and Tess Bumiller, along with outfielder Lexi O'Gorman, to bolster the Pack's roster for the 2025 campaign, enhancing the pitching staff and outfield lineup. McPartland threw 173 strikeouts in 164.1 innings with a 2.39 ERA. Bumiller struck out 56...
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.
Schrier calls for more resources to support wildfire fighting effort
WASHINGTON DC—Congresswoman Kim Schrier (D-WA) is urgently calling for additional resources to combat the Pioneer Fire in Washington State, which has burned over 30,000 acres and is threatening the remote community of Stehekin. In a letter addressed to the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC) on July 25, Rep. Schrier...
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