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Free National Park For Washingtonians
This weekend marks a great opportunity to go out and check out the amazing national parks we have here in the state. Growing up with access to one of the country's best national parks was amazing, and my fascination with the parklands, nature, wildlife, and photography stemmed from the free days they offered.
State advisory board on juvenile justice asks Inslee to fire director of children’s services
Washington’s state advisory board on juvenile justice has called on Gov. Jay Inslee to fire Department of Children, Youth and Families director Ross Hunter amid the agency’s decision to suspend intakes at two state juvenile detention facilities due to overcrowding. In a press release, the Washington State Partnership Council on Juvenile Justice attributed its decision […]
WA and WI libraries given $249k for tabletop gaming programs
The Washington State Library and its counterpart in Wisconsin will work together for the next three years to encourage libraries at the public, tribal and community college level to implement tabletop role-playing game activities. The federal Institute of Museum and Library Services gave Wisconsin and Washington a $249,500 grant to...
Electricity bill credits are rolling out to WA residents. Find out if you're eligible
State officials rolled out a program Monday providing a one-time $200 credit on electricity bills of up to 675,000 low- and moderate-income households in Washington. Funded with proceeds from the state’s auction of pollution credits, it’s the most visible investment yet from the Climate Commitment Act, a 2021 law that critics say is driving up energy costs for consumers and is targeted for repeal with an initiative on the November ballot. ...
Here's when K-12 schools go back to school in western Washington
SEATTLE - Even though summer activities and Seafair festivities are in full swing, students across Washington state are preparing to head back to school. The first day of classes varies by district, spanning from August 27 to Sept. 13, with staggered starts for different grades in some districts. From Seattle...
‘Dangerously hot’ temps to spur Oregon wildfire growth
“Dangerously hot” daytime temperatures in the high 90s and low 100s are forecast for areas of Central and Eastern Oregon between Aug. 1 and Aug. 7, increasing the risk of heat-related illness and rapid wildfire spread, the National Weather Service and firefighting officials warn.
Former WDFW Commissioner Blasts Inslee On His Pressure Not To Downlist Wolves
As gray wolf attacks on livestock heat up in Northeast Washington and WDFW considers removing members of two packs, Governor Jay Inslee’s pressure on the Fish and Wildlife Commission not to downlist the species due to climate change is being raked over the coals. Former commission member Kim Thorburn...