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Slapped Cheek Syndrome Can Run Rampant in Washington Elementary Schools
What You Need To Know About Slapped Cheek Syndrome In Washington State. The CDC has just issued an advisory warning to physicians across the Health Alert Network that there has been a rise in the United States for Parvovirus B19. But what is it?. As a kid, my foster mom...
Northwest ironworkers reject a second employer offer
Ironworkers in Oregon and Washington will vote on a third employer offer after previously voting down a second employer offer in mail ballots counted July 31. In June, members voted down an offer that would have increased total compensation $7.50 an hour over three years. The second offer would have increased total compensation $15 an hour over four years. Now, members will vote on a third offer totaling $16 over four years.
Drought in the West has cost hydropower industry billions in losses in two decades, analysis finds
Persistent drought in the West over the last two decades has limited the amount of electricity that hydropower dams can generate, costing the industry and the region billions of dollars in revenue. The sector lost about 300 million megawatt hours of power generation between 2003 and 2020 due to drought and low water compared with […]
Wrongful death trial blaming state for Black Lives Matter protester struck and killed on I-5 set to begin
The wrongful death trial against the State of Washington in the crash that killed activist Summer Taylor in a 2020 Black Lives Matter protest on I-5 is set to begin next week, the law firm representing Taylor’s family announced. The Stritmatter Firm says that the state’s “failure to properly...
Missing children, unmarked graves, unanswered questions: Washington's Native American boarding schools
A new report from the U.S. Department of the Interior documents the atrocities carried out over the course of close to 150 years at U.S. maintained and supported Native American boarding schools.
Farmers say proposed drinking water requirements would drive up costs
The state Department of Health is considering an update to how it exempts small farms from some drinking water requirements. The department says it’s a simple fix to outdated and inaccurate language to what’s known as the “same farm exemption,” but farmers say the changes could be costly and burdensome – especially for farms with […]
Listings are up, interest rates may come down
Aug. 16—COLUMBIA BASIN — More homes are on the market this month than a year ago, according to data recently released by the Northwest Multiple Listing Service, which tracks real estate trends in 26 of Washington's 39 counties. Active listings increased 37.7% in July 2024 compared to July 2023, according to the NMLS. The increase in Grant County was less of a swing; there were 346 active ...
Washington Flash Flood Alert: Intense Storms Expected Over the Weekend
Spokane, WA – Flash Flood Watches have been issued for several counties in Washington State as a series of thunderstorms are expected to bring heavy rainfall and potentially dangerous conditions this weekend. The National Weather Service in Spokane has warned that flash flooding is likely in areas, particularly in Chelan, Okanogan, Kittitas, Yakima, Klickitat, and Skamania counties.
Multiple wildfires in Pacific Northwest likely to burn until fall rains arrive
Fire managers in the Pacific Northwest predict that many wildfires currently burning in Washington and Oregon, and potentially new ones, will persist until the region experiences significant rain or snow this fall. With widespread lightning expected this month, fire managers will be adopting a strategic approach to integrate risk management, ecosystem resilience, and community involvement on long-duration fires before typical east wind events potentially arrive around the beginning of fall. ...
Fewer at risk children in out-of-home care but critics say its nothing to applaud
(The Center Square) - Washington’s Department of Children, Youth and Families says the agency is meeting its goals to dramatically reduce the number of children and youth in out-of-home care. A news release from DCYF said there are now 4,971 children in out-of-home care in Washington State, the lowest number since the 80s and a sharp contrast from the 9,171 it was in 2018. But DCYF critics say the numbers...
CDHD addresses rumors of toxic algae in the Columbia River
WENATCHEE — The Chelan-Douglas Health District took to Facebook on Tuesday to officially address circulating rumors of toxic algae blooms in the Columbia River. Cyanobacteria is an algae most commonly found in lakes and ponds. The algae appears as a green, blue scum atop the water and can be toxic to both pets and humans; causing both nerve and liver poisoning.
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