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WDFW's Prescribed Fire Team preparing for fall prescribed fires
ELLENSBURG – The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) plans to conduct prescribed fires in WDFW-managed lands in South Central Region 3 in October as conditions become favorable. Prescribed fires are a forest management practice land managers use to restore natural fire-resilient conditions. WDFW uses these treatments to...
WA superintendent of public schools candidates agree state's funding model flawed
(The Center Square) – Incumbent Chris Reykdal and Peninsula School Board member David Olson found some common ground during Saturday’s Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction debate at the Bellevue Public Library. Both think the state’s funding model for public education is flawed. “Our state only spends about 3.1% of its GDP [gross domestic product] on education, and the national average is 3.6%,” said Reykdal, who is running for a third term. ...
Yakima, 5 Other WA Airports Push Charging Projects to Electric Planes
Widespread use of electric air liners is few and far between, but six WA airports want to get a 'jump' on what they forsee as the future of air travel. Yakima among airports seeking or launching E plane charging projects. About two years ago, we reported on the testing of...
Blurring Out Houses On Google Is So Easy, A WA Resident Can Do It
Online maps like Google Maps and Apple Maps are one of the most valuable tools the internet has given us in a long time (my opinion). And I know I'm not alone when I say how much I love Street View mode. I've taken trips back in time and have...
The Weather Storm That Does More Damage Than Washingtonians Think
We have our share of storms around Washington State. Some areas see different damaging weather events more frequently than others. The west side sees more rain storms along with thunder and lightening than the east side. In extreme cases those on the west side could suffer the impact of an earthquake caused tsunami.
Lack of Charging Stations Hampers WA State EV Fleet Conversions
When the legislature passed the 'no new gas-powered vehicle' sale ban in WA by 2035, Gov. Inslee also signed laws concerning the state's fleet vehicles. All state fleet vehicles must be EV by 2040. By fleet vehicles, we mean 'company car' types, not snowplows or heavy duty. Those get a...
Child care subsidies expanding for some WA families
Starting next month, eligible families across Washington will gain access to new state support to help cover child care costs. The expanded assistance will be available under a state law approved earlier this year and will be open to families enrolled in subsidized state child care programs for children under 3 and to staff at […]
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