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Young consultants wanted for homelessness pilot program
The Office of Homeless Youth announced on Wednesday it is paying young people to spearhead a new program for homeless and housing insecure youth. Teens and young adults ages 16 to 25 who have experienced or are currently experiencing homelessness can join the program as paid consultants, the Department of Commerce reports further.
Nurse's License Suspended After Arrest for Sexual Abuse
State health officials suspended the credential of registered nurse Thato Mbakiso Masotja, the Washington Department of Health reported on Thursday. The Oregon man was indicted in the state of Oregon Clackamas County Circuit Court and arrested on three counts of first-degree sexual abuse, class B felonies, the DOH reports. He is licensed in Washington, according to the department.
Olympia Youth Social: Music, Art, and Free Ice Cream!
Young Olympians are invited to a youth-hosted event to enjoy live music, art, and free ice cream with people their age, the City of Olympia has announced. The event is scheduled from 1 to 4 p.m. on Sat. Aug. 17 at Percival Landing Park, according to City officials.
Inslee Appoints Christine D. Hayes: New Judge for Clark County
On Wednesday, Gov. Jay Inslee announced he appointed Christine D. Hayes to the Clark County Superior Court to fill a new, twelfth seat. Hayes served for nearly five years as the city attorney and prosecuting attorney for the City of Battle Ground, advising the city council and administration on such policies and procedures as civil rights, annexations, land use matters, and public records matters, according to the Office of the Governor.
Fatal Drownings at Fish and Wildlife Lead to $200K Fines
The Washington Department of Labor & Industries announced on Tuesday it is fining the Washington Fish and Wildlife Department over $200,000 in fines for two incidents that killed one employee and sent another to the hospital.
2024 Washington State Debate Coalition: Local Journalists Announced as Moderators
The Washington State Debate Coalition has announced which local journalists will be moderating political debates this autumn for Seattle City Council, Washington State Attorney General, State Superintendent of Public Instruction and Governor.
Outdoor Adventures in August: Coast, Salmon Fishing, Bear Hunting
Hikers, anglers, and outdoors enthusiasts have as many reasons as ever to go outside and explore nature this August in the Evergreen State. If you want to escape the summer heat, the cool breezes of coastal Washington along Grays Harbor, Willapa Bay, or the Strait of Juan de Fuca may be for you.
Deadly Deer Disease Detected in Spokane County
A deadly deer disease has surfaced in Spokane County, the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife reported on Thursday. The first case of chronic wasting disease was confirmed in a dead female white-tailed deer in the Fairwood area of north Spokane, the WDFW reports.
2024 Pavement Restoration Project: Traffic Delays & Lane Restrictions
Four roads will see traffic delays and lane restrictions amid pavement restoration work starting this week, the City of Olympia reported on Thursday. The City’s Contractor, Doolittle Construction, will be performing the work during night hours through September in hopes of extending the lives of the streets, City officials say.
Boosting Salmon Recovery: Grants Fuel Local Efforts
Four local governments and one tribe will receive $1.2 million for salmon recovery efforts, the Washington Department of Commerce reported on Tuesday. Commerce officials say the money will pay for growth management and land use planning funded by the state’s Climate Commitment Act and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Traffic Signal Reinstallation at State & Central: Lane Closures Ahead
City crews will be reinstalling the traffic signal at the intersection of State Avenue and Central Street at the tail end of the month, City of Olympia officials report. The work is slated for Wednesday, July 31, according to a city press release, from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Judge Allows Lawsuit in Death of BLM Protester Summer Taylor to Proceed
A King County Superior Court judge has approved the wrongful death lawsuit of a Black Lives Matter protester for trial, a law firm representing the case announced on Friday. On July 4, 2020, Summer Taylor was killed by an oncoming driver on Interstate-5 while protesting the murder of George Floyd with other racial justice protesters.
New Trail & Boardwalk Coming to Grass Lake Park
The City of Olympia reports that a 1.1 mile paved trail is slated for construction in Grass Lake Nature Park next month. The 365-foot boardwalk will be built over the park's wetland and a new paved parking area will complement the Kaiser Road trailhead location, City officials say.
Washington Delegates Undecided on Nominating Kamala Harris
Some of Washington State's delegates to the Democratic National Convention are signaling they may be undecided on whether to nominate Vice President Kamala Harris as the party’s Presidential nominee, Uncommitted Washington announced on Friday.
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