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Old Farmer’s Almanac Predicts Frost Dates for Washington Towns
The Old Farmers Almanac has been a trusted source since the late 1700s. The weather experts at the Old Farmer’s Almanac predict September and October to be warmer than usual, with rainfall near average in Western Washington. For those east of the Cascades, September and October are expected to be warm, with below-normal rainfall.
White-Nose Syndrome: The Growing Threat to Washington Bats
What is White-Nose Syndrome and how is it killing Washington's bats?. White-Nose Syndrome Expands in Washington: Eleven New Counties Affected. White-nose syndrome, a lethal disease impacting hibernating bats, has continued its troubling spread across Washington state. In 2024, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) and its research partners have documented new cases in eleven counties, highlighting the ongoing challenge of this devastating fungal infection. This disease first appeared in Washington around 2016 but is now obviously growing and spreading inside local bat populations.
WA GOP injects doubt into integrity of lands commissioner primary recount
(The Center Square) – Washington state's Republican leadership is raising questions about the final result in the primary election for commissioner of public lands. On Wednesday the the Office of the Secretary of State certified the results of a hand recount that sent Democratic King County Councilmember Dave Upthegrove on to the general election to face former Republican U.S. Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler. When the first count of ballots for...
Battery farms, the energy industry’s new darling, line up to enter Pacific NW
This article was first published by the Salish Current. A new form of electricity supply is coming to neighborhoods in western Washington and greater Portland. Whether you like it or not may depend on how much you trust developer assurances about the safety of big rechargeable battery arrays. Utilities and independent energy companies have proposed a […]
Blood bank serving western Oregon pleads for donors
Bloodworks Northwest is urging healthy people 16 and over to donate blood to help Oregon and Washington recover from high demand during the summer months, when car crashes and other calamities stress the region’s supply. “The need for blood is constant,” said Dr. Kirsten Alcorn, the co-chief medical officer...
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 […]
Fraud Probe Uncovers $1M Embezzlement in Tiny Washington Town
A recent audit by the Office of the Washington State Auditor has revealed that Morton’s clerk-treasurer embezzled over $900,000 in public funds. Washington State Auditor Reports Major Embezzlement Scandal in Morton. In a shocking revelation, the Office of the Washington State Auditor has uncovered a staggering $937,584 embezzled by...
FIRE REPORT: Blewett Fire closes U.S. 97
Sep. 5—MOSES LAKE — Fires throughout Washington continue to burn and one new fire began Wednesday, though they were relatively small as of press time. The Blewett Fire closed U.S. 97 Wednesday afternoon, despite being only 15 acres. The blaze was uncontained as of press time, and had started shortly after 2 p.m. Wednesday. Largest Washington fires: Retreat Fire — Washington's largest fire. ...
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