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Washington summer storms help firefighters as drought deepens
SEATTLE - Drought conditions in central Washington have degraded slightly despite stretches of cooler and wetter weather conditions this summer. After rare thunderstorms brought lightning and heavy rain to the greater Seattle area, firefighters reported progress in battling wildfires across the region. On Monday, the remote Washington town of Stehekin...
High visibility patrols will target impaired drivers in King County this Labor Day weekend
In a bid to enhance roadway safety, the King County Target Zero Traffic Safety Coalition announced that it will be conducting High Visibility Enforcement (HVE) patrols throughout this Labor Day weekend. These patrols are focused on identifying and removing impaired drivers from the roads as part of the ongoing “100...
Strained Washington State Ferries prepares for rush of riders over holiday weekend
(The Center Square) – Washington State Ferries is preparing for a busy Labor Day weekend as ridership trends recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. The expected holiday rush comes amid staffing shortages leading to thousands of canceled sailings and questions regarding plans to replace retired vessels with more-expensive electric ships. The Washington State Department of Transportation anticipates more than 300,000 people will board its ferries throughout Labor Day weekend. ...
WSDA Asking You To Report Northern Giant Hornet Sightings
While no detections have been reported this year, the Washington State Department of Agriculture is asking everyone to be on the lookout for the Northern Giant Hornet. Formerly known as the Asian Giant, the Northern Giant is the world’s largest hornet, coming in at 1.5”-2” in length. The hornet also has a large orange head with prominent eyes and a black and orange/yellow striped abdomen.
Wildfire Risks High Ahead of Labor Day in WA: Campfire Bans in Effect
As the Labor Day weekend approaches, if you're camping don't forget about the ongoing fire hazards in Washington State. THERE'S GOOD REASON FOR CAMPFIRE BANS IN THE STATE. Campfire bans remain in effect as dry conditions and elevated temperatures have created a prime environment for wildfires, with several significant fires still burning throughout the region. The Pioneer Fire, located along the shores of Lake Chelan, has become the largest in the state, consuming 38,735 acres and currently only 23% contained.
Farmers ask WA Supreme Court to take up fuel exemptions case
Farmers and truckers are appealing a lower court ruling in a case that would have required the state to rethink its fuel exemption process under Washington’s cap-and-trade program. Farm fuel users have pushed the Department of Ecology to find fixes, saying under the Climate Commitment Act they’ve paid unfair surcharges on fuel that is supposed […]
Negative Equity Crisis Hits Washington & Market Conditions Worsen
As Washingtonians navigate the complexities of the current car market, many are facing severe financial challenges. Washington Car Owners Face the Financial Challenges of Negative Equity. As thousands of Washingtonians face the fallout from their car loans, many are finding themselves trapped in a troubling situation of negative equity. Recent...
Washington Declared One of the ‘Loosest’ States in the Nation
Washington Declared One of the ‘Loosest’ States in the Nation. I grew up hearing the phrase, “live hard and play hard.” How about someone who professes to live tight or loose? My mind instantly went in a different direction, when reading about “loose people.” I’m assuming yours did too.
Washington could be next state to restrict cell phone usage in schools
(The Center Square) – As more school districts across the country move to ban cell phones during class time, the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction has issued a call for Washington schools to overhaul their cell phone policies. Superintendent Chris Reykdal, who is running for reelection, issued new guidelines this week to encourage districts to implement policies that limit cell phone use during class time, starting in the 2025-26 school year. ...
Prep boys golf: Confident Casler seeks another state tourney bid
TUMWATER — When Jack Casler dropped his bag on the tee box, one club was collecting dust instead of ball marks. Instead of using the driver for his first shot per hole, the Black Hills High School standout pulled out his 3-wood and let loose. “I wasn’t comfortable,” Casler...
Local Idaho Fish and Game conservation officer recognized at WAFWA award ceremony
The Western Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies, or WAFWA, summer conference was recently held in Stevenson, Washington, where a local Idaho Fish and Game officer was awarded the Pogue-Elms Law Enforcement Officer of the Year Award. According to a news release from Idaho Fish and Game, the officer's name is Cody Allen, and he has been a conservation officer for the past 12 years. Back in 2017, he became the regional investigator, and he has been part of every wildlife-related criminal investigation since then. ...
Vancouver woman found dead in tent after apparent drive-by shooting, police say
VANCOUVER, Wash. — A woman was found dead in a tent following what appears to be a drive-by shooting on Wednesday in Vancouver, police said. Around 4 a.m. on Wednesday, officers found the woman on Northeast 66th Avenue near Fourth Plain Boulevard dead from an "apparent" gunshot wound. Clark...
Four Vancouver child care providers get a boost from the state
Four Vancouver early learning centers are among dozens statewide that got a boost from the state Department of Commerce this week. Wednesday, the agency announced $7 million in grants to support minor renovations like updating playground equipment or fencing, or upgrading sanitation or HVAC facilities, in order to improve health and safety.
Camas School District facing budget shortfall, dwindling reserves
The Camas School District’s four-year budget projection shows tough financial times ahead. “As we’ve known, our district’s financial health is on the decline,” Camas School District (CSD) Superintendent John Anzalone told the Camas School Board this week, blaming “rising costs, lagging revenues and a state-funding model that is not aligned with … the real-world costs of running a school district.”
Inslee sends prison staff to Green Hill School in Chehalis to help deal with overcrowding
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee has directed the Department of Corrections to send staff to Green Hill School in Chehalis as the juvenile detention facility faces safety issues resulting from overcrowding. The Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) announced Inslee’s directive on Aug. 13. It followed the agency’s July 8...
Washougal High students attend national anti-drug abuse training
Members of the Unite! Washougal Community Coalition’s Ambassadors program have learned that knowledge is power when it comes to preventing young people from misusing or abusing drugs or alcohol. “We have to obtain the knowledge, because if we don’t know what (information) we’re spreading, then how’s it actually going...
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