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The Forest Is Calling – Want To be A Campground Host?
Each year the Forest Service needs people to help campers and visitors make the most of their visit, check in to their camping spot, and maintain campground facilities. These are the duties of a ‘campground host.’ Continue Reading The Forest Is Calling – Want To be A Campground Host?
How To Have A Healthy Heart
When February was dedicated as American Heart Month over 50 years ago, it followed a steep rise in heart disease in the 20th century. Continue Reading How To Have A Healthy Heart
Are Homeless Being Bused Into The Tri Cities?
Franklin County Commissioner Clint Didier said in a public meeting that a state trooper north of Pasco told him homeless people were being bussed in from Seattle. Didier claims he was by the 395 overpass. Continue Reading Are Homeless Being Bused Into The Tri Cities?
Washington Governor Says Announcement On State Indoor Mask Mandate Coming Next Week
As states from Oregon to New York announce plans to end mask mandates, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee on Wednesday announced that he’s lifting outdoor masking requirements and plans to announce next week a date when the face-covering rules for public indoor spaces and schools will be lifted. Continue Reading Washington Governor Says Announcement On State Indoor Mask Mandate Coming Next Week
Washington State Legislators Propose Tax On Oregon Drivers’ Fuel
Democrats in charge of the Washington Legislature are proposing a new tax on gasoline and diesel fuel destined for Oregon, Idaho and Alaska to partially pay for a cornucopia of highway, transit, rail, bike trail and ferry construction across Washington state. The “exported fuel tax” was included in a transportation spending and revenue package unveiled Tuesday in Olympia. Continue Reading Washington State Legislators Propose Tax On Oregon Drivers’ Fuel
Richland Fred Meyer Shooter: A Tale Of Fraying Mental Health And Early Warnings
Local police say the man who shot two people Monday at a crowded Richland Fred Meyer grocery store had been experiencing declining mental health for weeks. Continue Reading Richland Fred Meyer Shooter: A Tale Of Fraying Mental Health And Early Warnings
Washington Lawmakers Unveil 16-Year Transportation Package
The Move Ahead Washington transportation package was announced February 8. Continue Reading Washington Lawmakers Unveil 16-Year Transportation Package
Teen Dating Violence Is Serious In WA
One in three U.S. teens have experienced violence from a dating partner. Physical, psychological, and digital abuse are common abuser’s behavior. During February, organizations in Washington raise awareness and work to prevent teen dating violence. Continue Reading Teen Dating Violence Is Serious In WA
Richland Fred Meyer Shooting Suspect Apprehended
Richland police officials say the shooting suspect has been apprehended on his way north to Spokane from the Tri-Cities late Monday night. Police haven’t yet released the names of the victims. The injured person was last known to be in critical condition Monday. Continue Reading Richland Fred Meyer Shooting Suspect Apprehended
1 Dead, 1 Injured At Richland Fred Meyer Shooting
One man died and another man was injured in a shooting at a Fred Meyer grocery store in Richland, Washington. Continue Reading 1 Dead, 1 Injured At Richland Fred Meyer Shooting
Covid Rates Are Exploding In Eastern WA
Education District 123 covers Benton and Franklin county and has the highest Covid case rates in Washington state. Mitigation efforts at local schools from masking and distancing continue, but some school board members are pushing back against those measures Continue Reading Covid Rates Are Exploding In Eastern WA
Cultural Access Program In Tacoma Completes First Funding Year
The pandemic is still churning, but as we round the corner on its second year, we can look back on how we’ve adapted, created and lived. One mark of this perseverance is the rollout of the Tacoma Creates program, the first program in Washington state under recent Cultural Access Legislation.
Continue Reading Cultural Access Program In Tacoma Completes First Funding Year
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