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WA OSPI candidates weigh in on school safety in wake of Georgia school shooting
(The Center Square) – In the wake of Wednesday's school shooting in Georgia that left four dead, The Center Square reached out to the two candidates for the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction for their reaction and positions on school security, including having armed school resource officers on campus. Current Superintendent Chris Reykdal issued a news release in the aftermath of the Georgia tragedy. “My heart is shattered...
Clam digging returns: WDFW announces 42 tentative days of coastal digging opportunities
Shellfish managers with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) on Thursday announced 42 tentative days of razor clam digs at four coastal beaches from Oct. 3 through Dec. 31. ...
Washington to fix accessibility violations at its state parks
Deb Hodge and James Evans arrived at an accessible campsite at Paradise Point State Park in southwest Washington last May and quickly noticed something was off. The site was very far from the bathroom and had uneven paths and deep ruts in the camping area – all of which is unusual for a facility deemed […]
Report: Washington ranks fifth in the nation for food stamp theft reimbursement
(The Center Square) – Washington state ranks No. 5 in the nation for stolen food stamp benefits that have been replaced by the federal government as part of a program aimed at offsetting the impact of electronic fraud, according to newly released data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Service. The data shows that more than 3,300 Washingtonians have been victimized by electronic theft of their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits, with nearly $1.5 million in stolen funds reimbursed by the USDA. ...
Free Support for Seniors in Washington: Services, Transportation, and More
Washington State offers a variety of free services for senior citizens aimed at enhancing their quality of life and providing support. There are many great services available just for the asking. Here are some ideas on where to start to locate services in your area.
Foes of measure to repeal WA climate law launch their first TV ad
Opponents of Initiative 2117 hit the airwaves Thursday with a commercial that warns passage of the measure to erase a signature climate policy in Washington would increase air and water pollution, hurt the economy and endanger the state transportation system. Such negative impacts would ripple across the state foes assert in the 30-second spot that […]
EPA Awards $78 Million in Climate Pollution Reduction Grants to Tribes in Alaska and the Pacific Northwest
SEATTLE – On September 5, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the allocation of $78,441,385 in Climate Pollution Reduction Grants to eight Tribes across Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington. The grants are part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing in America initiative, aimed at addressing climate change, reducing air pollution, and advancing clean energy across tribal lands.
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