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Can You Believe This Beautiful County Has the Highest Rate of Premature Deaths in WA?
You may have heard the news that King County is the healthiest county in Washington state. “Compared to the national average, King County has a lower rate of premature death and a lower share of adults reporting that they're in poor physical health.” - Axios. Great news for King...
Yakima Valley Libraries preserves its history in a time capsule
Yakima Valley Libraries is celebrating 80 years as a library district. According to its website, the county library district was created around 1945. Candelaria Mendoza is the executive director of Yakima Valley Libraries. Mendoza said reaching 80 years is an important milestone. “The libraries are for the community. We’re very...
OSPI candidates weigh in on school choice
(The Center Square) – A few days after The Seattle Times editorial board came out against school choice, or vouchers, that give families access to education funding, people – including the two candidates for superintendent of public instruction – are weighing in. Live Finne, director of the Center for Education at the Washington Policy Center, was sharply critical of The Seattle Times piece and its contention that "private or religious schools could pick the top tier students and athletes and leave the others in public...
NOAA Predicts: Drenching Rain for Washington This Fall
If you're anything like me, this time of year I feel mixed emotions. I'm excited for slightly cooler temperatures. I love Fall colors but, I will mourn the passing of Summer. I love being outdoors, riding my horse, hiking, camping, and sitting on my back patio. Cold wet weather is...
Rebates on the way for farmers who paid fuel surcharges under WA climate law
Farmers who believe they paid unfair fuel surcharges under the state’s cap-and-trade program can soon apply for a rebate from the state. Next week, Washington’s Department of Licensing will launch an online application for agricultural fuel users who may have been overcharged. People can apply starting Monday. Fuel used in the farm industry is supposed […]
Suds Against Suicide fundraiser set for Sept. 14 in Yakima
YAKIMA, Wash.-The Second Annual Suds Against Suicide is set for Sept. 14 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Chainsaw Cat. The fundraiser for the Washington State Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention is open to all ages and the community is invited to attend or make a donation.
WA state workers plan walkout over what they call 'disrespectful' contract offer
(The Center Square) – The latest bargaining session between union leadership for the Washington Federation of State Employees and the Office of Financial Management lasted 15 hours, but apparently did not bring the two sides any closer to a contract agreement. WFSE members have scheduled a Sept. 10 walkout for some 50,000 state employees. According to a union update, leaders are frustrated with negotiations on the new two-year contract (2025-2027)...
Pasco PD responds to questions over what is considered "a danger to the public" after gang-related shooting
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Walla Walla Police respond to high school area after report of a man with a gun
WALLA WALLA, Wash. - Officers with the Walla Walla Police Department responded Friday morning to a report of a man seen with a gun walking in the area of Walla Walla High School.
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