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With wildfires increasing, the threat to utilities is also on the rise
Wildfires pose a threat to the energy sector — both the critical infrastructure that generates energy, like dams and wind turbines, and the infrastructure that delivers electricity to consumers, mainly transmission lines.
The Sourdough Fire in Whatcom County has caused two dams that provide power to Seattle to go offline for stretches of multiple days — the Ross and Diablo dams. Earlier this summer, the Newell Road fire near Goldendale had crews battling flames under wind turbines.
Continue Reading With wildfires increasing, the threat to utilities is also on the rise
Ranked-choice voting in Idaho could happen with 2024 ballot initiative
The goal of the Idahoans for Open Primaries initiative is to bring ranked-choice voting and open primaries to Idaho. If enough signatures are gathered, the initiative will be on the… Continue Reading Ranked-choice voting in Idaho could happen with 2024 ballot initiative
Dolly Parton celebrates Imagination Library of Washington
The Imagination Library of Washington has gifted 1.6 million books to early learners statewide. Dolly Parton began the program in her home state of Tennessee in 1995. Washington created its statewide program in 2022 and on Aug. 15, the country music star celebrated its reach here, with those who made it possible. Continue Reading Dolly Parton celebrates Imagination Library of Washington
Dairy Steamer: Milk cows, like people, get hot and farmers use innovative ways to cool them
Maple, the 7-year-old yellow lab, takes a swift lick on a couple of milkers near Sunnyside, Washington. (Photo: Anna King) Listen (Runtime 3:54) Read It’s hot! It hit about 110… Continue Reading Dairy Steamer: Milk cows, like people, get hot and farmers use innovative ways to cool them
Distrito legislativo de Washington Central debe redibujarse
Un juez federal dictaminó que el estado de Washington debe adoptar y promulgar nuevos mapas legislativos para la región del valle de Yakima antes de febrero de 2024. Continue Reading Distrito legislativo de Washington Central debe redibujarse
Heat safety 101: Prevention, warnings and treatment
A heat warning issued Tuesday through Thursday for areas including Orofino, Riggins, Hells Canyon and the Salmon River means more people will be at risk of heat illness. Here’s how you can stay safe and cool. Continue Reading Heat safety 101: Prevention, warnings and treatment
Planes and helicopters, dozens of firefighters called to fight Trinity Fire near the Tri-Cities
Fire crews tend the Trinity Fire just outside the Tri-Cities on August 14. (Photo: Anna King) There is a new several hundred acre fire burning part of Rattlesnake Mountain near… Continue Reading Planes and helicopters, dozens of firefighters called to fight Trinity Fire near the Tri-Cities
No Air Conditioner? No Sweat! Build A DIY Swamp Cooler
Different typed of DIY Swamp Coolers https://www.diycraftsy.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/7-Simple-DIY-Homemade-Swamp-Cooler-Plans.jpg STORY BY ASH BEARD AND MARY ELLEN PITNEY Originally pusblished July 28, 2022 A heat wave is on the way in Eastern Washington.… Continue Reading No Air Conditioner? No Sweat! Build A DIY Swamp Cooler
Vacaciones en el “paraíso” se convierten en desastre para familia de Washington
Cuando una familia de Tri-Cities viajó a Hawai, esperaba que fueran las vacaciones de su vida. En lugar de eso, se encontraron con las mismas condiciones a las que están acostumbrados: fuertes vientos, mucho humo y desastrosos incendios forestales. Continue Reading Vacaciones en el “paraíso” se convierten en desastre para familia de Washington
Central Washington Legislative District must be redrawn
A Federal Judge has ruled that Washington State must adopt and enact new legislative maps for the Yakima Valley region by February 2024. Continue Reading Central Washington Legislative District must be redrawn
Washington State team deploys to help in aftermath of deadly Hawaii fires
A team of search and rescue personnel based out of the Pierce County Department of Emergency Management deployed to Hawaii Friday after President Joe Biden ordered federal aid to the state to help areas impacted by devastating wildfires.
The 45-person FEMA team is made up of emergency responders and other professionals trained in search and rescue from Pierce and King counties.
Continue Reading Washington State team deploys to help in aftermath of deadly Hawaii fires
Futuro de Pac-12 preocupa a alumnos y ex alumnos de WSU
Cada ESPN College GameDay, en algún lugar de la multitud se puede ver una bandera carmesí gigante con el logotipo de la Universidad Estatal de Washington ondeando por encima de las cabezas de la gente. La bandera ha adornado los televisores de los aficionados al fútbol americano 287 veces en total, pero este año podría haber un pequeño inconveniente para la diversión. Continue Reading Futuro de Pac-12 preocupa a alumnos y ex alumnos de WSU
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