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Washington funding cut proposal threatens waterway cleanup program
19+ hour, 6+ min ago (243+ words) WASHINGTON " The Washington Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is raising concerns over a proposed funding cut that could impact waterway safety. The Vessel Removal Program, which helps remove neglected and abandoned boats from waterways, is at risk. Commissioner of Public…...
Flu activity remains high in Washington and Idaho
4+ week, 17+ hour ago (123+ words) The CDC has reported fewer flu-related hospitalizations and doctor visits during the week that ended on January 17. However, many areas are still experiencing moderate to very high flu activity levels. Listen Live! to Dave and Molly! Dave & Molly Monday - Friday…...
Tacoma police seek help finding vehicle in SR-509 crash that killed WSP trooper
2+ mon, 7+ hour ago (541+ words) UPDATE: December 21 at 4:15 p.m. The Tacoma Police Department is asking for the public's assistance in locating a vehicle involved in the fatal collision on State Route 509. On Friday, December 19, at approximately 7:23 p.m., the trooper was struck by a vehicle while investigating an…...
Tacoma Creek Fire prompts road closures in Pend Oreille County
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (144+ words) PEND OREILLE COUNTY, Wash. " The Tacoma Creek Fire, burning 15 miles northwest of Cusick, has grown to between 1,200 and 1,500 acres, according to the Pend Oreille County Sheriff's Office (POCSO). The fire has led to several road closures, including Blacktail Mountain Road…...
Evacuation levels downgraded for Keeney Fire in Spokane County as firefighters make progress
8+ mon, 1+ day ago (588+ words) Update on 5:35 p.m. Spokane County Fire District 3 has downgraded to Level 1 Evacuation for residents living east of Keeney Road between Washington Road and the 14400 block of Keeney Road. This includes residents living on Rosa Butte Lane and Simms Lane. People living…...
4.5 magnitude earthquake shakes up western Washington
11+ mon, 2+ week ago (135+ words) ORCAS, Wash. - A 4.5 magnitude earthquake shook up western Washington and parts of Canada early Monday morning." USGS says that the earthquake originated near the San Juan Islands and was around a mile deep." The earthquake shake map indicates that the…...