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How Bad Will Washington’s Winter Be? Farmers’ Almanac Says…
When summer hits, all I hear from family members and friends is, “It’s too hot!!!”. Then, a couple of months later, when winter hits, all they say is, “It’s too cold!!!”. And in that rare time frame between the two extremes, I get, “It’s too pumpkin’...
Cool and unsettled into the weekend!
Most will see mainly sunny skies with a slight increase in temperatures as we head into the upper 80s and 90s Thursday. Areas with more cloud coverage, like Wenatchee and Moses Lake will see temperatures just slightly cooler in the low to mid 80s. Northerly winds are set to pick up for the northern mountains of Washington and Idaho, as well as the Columbia Basin as an area of low pressure deepens over southern Oregon and central Idaho. Wind gust of 25mph and RH of 25% or less will create the potential for elevated fire danger. As the low continues to trek inland Friday, the Inland northwest will see southerly winds usher in maritime air, producing cool air advection...a rare phenomenon for our area. What that means for us is a drop in temperatures and a rise in dewpoints and the potential for showers Friday evening and overnight into Saturday.
Organization campaigns to ditch Washington state’s carbon tax
SPOKANE, Wash. – The organization “Let’s Go Washington” (LGW) wants to repeal Washington’s Climate Commitment Act (CCA), which the state’s carbon tax falls under. The carbon tax is designed to make polluters pay for carbon emissions. The tax has been linked to an increase in gas prices, but the exact amount is contested.
Amazon Housing Equity Fund Opens New Round
Amazon is starting a new round of funding to help developers create or preserve multifamily affordable housing across the company’s hometown communities—Washington state’s Puget Sound region, the Arlington, Virginia-Washington, D.C., area, and Nashville, Tennessee. The internet giant has reopened the application portal for Amazon Housing Equity Fund...
Washington State opens applications for Agriculture Support Program
OLYMPIA, Wash. — The Department of Licensing is launching a partial refund program for farmers affected by fees related to the Climate Commitment Act. The Department of Licensing will begin accepting applications for the Agriculture Support Program (ASP) through agsupport-wa.submittable.com/submit on Aug. 26. The ASP, established under Washington Senate...
Suspicious Closures: 23 Subway Locations in Washington and Oregon Under Investigation
I like Subway more than the average person, so much so, I order online and use promo codes. I was surprised to learn that 200 or more employees were blindsided by the closings of 23 Subway restaurants in Oregon and Washington. Also Interesting: Black Bear Killed After Swiping at Washington...
Invasive European green crabs detected in new area of WA coast
Invasive European green crabs (EGC) have been found in a new area of the Washington coast. They were first detected in the Quillayute River estuary near La Push. According to the Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife (WDFW), European green crabs are invasive species that threaten shellfish, eelgrass, and estuary habitats. They are often found in shallow waters.
How Washington State Can Fine You $5,000 for a Broken Smoke Alarm
Did you know that Washington State can sue you for $5,000 for a broken fire alarm?. Washington State Can Impose $5,000 Fine for Non-Working Smoke Alarms. In a move aimed at increasing residential fire safety, Washington State has enacted stringent regulations regarding smoke alarms, with penalties reaching up to $5,000 for non-compliance. This initiative is part of a broader effort to address the significant risks associated with non-working or completely absent smoke detection systems.
WA. trucking officials urge Governor to halt alignment with Cali. truck emissions policies
The Washington State Trucking Associations is urging their governor to reconsider mirroring the zero emissions truck policies put in place in California. WTA president and CEO Sheri Call recently wrote a letter to Washington state Governor Jay Inslee to emphasize the serious impact that the zero emissions truck policy could have on the state’s trucking […] The post WA. trucking officials urge Governor to halt alignment with Cali. truck emissions policies appeared first on CDLLife.
Audit: half billion dollar Washington financial system upgrade 'at risk'
(The Center Square) - The Washington Auditor’s Office (SAO) is sounding the alarm about ongoing delays in replacing the state’s aging software system that handles billions of dollars in budget data for more than 100 state agencies. One Washington, led by the Office of Financial Management, was created by the legislature to oversee replacing 1960s-era technology with a cloud-based system for finance, procurement, budget, HR, and payroll processes. The new...
New virtual fencing technology to help farmers in Washington
GRANT COUNTY, Wash. — Ranching plays an essential role in many communities across Washington. It drives local economies, structures growth and land management practices, and impacts local government decisions. These communities supply livestock and agricultural products essential to Washington residents, thereby influencing state policies as well. The Department is committed to maintaining a working landscape on our wildlife areas that aligns with local community values if the land’s ecological integrity is preserved.
Worker With L-I Dog-Related PTSD Busted for Canine Breeding
The Washington State Department of Labor and Industries (L-I) has filed fraud charges against a Western WA woman. The woman was bitten by a dog while working as a meter reader. The story goes back to 2007. Officials say 56-year-old Linda Lashell Jordan was later advertising a dog-breeding business online, at the same time she was claiming she was not able to work because of canine-sparked PTSD.
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