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In legal fight over Washington anti-discrimination law, Christian mission urges Ninth Circuit to give it standing
(CN) — A Ninth Circuit panel on Friday grilled the Washington assistant attorney general about whether the state would disavow enforcement of an anti-discrimination law against the Union Gospel Mission of Yakima. That came after the Christian organization sought an injunction barring the state from enforcing the law against...
Heat Advisory This Weekend, Cooler Next Week
Strong high pressure will begin to amplify over the Inland Northwest today through Monday continuing our string of hot weather, which began around July 5th. The Wenatchee Valley has been at or above 95 degrees every day since then. The heat will likely peak this weekend with widespread triple digit high temperatures and possible records on Sunday. The heat will finally relent by Tuesday and into the middle of next week.
Inslee to agency leaders: Money’s too tight for new programs
As Washington Gov. Jay Inslee fashions his last budget proposal, he’s told directors of state agencies to not ask for money for new programs or expansion of existing ones. He wants them to tighten their spending as they deal with increasing demand for public services and rising costs to provide them. Tax collections “will likely […] The post Inslee to agency leaders: Money’s too tight for new programs appeared first on Washington State Standard.
Competitive field for open U.S. House seat in WA’s 6th District
Two similarly aligned Democrats with different political experiences and a Republican who believes he can break the seat’s blue streak are battling for the open position in Washington’s 6th Congressional District. The retirement of U.S. Rep. Derek Kilmer drew a competitive crowd eyeing a promotion from state to...
Unified Fix Our Ferries citizen movement sets sail
Ferry-served communities band together for legislative action. Vashon Island, Washington—The Fix Our Ferries citizen action movement has grown to four communities that extend the length and breadth of the Washington State Ferries system, from the San Juan Islands to Vashon Island. Representative groups from the communities have signed a get-it-done letter to the Governor and the Legislature, pressing for immediate steps to relieve the years-long ferry crisis during the 2025 budget session.
Exhausted Fire Crews Watch As Washington Burns
The Pioneer Fire in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest has now expanded to 25,688 acres, 14% contained. Firefighters have been working diligently to protect the community of Stehekin through strategic firing operations. These controlled burns, conducted about 8 miles southeast of Stehekin, have created a buffer zone by removing dry and dead ground fuels.
1 home destroyed, another damaged in West Bremerton fire
One home in West Bremerton was destroyed Thursday afternoon, and another significantly damaged, by a fire that took Bremerton Fire Department crews approximately two hours to contain. The fire started in a home on Fifth Street just south of Naval Avenue at 4:45 p.m., according to BFD Assistant Chief John...
Foster parents of missing girl Oakley Carlson to hold school supply drive in August
The former foster parents of missing 6-year-old Oakville girl Oakley Carlson will hold a school supplies drive through the month of August in Oakley's honor. Oakley's foster ...
USS Ronald Reagan returns to Northwest, but won't arrive in Bremerton just yet
The USS Ronald Reagan arrived in the Pacific Northwest on Thursday, at the Navy's Indian Island facility, but its not settling into its new homeport just yet. The aircraft carrier will head to San Diego to do hull swap operations with the USS George Washington before relocating to Bremerton, the Navy said. The...
Grocery Outlet opens in Elma, draws a lot of fanfare
Jul. 18—Shannon Browning made a lot of people who live in Elma happy Thursday morning. In turn, the people made her smile ear-to-ear. Browning, the owner of the brand new Grocery Outlet — 10 Eagle Dr. — is glad to be of service to her fellow Elma residents. 3,505 people live in Elma, according to an April 1 population estimate from the Washington state Office of Financial Management. ...
Seattle Reign beat Utah Royals in Summer Cup opener
Seattle Reign pulled off a hard-fought victory over Utah Royals in the first match of the NWSL x Liga MX Summer Cup. The 2-1 result came from a physical and intense game, where the Seattle team, even with a much-changed line-up, showed resilience and determination to secure the three points. And, of course, the brilliance of the debuts of new talents was a highlight in itself.
Edmonds sand sculptors get creative in annual competition
Sand sculptors of all ages gathered at Olympic Beach Friday to compete for top honors in the annual Edmonds sand sculpture contest, hosted by the Edmonds Waterfront Center. While the 25 entrants in this year’s contest weren’t able to take advantage of the super low tide like last year, they made space by clustering closer to the Waterfront Center.
Seattle clerk shoots knife-wielding burglar in self-defense, police say
SEATTLE - A man who broke into a Seattle business overnight was shot by a clerk who was asleep when the burglary occurred, according to Seattle Police. The armed clerk fired in self-defense, as the suspect was believed to be armed with a knife. The suspect suffered significant injuries to...
Register your National Night Out events in Lake Forest Park
National Night Out is just around the corner, Tuesday, August 6, 2024 from 6:00 - 9:00pm. This special evening aims to strengthen community bonds by encouraging everyone to step outside and connect with their neighbors for a delightful gathering filled with fun, food, and a strong sense of togetherness. National...
Fire Chief Cowan sounds the alarm on Northshore’s “critical” budget imbalance
For the first time in over 20 years, the Northshore fire department will ask voters to approve a levy lid lift on the August 6th ballot. Rising labor and operational costs plus upcoming capital improvement projects are burning up Northshore’s budget but state laws limit how fast the department can raise rates to pump in more revenue.
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