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VET PFAS Act 2023 could bring aid to vets suffering from PFAS-related illnesses
Military veterans across the country are suffering from illnesses caused by per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), to which they were exposed while serving at an army facility. However, the
WA officials propose focus on America’s shortcomings for its upcoming 250th birthday
(The Center Square) – Planners of Washington state's participation in a national celebration of the 250th anniversary of America's founding want to put heavy emphasis on some of the country's darker history, including underrepresented voices. Members of Washington's America250 committee met to get an update on plans for the...
$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.)
A Big Costco Change That Members Need to Know Is Coming Soon
Costco is implementing a membership change for Washington state members, so get ready for it!. I would dare say that the majority of people who buy a membership to Costco are people who need to buy things in bulk and don’t want to pay through the nose to do it.
Republican candidates for 5th Congressional District take part in forum
SPOKANE, Wash. — With only weeks to go until Washington’s state primary election, time’s running out for candidates to share their positions with voters. On Monday, five out of the six Republican candidates running for the state’s 5th Congressional District seat appeared for a candidate forum.
AG candidate changes website bio after request from King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office
OLYMPIA, Wash. — Candidate for Washington Attorney General Manka Dhingra has updated her campaign website twice to clarify her employment status with the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office. On June 20, King County Human Relations Director Heidi Parkington-Thal emailed Dhingra following the release of a campaign video on...
Exhausted Hotshot Fire Crews Watch As Washington Burns
The Pioneer Fire in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest has expanded to 15,757 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.
Northwest senators denounce political violence, Republican VP pick
Democratic Sens. Maria Cantwell from Washington and Ron Wyden of Oregon condemned political violence following the attempted assassination of Donald Trump. The two also voiced their concerns over his pick for vice president.
WA company aims to bridge healthcare gap in rural areas
LEAVENWORTH – Dopl Technologies is on a mission to improve healthcare access in rural underserved areas of Washington state and beyond. The Bothell-based software company provides diagnostic imaging through collaborations with Cascade Medical in Leavenworth and other rural medical centers in the state. The company was founded in 2022...
Progress on Interim Lakewood Library
In June, workers completed the installation and painting of the siding; and painted walls in the interior and installed carpet at the interim Lakewood Pierce County Library. This month, contractors plan to regrade the parking area and begin to put in ceiling tiles. video below of previous work completed!. DISCLAIMER:...
Quilts Bring Comfort to Seniors
Tacoma/Pierce County Habitat for Humanity announcement. Habitat volunteer Stephanie Arend supports Tacoma Habitat’s mission in more ways than swinging a hammer. Arend is part of a group of 14 women—all retired, mostly judges or lawyers—who gather once a month at Arend’s home to create quilts for causes they care about. Thanks to the generosity of this group, called the Quilting Sisters, Tacoma/Pierce County Habitat for Humanity’s Aging in Place (AIP) program is now receiving handmade quilts to gift to income-qualified clients.
Advocates urge Washingtonians to vote 'no' on initiative that would allow people to opt out of WA Cares
SEATTLE — Over 100 organizations and advocates voiced their concerns and urged Washingtonians to vote against Initiative 2124, a measure that would allow people to opt out of the state's long-term care insurance program. Initiative 2124, or I-2124, would allow people to opt out of WA Cares, according to...
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