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APAI 2024 Annual Training Conference: A Celebration of Collaboration
Kecia Rongen, ISRB Chair, meets with Author and Consultant, Erin Jones at the APAI Annual Training Conference. (Brendan Baptiste, Communications Office) The Association of Paroling Authorities International (APAI) hosted its 2024 Annual Training Conference in Bellevue, Washington, an event for professionals in the field of parole and community corrections. This year's conference was notable for its engaging sessions, distinguished speakers, and special recognitions, all set against the backdrop of the Pacific Northwest’s vibrant atmosphere.
Around the Northwest, hot, dry, windy weather fuels fires
Dry, hot and windy conditions have communities on alert for wildfire danger across the Pacific Northwest. Those conditions propelled fire growth over the weekend, and more of the same weather is expected this week. In eastern Oregon, two large fires are burning. The Falls Fire that started on Wednesday is...
Sam Hartman shares his first screenshot of EA Sports NCAA College Football 2025
The early access for EA Sports College Football 2025 dropped on Monday, and many, including former Notre Dame football quarterbackSam Hartman fired up their consoles. The current Washington Commanders player shared on social media that he had to get some frustrations out, but not with his most recent former team, the Irish. Hartman routed Clemson using Wake Forest, scoring 105 while allowing 34 points. It makes plenty of sense for him to target the Tigers, as he faced them four separate times in his collegiate career, each of them resulting in a loss for Hartman’s teams. His best shots came this past season and in 2022 when they battled into a second overtime. Just blowing off some steam… 😅😂 @EASPORTSCollege pic.twitter.com/XR406xjLMR — Sam Hartman (@sam_hartman10) July 16, 2024 Hopefully Hartman picks up the sticks with Notre Dame soon, and shares another moment of him blowing off some steam. Contact/Follow us @IrishWireND on X (Formerly Twitter), and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Notre Dame news, notes, and opinions. Follow Mike on X: @MikeFChen
REMINDER: Burien’s FREE ‘Music in the Park’ continues with The Spyrographs this Thursday night
REMINDER: Burien’s free 2024 ‘Music in the Park’ series continues this Thursday night, July 18, 2024 at Lake Burien School Memorial Park, with groovy live music from The Spyrographs. The free outdoor concert series will continue outside every Thursday night through Aug. 22, with performances running from...
Exhausted Hotshot Fire Crews Watch As Washington Burns
The Pioneer Fire in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest has expanded to 15,757 acres, 14% contained. Firefighters have been working diligently to protect the community of Stehekin through strategic firing operations. These controlled burns, conducted about 8 miles southeast of Stehekin, have created a buffer zone by removing dry and dead ground fuels.
GOURMONDO AND LONG SHADOWS VINTNERS ANNOUNCE EXCLUSIVE ELEVATED TASTING EXPERIENCE
Guests are invited to enjoy this new tasting menu at Long Shadows Vintners’ renowned Woodinville tasting room starting July 19) (The collaboration features a six-course tasting menu and sipping experience. Images courtesy of Long Shadows Vintners.) July 15, 2024 – Woodinville, WA — Gourmondo is excited to unveil a...
Hosting Dinners for Change with Kelly Welk
Kelly Welk and her family in Bremerton are helping change lives one dinner plate at a time. About 10 years ago, she learned about Atlas Free, an organization based in Kirkland that is dedicated to ending human trafficking. Welk, who has a passion for hosting dinner parties, came up with the idea to host a dinner where she asked her friends whether they would pay for a seat so the funds could be donated to Atlas Free. That became the first Freedom Dinner.
WA officials propose focus on America's shortcomings for its upcoming 250th birthday
(The Center Square) – Planners of Washington state's participation in a national celebration of the 250th anniversary of America's founding want to put heavy emphasis on some of the country's darker history, including underrepresented voices. Members of Washington's America250 committee met to get an update on plans for the semiquincentennial celebration of the founding of the country to take place July 4, 2026, commemorating and celebrating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. ...
Signatures submitted for Washington initiative prohibiting restrictions on access to natural gas
Welcome to the Monday, July 15, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day:. Signatures submitted for Washington initiative prohibiting restrictions on access to natural gas. Republican incumbents have lost at a higher rate than Democratic incumbents in all even-years but one since 2010.
Washington faces shortfall of qualified special education teachers, audit finds
Washington lacks qualified special education teachers and teachers’ aides, but the state doesn’t know how bad the problem really is — just that at least 1.5% of the teachers aren’t qualified for their jobs. That’s according to a new state audit, which found that alongside high vacancy rates in special education, a “significant number of […] The post Washington faces shortfall of qualified special education teachers, audit finds appeared first on Washington State Standard.
WA company aims to bridge healthcare gap in rural areas
LEAVENWORTH – Dopl Technologies is on a mission to improve healthcare access in rural underserved areas of Washington state and beyond. The Bothell-based software company provides diagnostic imaging through collaborations with Cascade Medical in Leavenworth and other rural medical centers in the state. The company was founded in 2022...
Gloria Nagler: Different but alike
Despite the difference in the portion of white displayed, both the Douglas' Squirrel and Dark-eyed Junco in these images, taken in our yard, are leucistic. Not albino, because, e.g., their eyes are not affected. The internet tells me its a partial or total loss of pigmentation. I've seen a number...
30-day Residency Requirement for Washington State Voter Registration Struck Down
A 30-day residency requirement to register to vote in Washington state will not go into effect, after a federal judge struck it down. Under the requirement, eligible voters would not have been able to register within 30 days, even if they moved from one locality to another within the state.
Redmond Police warn of violent fake gold scam targeting vulnerable residents
REDMOND, Wash. - Scammers peddling fake gold jewelry on the Eastside are targeting vulnerable residents, including elderly and non-English-speaking residents. An attempted swindle caught on camera in Redmond turned into a full-out mugging, raising concerns among authorities. "The reason we’re bringing attention to it today is because we are seeing...
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