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More mentors, better facilities, gear that fits. WA police departments are upping their game to recruit more women
Just 12% of police officers nationwide are women. Washington state lags behind that already low number at 11%. Several law enforcement agencies statewide have signed on to a goal to increase women in the ranks. They’re recruiting women by offering strong mentorship programs and better-suited gear and facilities, among other strategies. But success is mixed, and larger agencies especially continue to struggle.
Turning the Tide: Coast Guard uses old whale-hunting tactic to save WA orcas
BELLINGHAM, Wash. - Conservationists report only 73 Southern Resident Killer Whales still call the Salish Sea home. Concerned by the subtype's waning numbers and the rising risk of oil spills, a Coast Guard Lieutenant out of Bellingham reached out to local advocacy group, Orca Conservancy. When a ship goes down...
$1.6 million in Scholarships to learn a trade in Washington.
I don't know about you, but in my family when I was a kid, the goal was always to go to college. Both of my parents were college educated. All of my siblings went to college, I was the youngest in my family, and I was expected to go to college as well. I went to what is now called Central Washington University. (Back then, it was State College.)
The 13 WA Hospitals That Received the Perfect ‘A’ Safety Grade
THE 13 WA HOSPITALS THAT RECEIVED THE PERFECT ‘A’ SAFETY GRADE. My mother recently had an extended hospital stay. It made sense to me that the hospital she was cared for at: St. Michael’s Medical Center in Silverdale - was given an “A” rating by the Leapfrog Group.
WSF Weekly Report | Fall reservations; Congresswoman tours; lost dog adopted
||| FROM STEVE NEVEY for WASHINGTON STATE FERRIES |||. Last week was challenging for our customers and employees navigating our service amidst a domino effect of disruptions. On top of losing two vessels, and temporarily a third, in one day on our Anacortes/San Juan Islands route to mechanical issues, we’ve seen an increase in crewing cancellations due to health-related relief requests and vacation leave. This temporary setback is difficult to digest, especially since we recently had our first week with no canceled sailings due to crewing since the pandemic began.
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...
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...
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.
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...
Torrence, Prock, Enders, Herrera lead fast Friday fields at Northwest Nationals
Four-time Top Fuel world champion Steve Torrence made the fastest run in Pacific Raceways history on Friday, powering to the provisional No. 1 position at the 35th annual NHRA Northwest Nationals. Austin Prock (Funny Car), Erica Enders (Pro Stock) and Gaige Herrera (Pro Stock Motorcycle) are also the provisional No....
Seattle sees record-breaking 16th straight day of 80-degree temperatures
WASHINGTON, USA — Friday marked the 16th straight day with temperatures above 80 degrees in Seattle, breaking the previous record of 15 days. According to the KING 5 meteorologists, the temperature reached 83 degrees Friday. The previous record was most recently reached in 2015 and happened before in 1977....
Top things to do in Seattle this weekend: July 19-21
SEATTLE - Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out Capitol Hill Block Party, Bite of Seattle, Mariners home games and more. This weekend is expected to be one of the busiest in Seattle this summer, so make sure you plan ahead by checking out all the highway closures that may impact your travel.
Man shoots at Tacoma school patrol officer outside district offices
TACOMA, Wash. - Police are looking for a person who shot at a Tacoma school patrol officer outside district offices Friday afternoon. The shooting happened at the Tacoma Public Schools offices on S. 8th Street in downtown Tacoma. The suspect shot into the patrol vehicle from behind, narrowly missing the...
Ai2 Signs Lease as First Office Tenant at New Lake Union Campus
Allen Institute for AI, or Ai2, a Seattle-based non-profit AI research institute founded by philanthropist and Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen, is the first office tenant for the new Northlake Commons project. Real estate development group Hess Callahan Grey Group (HCG Group) and San Francisco-based Spear Street Capital, in partnership with...
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