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The EPA announces $1.7 million in grants to reduce mining pollution in transboundary watersheds between the U.S. and British Columbia, benefiting indigenous tribes and local agencies.
Community & Society in ...
The Washington Conservation Corps is seeking recruits for environmental service roles, offering hands-on experience and career opportunities in ecology.
Washington's Department of Ecology presents a draft plan to combat bacterial pollution in Drayton Harbor, inviting public comments to refine strategies for clean water and ecosystem protection.
Politics & Govt in ...
Washington State Productivity Board will meet to address government efficiency and employee incentive programs, aiming to balance fiscal responsibilities with innovative cost-saving measures.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
A 22-year-old Mexican man was sentenced to three years in prison for his role in a SeaTac drug trafficking operation, with plans for deportation after his term.
Authorities disrupted a Sinaloa Cartel-linked drug ring in Washington, seizing large drug quantities and indicting 19, with ongoing searches for six individuals.
Fun & Entertainment in ...
Bothell's art scene features new installations by Creative Arts Grant recipients, including Rohini Mathur's "Pollinators Celebration" mural and an orca-themed mural by Rachael Kutz that promotes conservation.
Authorities closed parts of Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest during the ongoing manhunt for murder suspect Travis Decker, including several trails and campgrounds near Leavenworth.
Weather & Environment in ...
The National Weather Service issued an extreme heat warning for Seattle and surrounding areas, highlighting risks of heat-related illness and urging precautions.
IFIT investigates a fatal police shooting in Bellevue, committing to weekly updates on the case involving a 60-year-old man, with demands for transparency.
Thurston County issues a "Hazardous Weather" advisory ahead of a heatwave, extending shelter-in-place operations and offering resources for those without shelter.
Construction in Edgewater continues over the weekend for a new bridge, with noisy work scheduled from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. This includes installing metal casings for bridge columns using an oscillator.
Governor Ferguson and Rep. Larsen discussed the impacts of federal SNAP cuts at a session in Lynnwood Elementary School, expressing concerns over the toll on Washingtonians.
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