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Aerospace industry seen as key to Washington’s economic growth, new report says
(The Center Square) – A new report from the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce finds that the aerospace industry is a key driver of economic growth in Washington state. The aerospace industry generated more than $71 billion in business revenues and $19.4 billion in labor income last year, according to the report. The report also found that […]
Are offshore wind turbines coming to Washington?
Wind turbines in Washington state. You see them surrounding Ellensburg and the tri-cities. But now people are asking the question, do we need offshore wind turbines for Washington state?. According to crosscut.com,. ‘Last spring, the state legislature allocated $625,000 to study developing an offshore wind turbine industry. Of that, $375,000...
Washington gray wolves stay on the state’s endangered species list
The Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission has ruled to keep gray wolves in Washington on the state’s endangered species list. The pair of close pair of 5-4 votes which took place last week, ends more than a year of sometimes bitter fighting between both sides of the controversial issue.
Randy Arozarena traded to Mariners, Dylan Cease throws a no-hitter, Marlins fire sale
It’s been a jam-packed 24 hours in the baseball world that saw the Seattle Mariners trading for Randy Arozarena from the Tampa Bay Rays, the Miami Marlins trading A.J. Puk to the Arizona Diamondbacks and San Diego Padres ace Dylan Cease throwing a no-hitter against the Washington Nationals. Jake...
Discover your flying mammal neighbors at Normandy Park’s Bat Prowl on Friday, Aug. 2
Nature enthusiasts are invited to join the Bat Prowl on Friday night, Aug. 2, 2024, a thrilling evening event dedicated to exploring the fascinating world of bats. The event will start at 7 p.m. and take place at Cove Beach (map below), and participants are asked to meet in the parking lot at dusk.
This Week on PubliCola: July 27, 2024
When Burien City Manager Adolfo Bailon didn’t get the swift response he expected to his non-emergency 911 call about unsheltered people he believed were using drugs, he went straight to the top, complaining to the then-police chief, Ted Boe, before going to Boe’s boss, King County Sheriff Patti Cole-Tindall.
Gee Scott’s immediate takeaways from Seahawks training camp
KIRO radio host and media personality Gee Scott was at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center (VMAC) where the Seattle Seahawks began training camp for the upcoming 2024 season under first-time head coach Mike Macdonald. “All in all, it was a great day. The fans were out there,” Gee said on...
Washington State Pack Acquires Three Transfers for 2025 Season – Pitchers McPartland & Bumiller, Outfielder O’Gorman
Head Coach Victoria Hayward announces the signing of pitchers Jessica McPartland and Tess Bumiller, along with outfielder Lexi O'Gorman, to bolster the Pack's roster for the 2025 campaign, enhancing the pitching staff and outfield lineup. McPartland threw 173 strikeouts in 164.1 innings with a 2.39 ERA. Bumiller struck out 56...
Upcoming Programs at the Shoreline Lake Forest Park Senior Activity Center
Scam and Fraud Prevention Workshop for Seniors -Join us at the Shoreline Lake Forest Park Senior Activity Center for an in-person cyber security training by F5 experts! With over 60 years of combined IT experience, our presenters will share practical advice on spotting and avoiding scams online. The presentation will focus on email scams, phone scams, fraudulent online shopping websites, keeping your passwords safe, and more!
Claws for concern: The green crab epidemic threatening Washington clams
Scientists are diving deep into the mysteries of Washington’s coastal ecosystems, focusing on the invasive European green crabs. Their research aims to uncover how these crabs are affecting local habitats and contributing to the decline in Manila clam harvests.
Like FREE Ice Cream? You should go to the Highline SeaTac Botanical Garden this Sunday
If you dig FREE Ice Cream, be sure you’re one of the first 200 people to visit the Highline SeaTac Botanical Garden this Sunday, July 28, 2024. The popular, annual Ice Cream Social returns to the Garden Sunday from 11 a. m. – 2 p.m. The Guest Speaker...
Home inventory up more than a third in the Evergreen State
Jul. 26—MOSES LAKE — There are a lot more homes available in Washington state than there were a year ago, according to data released in July by the Northwest Multiple Listing Service. Statewide, there were 14,393 active listings in the state, in June 2024, the latest month for which data was available, a 35.7% increase over June 2023. The change wasn't quite as noticeable in Grant County, ...
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