Fire Warning!
Fire managers in the Pacific Northwest are warning that wildfires in Washington and Oregon may continue burning until significant rain or snow arrives this fall. With more lightning forecasted this month, officials are focusing on risk management and community protection. Firefighters will establish containment lines to shield critical areas, including homes and power lines. Residents […]
Read More2 New Bills on Governor’s Desk
Two significant bills are now on Washington Governor Jay Inslee’s desk. House Bill 2428 aims to boost local economies by allowing cities to share tax revenue. Meanwhile, Senate Bill 5780 seeks to address the shortage of public defenders and prosecutors in rural areas. Both bills await the Governor’s signature.
Read MoreMushroom Permits Available
The USDA says now… as the snow recedes, mushrooms will begin returning to the forest floor. Personal-use mushroom picking is free and does not require a permit or payment under the legal limits, which authorizes an individual to harvest, possess, or transport less than a gallon of them in Oregon and less than five gallons […]
Read MoreGood Jobs Aplenty in Washington
If you are looking for work, you might be in the right place. According to a new study, the state of Washington is the best state for job hunters. The personal finance website WalletHub compared all 50 states across 35 key indicators of job-market strength, opportunity, and economic vitality to determine the best and worst […]
Read MoreMore Firefighters Needed
The Washington State Department of Natural Resources has plans to hire 61 permanent positions related to fire fighting and forest health, including hand crew superintendents, foremen and squad bosses, and heavy equipment operators. While these type of positions are usually seasonal, and based on the level of firefighting activity, the recent hotter, drier weather they […]
Read MoreMajority of Washington Residents Report Subscription Issues
The Washington State Attorney General’s Office says 59% of Washingtonians may have been unintentionally enrolled in a subscription plan or service when they thought they made a one-time purchase. That equates to just over 3.5 million of the 6 million people living in Washington State. Investigators also say more than 100,000 Washingtonians may have been […]
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