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Disease-Carrying Mosquitoes Bringing ‘Break-Bone Fever’ to WA
It seems there's a new illness every so often to be concerned over. From bird flu to swine flu to the dreaded ebolavirus and beyond, there's always new reasons to wash your hands, keep clean and avoid contact with most everything and every one. The latest one coming to the...
Bureau of Land Management issues fire restrictions for Northwest Oregon district
Fire restrictions are in effect for all Bureau of Land Management public lands throughout the Northwest Oregon District. BLM leaders encourage all visitors to be aware of active restrictions and closures as warmer, drier weather sets in around the Pacific Northwest. These fire restrictions help reduce the risk of human-caused fires. The BLM Oregon/Washington statewide Fire Restrictions went into effect May 24th, prohibiting fireworks, exploding targets or metallic targets, steel component ammunition (core or jacket), tracer or incendiary devices, and sky lanterns. ...
Stunning photos offer chilling look at Mount St. Helens eruption
The United States Geological Service (USGS) recently shared that Mount St. Helens appears to be going through a "recharge" phase. Naturally, every time we hear news about Mount St. Helens having any volcanic activity - even if it is deemed to be non-threatening - we immediately pay attention. But why is that, when there are over 100 volcanoes in the United States - including 19 in Washington State alone?
FBI Issues Jugging Warning: Video All Washingtonians Need to See
The FBI has issued a warning of an increasing crime trend called "jugging." Jugging is when a criminal suspect or group targets a customer leaving a bank ATM, or building with a significant amount of cash. Thieves approach victims as they get into their vehicles, or in some cases actually follow the victim as they drive off, to rob them at another location.
Beware of Remote Job Scams Targeting Washington State College Students
I can't go 5 minutes without hearing about another scam that is making this world just a little bit worse. So here I am telling you about a new one going around, targeting college students looking for a remote work job. The scam goes a little something like this:. Posting...
State AGs ramp up scrutiny of alleged price-fixing in rental housing
In the past two years, more than 30 lawsuits have been filed in federal and state courts alleging that companies such as RealPage and Yardi are equipping corporate landlords with software algorithms that allow competitors to collude on rent prices. Algorithmic price estimates, in which landlords rely on complex data formulas to set rental rates, […] The post State AGs ramp up scrutiny of alleged price-fixing in rental housing appeared first on Washington State Standard.
Expansion of Washington State Clean Energy Project Moving Forward, per Inslee's Request
The state Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council is moving forward with potential changes to the certification agreement for the Horse Heaven wind farm project after Gov. Jay Inslee sent it back requesting it be expanded. The main contention between the council and Inslee is that the proposed certification agreement for...
WA housing discrimination complaints dip, bucking national trend
This article was originally published by the Washington State Standard. Complaints from people who say they are being discriminated against in the housing market declined in Washington last year, but remained at an all-time high nationwide. It’s the third year in a row that the national record for such complaints has been broken, according to a recent report from the National Fair Housing Alliance.
Opening reception for ‘Postmarked: Connecting Communities’ at Postmark Center this Thursday, July 25
Postmark Center for the Arts will be holding an Opening Reception this Thursday, July 25, 2024 for its newest exhibition, Postmarked: Connecting Communities. “Please join us for the opening reception this Thursday evening to celebrate the collaboration of various creative communities.”. Postmarked: Connecting Communities is a mail-art project that aims...
Kent Police arrest woman in domestic violence case after 4-hour standoff
After about an four-hour standoff, Kent Police arrested a 27-year-old Kent woman for investigation of unlawful imprisonment domestic violence (DV), two counts of fourth-degree assault DV and two counts of interfering with reporting of a DV. Officers were dispatched at 10:20 a.m. Monday, July 22 to a home in the...
Kent tries to keep water fountain going at Town Square Plaza
The Town Square Plaza water fountain in Kent has kept kids cool and entertained for 15 years. But with that age has come operating trials and regular shutdowns of the popular fountain at the city park, 426 W. Smith St. “The Town Square Plaza water fountain presents a complex challenge...
Emerald Downs: Huge Weekend of Racing! 2 Big Stakes and a Deadheat, the Sprint Series and the Baby Derby
(Auburn, WA) After 10,000 fans last Sunday for the Corgi races, this week was all about what Emerald Downs was built for, thoroughbred racing. The inaugural Hollywood Harbor Sprint Series was on Saturday with 2 heats and 15 runners and then on Sunday the Washington Legislative Stakes was followed by the Governor’s Stakes for our 1st double header of Stakes races of the year.
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