Mon, Aug 17, 2009
Homeless housing programs move forward
Three Snohomish County agencies will share more than $2 million to increase housing units for low-income and homeless families and individuals.
WA's Fall Chemical Roundup Begins
Washington's fall roundup of pesticides from large farms and commercial users will soon be underway, and last year it netted more than 120,000 pounds.
Vilsack Visits WA, Promises "Vision" for Forestlands
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack is in the Northwest today, where he promises a major policy address about the future of the U.S. Forest Service.
Hot August, Not-So-Hot Primary?
Most WA Counties Vote by Mail for Aug. 18 Election
WA Community Leaders Asked to Help Fill After-School Hours
School will start again before you know it and, for parents, that also means figuring out what to do with the kids in the hours after school. The City of Tacoma has decided it's not just a problem for parents, and wants to include more businesses and community leaders in developing and supporting after-school activities.
Mon, Aug 3, 2009
VETERANS: Murray says Post-9/11 GI Bill “Throws Open Doors” to College Education for Washington Veterans
As historic program goes into effect, Murray touts benefits to thousands of Iraq and Afghanistan veterans in Washington state
Commissioner Goldmark names new Division Manager for Resource Protection
Leader of DNR fire program has background in forestry
Fri, Jul 31, 2009
Happy Birthday, ADA – A Work in Progress for WA
This week, as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) begins its twentieth year, it is widely considered to be a landmark piece of civil rights legislation.
Business is Booming at WA Farmers Markets
"Washington Farmers Market Week," an official nod to the farmers who set up booths and sell their wares to individual consumers.
Thu, Jul 30, 2009
Fire danger is very high in western and central Washington
DNR responded to 40 new wildfire incidents today
TVW to webcast county aerospace summit live
More than 300 people expected to attend growing event
Recovery Funds Keep Cops on the Job in Snohomish and Skagit
U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) today announced more than $1 million in recovery dollars for local police departments in Burlington, Everett and Snohomish, Washington.
A Last-Minute Healthcare Plea to WA Lawmakers
AARP Converges on Congress for Pre-Recess Meetings
Fire season snapshot: High number of fires, low number of acres burned
Outlook for continued dry conditions and record heat statewide
Larsen to Host “Conversations with Veterans” Across Northwest Washington
Veterans Forums in Five Counties to Focus on Veterans’ Health Care, Benefits, Job Training
SR 20 North Cascades Highway closed due to mudslide
A mudslide west of Rainy Pass has closed SR 20 in both directions at the east- and west-side closure gates until Thursday afternoon, July 30
Cooling Shelters
Stevens sends open letter to Murray, Cantwell and Larsen urging “no” vote on Obama’s national health insurance plan
en. Val Stevens, R-Arlington, today announced she has sent an open letter to Washington’s U.S. Senators Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell and her own U.S. Representative, Rick Larsen urging them to reject President Obama’s “public health option.”
Larsen: We Are One Step Closer to Health Care Reform that Works for Washington State
U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) today praised an agreement that brings Congress one step closer to passing health care reform that works for Washington state.
Tue, Jul 28, 2009
Report: Times Get Tougher for WA Children
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