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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(The Center Square) – Washington state ranks No. 5 in the nation for stolen food stamp benefits that have been replaced by the federal government as part of a program aimed at offsetting the impact of electronic fraud, according to newly released data from the U.S. Department of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.
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.
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.
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 […]
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