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Columbia River Basin restoration requires collaboration and resolve, as demonstrated by Gov. Kotek
Imagine a not-so-distant future in which the Snake and Columbia River basins are again home to healthy and abundant populations of salmon and steelhead, and clean energy is also abundant, reliable and affordable. This vision of a healthy and flourishing Northwest is worth fighting for – and closer than ever before to becoming reality. The […]
Here's when western Washington will see peak fall colors
WASHINGTON, USA — Earlier sunsets, cooling temperatures and maple and pumpkin treats in every grocery store. Fall is here. Many areas of western Washington are already seeing some color changes in leaves, but their peak fall colors are still days away. King County is expected to peak around Oct....
Washington State Unemployment Growing Faster Than You’re Told
Unemployment in Washington State is higher, and growing faster, than you think. Numbers are a snapshot in time when it comes to things such as unemployment. Month to month the changes may not strike you as significant, but when you compare data from 6 and 12 months ago it does. Let's work our way to that.
Commissioner Franz Announces Approval to Transfer DNR Lands to Pierce County for Affordable Housing in Western Washington
OLYMPIA - The Washington State Board of Natural Resources has unanimously approved a transfer of approximately four acres of state trust land to Pierce County for future affordable housing. The parcels near Graham have been zoned residential and could accommodate up to 28 lots of affordable housing units, both single-family and duplex. The Board approved the transfer at its regular meeting on October 1st.
WSP Reports Alarming 2024 Traffic Stats, Trends Compared to 2023
Is 2024 any safer on Washington's highways than 2023 was? The Washington State Patrol has just released some of those answers. WSP Reports Alarming 2024 Traffic Numbers, Comparisons to 2023 Reveal Ongoing Concerns. The Washington State Patrol (WSP) has released its traffic infraction and collision statistics for 2024, providing a...
New ‘Vital’ App to Support Cancer Survivors in Washington
The Washington State Department of Health is unveiling a new app for cancer survivors in the state. The app was designed in partnership with 2Morrow Health, Inc. Vital: A Companion App for People Living with Cancer is a free mobile app designed to help cancer survivors learn and practice skills to support them on their cancer journey and in their recovery.
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