Fri, Feb 10, 2012
Conference: Who's Caring for WA's In-Home Caregivers?
On Saturday, the first "Care Congress" in Washington takes place in Seattle. It's an offshoot of a national coalition, Caring Across Generations, which says the only way to ease the critical shortage of home-care workers is to treat them better.
Thu, Feb 9, 2012
McKenna, state AGs and feds obtain $25 billion in mortgage relief from banks
Washington homeowners to receive $648 million in benefits
Larsen, Smith: $2 Million Coming for Puget Sound and Adjacent Waters Restoration
DUI promotions help limit Super Bowl arrests
State high court denies Attorney General's motion for reconsideration
State AP Scores, Participation Rates Continue Rise
Bill sponsored by Rep. Mike Hope would create jobs in Marysville
House Bill 2772, sponsored by Rep. Mike Hope, would encourage new manufacturing businesses and help create jobs while protecting the environment. No small feat in this year’s legislative session.
Wed, Feb 8, 2012
New WSDOT cameras, hardware showcase 16 miles of I-5 in north Snohomish County
For years, drivers in Snohomish County had to guess what traffic conditions would be like on Interstate 5 north of Everett.
Statement by Washington United for Marriage on Prop 8 Ruling
US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit draws narrow conclusion; affirms Prop 8 violates US Constitution
Tue, Feb 7, 2012
Dial 9-1-1 to reach emergency assistance
Need help fast? Dial 9-1-1.
Aging Dams Pose Challenges for Fish and Feds
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is testing the oil used in electrical equipment at dams on the Columbia and Snake Rivers to see if contains polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), chemicals that can contaminate the water around the dams
Mon, Feb 6, 2012
Hope supports K-12 education budget released today
House Republicans released their K-12 education budget today. Rep. Mike Hope, who serves on the House Education Appropriations and Oversight Committee, is in strong support of this budget and funding education first.
Everett Police Seek Public’s Help in Locating Missing Person
The Everett Police Department is seeking the public’s help in locating Ms. Meara Lynn Nichols who was reported missing on Tuesday January 31st, 2012.
Local students bring reforms to Olympia
OLYMPIA--For years, students from Snohomish High School have woken up early to ride buses down to the state capitol. They don’t go to hear speeches or watch hearings.
County launches year-long effort to reduce waste stream
Bill would save lives of young athletes with cardiac arrest
A Homegrown Bank for Washington?
Backers of creating a public bank in Washington are proposing the idea to the Legislature again this year.
Fri, Feb 3, 2012
Northeast WA Gets Big Grant for Forest Restoration
Northeastern Washington is getting $968,000 in federal funds for forest restoration work, as part of a larger effort announced on Thursday by Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack.
Thu, Feb 2, 2012
Important police reform legislation advances
After two years of hard work, House Bill 2668, which changes state bail practices, passed out of the House Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness Committee with a 9-1 vote.
Wed, Feb 1, 2012
Full closure of SR 522 near Monroe set for tonight, tomorrow
MONROE – Late-night drivers who use State Route 522 near Monroe should plan ahead for full closures of the highway overnight tonight and Thursday as crews install a new sign bridge.
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