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Washington energy choice initiative supporters turn in 431,000 voter signatures
(The Center Square) – Backers of Initiative 2066 turned in more than 431,000 signatures Tuesday afternoon to the Secretary of State’s Office in Tumwater with the hope of getting the measure to protect energy choices like natural gas and propane on this November’s ballot. The Building Industry Association of Washington, Let’s Go Washington and other partners held two news […]
Olympia School District receives safety training offer with other districts
The Olympia School District (OSD) was invited to collaborate with other districts on the School Safety and Security Services Program (Policy 4311). During the June 27 school district meeting, Superintendent Patrick Murphy shared that the district was invited to collaborate while drafting the 4311 policy. With a charter approved in...
Parking restriction on Parkside Drive SE for Lacey's July 3 Fireworks Spectacular
The east side of Parkside Drive SE, along Rainier Vista Park from 45th Avenue to the southern boundary of the park, will be temporarily designated as a fire lane and closed to parking on July 3. Any cars parked in this area will be towed. This measure is being implemented...
'Already full court press': Washington officials warn of starting wildfires before Fourth of July
SEATTLE — Washington officials stressed the importance of fireworks safety Tuesday afternoon before the Fourth of July holiday weekend. Commissioner of Public Lands Hilary Franz said at a press conference Tuesday officials are expecting a difficult fire season in 2024. Last year, a Fourth of July fire in Mason...
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