Wildfires
Dry summer conspired with the pandemic and a wind storm.
A federal program will give some of the state’s unemployed a $300 weekly bump for the past five weeks.
Outdoor fires, even barbecues or in fire pits, are now prohibited.
Weather monitors recommend people limit time outdoors, especially children, seniors and those with heart or lung disease.
All state Department of Natural Resources lands were closed to recreational activities on Sept. 8.
Mullet, the incumbent, came in second during primary, but has raised more money so far.
The office space for an additional 10,000 jobs, making it 25,000 coming to downtown, is expected to complete in 2023.
The Northwest Railway Museum is reopening the Train Shed exhibit hall on Friday, Sept. 11 at 11 a.m. The exhibit was closed earlier this year… Continue reading
Plots an example of decreased stormwater pollution, urban flooding prevention, immigrant connections
The valley’s motel voucher program is keeping some of the most vulnerable off the streets.
It’s estimated that 25% of Washington child care facilities have closed since the pandemic began.
An ordinance requires the water association to provide water usage rates in the city.
“Decision to close the National Archives in Seattle has far-reaching impacts across the Northwest.”
Latest numbers from King County
A letter accuses the APPWW of anti-Muslim bias.
Officer-involved deaths
Court says King County Executive overstepped his authority regarding rules for investigating officer-involved deaths.
Some 250 kokanee fry were taken to the hatchery by ferry.
‘Political giant’
Former U.S. Sen. Slade Gorton died Aug. 19 in Seattle at age 92. Gorton’s political career spanned 40 years in Washington state and Washington, D.C.… Continue reading
