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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...
Superintendent of Public Instruction Reykdal moves forward to general election alongside Olson
OLYMPIA, Wash. – Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal will face David Olson in the November general election after the two candidates placed first and second respectively in the Aug. 6 primary. Reykdal, who has been superintendent since 2017, was the top-pick amongst primary voters with 81% of votes...
Ohio MD Who Defrauded Residents In 7 E WA Counties Sentenced
An Ohio physician has pled guilty to charges that he conspired to accept kickbacks in connection with a fraudulent telemarketing and medical supply scheme that impacted Washington and other states. Fifty-one-year-old Thomas Andrew Webster was given a sentence of 24 months in federal custody, followed by three years of supervised...
Republican who voted to impeach Trump advances in Washington House race
Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-Wash.), one of the last remaining Republicans who voted to impeach former President Trump still in Congress, advanced to the general election in his bid for another term representing Washington’s 4th District, Decision Desk HQ has projected. Newhouse made it through a crowded primary for the...
State Identification no Longer Required for Online Voter Registration in Washington State
OLYMPIA - A new law is making it easier for Washingtonians to register to vote online if they don't have a driver's license. The law comes from a bill passed in 2023 that went into effect July 15, just in time for this year's primary election earlier this week. Under the new law, people can register to vote with the last four digits of their Social Security number and an uploaded photo of their signature.
Angela Poe Russell: Sidewalks in disrepair hurt WA’s disabled community
I was really struck by how many people connected with my commentary on the “It’s all about Me” disease. It’s something we all can be guilty of. That’s why it often takes a personal experience to gain a new perspective. And that’s exactly what happened to me.
Pacific Northwest air quality improvements slow but steady Friday amid wildfires
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – The first thing you’ll see out the door Friday is haze. Wildfire smoke will still be streaming overhead across the Willamette Valley. But as each hour ticks along small improvements will be underway. Our wind direction will become more westerly by the second half of the day. Air quality should be noticeably […]
WA renters say unregulated ‘junk fees’ are being used to retaliate, discriminate
In the midst of a summer heat wave in July 2023, Vancouver resident ShaWayne Hodges walked out to her porch and saw a notice posted on her front door. A drive-by inspection of her four-bedroom house had found “brown, long and dying grass on the front yards,” the notice said. It meant Hodges wasn’t maintaining […]
Four Baby Names Now Banned in Washington State
Lots of people have unique names for their babies. However, most states prohibit baby names with numerals, symbols, or emojis in them. Believe it or not, in Washington, there are 4 names you absolutely cannot give to your child. They are:. Santa Claus. There is only one Santa, or Saint...
Unexpected Amazon Package Could Be “Brushing Scam” In Washington State
What Is The "Brushing" Scam And Why Is It Coming To Washington State?. If you see a package from Amazon on your doorstep and you didn't order anything from Amazon, it might be a part of what they call the "brushing" scam. How Can I Not Get Scammed By Fake...
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