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Survey finds nearly 40% of WA parents quit work or got fired after having kids
Jessica Heavner describes it as the hardest decision she’s ever had to make. Heavner, of Federal Way, was working in accounting at the local school district, and when it came time for her annual cost of living raise two years ago, she realized the pay bump would put her over the state’s income limit for […]
After 31 years with Kelso police, chief steps down to lead 911 dispatch
After a 31-year career in law enforcement exclusively with the Kelso Police Department, Kelso Police Chief Darr Kirk is stepping down this month to lead Cowlitz 911. Kirk, 55, is leaving his post Thursday and said he plans to spend the rest of his career at Cowlitz 911 Public Authority.
Honolulu Man Charged With Animal Cruelty for Allegedly Running Over Seagulls on Washington Coast
A man has been charged with animal cruelty and reckless driving after allegedly running over a flock of seagulls with a vehicle on the Washington coast. James Travis, a 64-year-old resident of Honolulu, Hawaii, is accused of the incident that led to the death of 25 protected seagulls near Klipsan Beach in Pacific County.
Oregon State has valid reasons for opposing Elliott forest carbon-crediting scheme
Oregon State University and the Department of State Lands agreed in February 2019 to produce a research and management plan for the Elliott State Forest near Coos Bay by the end of that year. The proposed plan was supposed to focus first on conservation and then on using many of the trees to store carbon […]
'I just collapsed': Single mother of three loses everything in Southeast Portland house fire
PORTLAND, Oregon — A single mother of three lost everything in a house fire in Southeast Portland on Aug. 14. “I just was literally at the stop sign and seen my house was on fire,” said Quan'Naejia Taylor. Taylor and her 11-month-old son were returning from a dinner...
When Is the First Expected Snowfall for Fall 2024 in Washington State
When Is the First Expected Snowfall for Fall 2024 in Washington State?. I can't believe it's already that time of year and winter believe it or not is around the corner in Washington state. Are We Getting A Good Or Bad Winter For Fall 2024 In WA State?. I've always...
Three Separate Drownings Lead to a Heartbreaking Weekend in Oregon
Oregon experienced a tragic weekend with three separate drowning incidents in different parts of the state. These incidents occurred in the Willamette River, Yachats, and Diamond Lake, claiming the lives of three individuals who were either trying to save others or enjoying recreational activities. Willamette River Tragedy: A Heroic Attempt...
Chehalis tiny home development under review August 21
The Chehalis Development Review Committee will meet August 21 to consider a proposed self-storage facility that would include a development of 12 “tiny homes” on Jackson Highway. The 3-acre property is zoned for light industry, which would allow for storage units. Developer Kurt Reddig of KR Homes has...
Ridgefield schools will outsource after-school care
Ridgefield School District will outsource K-6 before- and after-school care starting this September, the district announced last week. On September 9, Right At School, an Illinois-based company that provides school-based care and camp programs nationwide, will take over the district’s existing weekday care programs for K-6 students. Pre-school care programs will continue to be offered by district staff.
9 months after ice storm, students at this Portland school are still waiting to get back in their building
When Portland Public Schools opens in a week, students and staff at a Southwest Portland elementary school shuttered by January’s ice storm still won’t be back on their familiar campus. Instead, students from Markham Elementary will begin their school year on Aug. 27 in a wing of nearby...
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