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Pest Expert Warns ‘Bug Boom’ will Infest Washington This Summer
Get ready to be buried by bugs this summer in Washington State!. Washington State Pest Populations Predicted to Explode This Summer. As meteorologists forecast a warmer-than-average summer with regular rainfall across Washington in 2024, experts are predicting a surge in pests that could have an impact statewide. The anticipated weather conditions are expected to largely increase populations of cockroaches, ants, spiders, houseflies, bed bugs, centipedes, crickets, and silverfish. These high numbers of insect pests in Washington State are expected to seek shelter indoors and thrive in the warm, moist environment.
Court fight tests Washington’s protections for tenants threatened with eviction
When a tenant in Washington faces eviction, it’s possible they can reach a settlement agreement with their landlord that allows them to stay in their home. A state law approved in 2021 bars these agreements from forcing renters to waive certain protections – things like rights to mediation of tenant-landlord disagreements, rent repayment plans, and 14-day eviction notices.
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?
Fourth of July fireworks keep firefighters busy around western WA
RENTON, Wash. - Fourth of July fireworks continue to keep fire departments across our area busy. It started with several fires sparking throughout western Washington on Thursday. "The flames went straight up into the air," said Michael Mitchell. "It was hot." Mitchell described a small brush fire that erupted just...
Eye for an eye? One Washington execution was not equal to its crime
You might think of Washington as a progressive state. But unbelievable as it may seem, Washington State only fully abolished the death penalty in 2023. The state's last execution was just 13 years prior. Whether you approve or disapprove of capital punishment, there's a curious outlier among the 110 executions in Washington.
WA counties to receive nearly $30M in payments for tax-exempt federal land
Washington’s counties will share close to $30 million in payments this year from the U.S. government to compensate them for untaxable federal land within their boundaries. The Interior Department last week announced $621.2 million in Payments in Lieu of Taxes for state and local governments nationwide. How much each place receives depends on the number […] The post WA counties to receive nearly $30M in payments for tax-exempt federal land appeared first on Washington State Standard.
3 Things To Do | Car show, live music and more!
On July 20, the Ephrata Chamber of Commerce will host a car show and shine from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on C Street NW in Ephrata. For more information about the event and registration information, visit https://www.ephratachamber.org/anything-with-wheels/. Live Music at Beaumont Cellars. Beaumont Cellars is hosting live music throughout...
‘Try harder at what, being a boy?’: Kennewick School Board defends Title IX
KENNEWICK – The Kennewick School Board passed a resolution condemning transgender participation in women’s athletics last week after a Spokane Valley student recently took the state title for the girls’ 400-meter dash. Before becoming a state champion, the student raced with the boys, according to the Independent...
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