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Washington Sheriffs Sign Letter Vowing to Uphold Second Amendment
Hoping to quell their constituents’ fears, the Washington State Sheriffs’ Association put out a statement last week affirming their commitment to uphold the Constitution – … more
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Red Apple Fire
WDFW Closes All Eastern Washington Wildlife Areas to Overnight Use Amid High Wildfire Danger
All eastern Washington wildlife areas managed by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife will be closed at night due to high fire danger starting Friday. The closures are in response to … more
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FILE PHOTO — General Dan Dent of the Washington Army National Guard talks with state Commissioner of Public Lands Hilary Franz in 2019 at Joint Base Lewis McChord.
Commissioner of Public Lands to Announce Indefinite Closure of DNR Public Lands East of Cascades
Public lands east of the Cascades managed by the Washington state Department of Natural Resources  will be closed indefinitely because of drought and the worsening wildfire … more
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A Department of Natural Resources firefighter uses a hose to extinguish hot spots along the northbound lane of Interstate 5 on Wednesday.
'Unprecedented Conditions' Lead to Resource Shortages for Firefighting Agencies
Local fire agencies have put out the call for more support staff as they continue to battle what officials have called an unusually intense wildfire season amid a shortage of workers. The Idaho … more
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Kameron M., 23, won $1 million as part of the state's program to incentivize more people to get vaccinated.
Mechanic, 23, Wins Washington's $1 Million Vaccine Lottery
OLYMPIA — A motorcycle mechanic from south King County became the state's biggest, and final, winner of the vaccine lottery. Kameron M., 23, won $1 million as part of the state's program to … more
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Officials Report Some Progress Fighting Large Fires, But Worry as Red Flag Warning Remains
A red flag warning remained in place for much of Eastern Washington through Thursday night as firefighters continue to brace for breezy conditions. The National Weather Service said winds of 5 to … more
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A female grizzly (left) was the first to be captured and collared in Washington.
First Female Grizzly Bear in Washington Captured, Collared, Released Near Metaline Falls
Federal wildlife managers captured and collared a female grizzly bear, with three cubs, near Metaline Falls in northeast Washington, about 10 miles from the Canadian border on June 17. This is the … more
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The golden paintbrush may be removed from the endangered species list.
Western Washington’s Golden Paintbrush Flower Could be Removed From Endangered Species List
OLYMPIA – A flower in Western Washington and Oregon may be removed from the nation’s endangered species list after decades of work to save it. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service … more
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Inslee Declares Drought Emergency for Vast Majority of Washington
Gov. Jay Inslee declared a drought emergency Wednesday for the vast majority of Washington and said that the historic dry spell is being made worse by climate change. “We have to recognize … more
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A black bear sits up in a tree in the backyard of a home on the 300 block of West Chestnut Street in Centralia in this Thursday, Oct. 8, 2015, Chronicle file photo.
Explosion of Home Security, Game Cameras Leads to Spike in Wildlife Sightings Experts Say
A spate of wildlife sightings — a treed bear, a bathing bear and more — has two things in common. The animals' behavior was, one way or another, influenced by the extreme heat and … more
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'Shocking and Sobering': Washington's Heat Wave Scorched Shellfish, But Total Losses Are Still Unclear 
Hammersley Inlet, WASH. — Walking onto a beach recently exposed by a receding sea, Eric Sparkman paused and looked at an expanse of sun-baked shells. "Oh, here we go," he said, bending down … more
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The Washington State Capitol building
Easing Child Care Shortages: New Law Effective July 1 Adds Nature-Based Programs, Fee Suspension
Preschool kids have a natural classroom in the outdoors to learn, from finding insects to creating art with pine cones. Now, more outside adventures can begin. New legislation affecting child care … more
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Animal Rights Group Calls for Investigations Into WSU Research Practices
SAEN, an Ohio-based animal rights watchdog, is calling for investigations into Washington State University's animal research practices, citing reports of welfare issues and fabricated data in a … more
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State Regulators Extend COVID-19 Protections for Utility Customers
State regulators have extended protections for electric and natural gas customers experiencing financial hardships as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. The Washington Utilities and … more
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A bag of fentanyl pills, as seen on July 2, 2018. (U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration)
'Every Day Is a Struggle': Coeur d'Alene Family Struggles With Loss After Teenage Son Falls Victim to Surge in Fentanyl Overdoses
Jennifer and Frank Stabile were loving and involved parents to their 15-year-old son Michael, so much so that when he began struggling toward the end of middle school, he came to them. The couple … more
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FILE PHOTO — A worker sorts out canisters of various strains of marijuana at The Herbal Center in Tenino in April 2015.
Washington Added Cannabis Dispensaries in 2020, New Licensees Slow
COVID-19 couldn't stop Washington's cannabis industry from growing in 2020, but state data shows the rate of newcomers to the market lags behind other states. Washington is one of 17 states to … more
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Soldiers from the Washington National Guard take part in wildland firefighter training with the Washington Department of Natural Resources at Joint Base Lewis-McChord May 25, 2021.
Washington Sees New 8,000-Acre Wildfire as Heat Dominates Forecast
A wildfire south of East Wenatchee, which began over the Fourth of July Weekend, is drawing a swift response from the state. The Batterman Road Fire has burned 8,000 acres since it began on the … more
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A bird of prey flies over TransAlta property in Centralia.
Wildfire Smoke May Impact What Birds We See and Hear
More frequent and intense wildfire — and all the associated smoke — changes what birds are seen and heard, according to a new University of Washington study. While that’s a … more
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Former Vice President Joe Biden speaks to media at the Delaware Memorial Day Ceremony, in New Castle, Delaware on May 30, 2019. (Bastiaan Slabbers/Sipa USA/TNS)
Biden Pledges to Boost Firefighter Pay, Revamp National Response to Growing Wildfire Threat in Meeting With Inslee, Other Western Governors
WASHINGTON — In a virtual meeting with governors from eight Western states on Wednesday, President Joe Biden pledged a short-term pay increase for federal firefighters and outlined a plan to … more
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Gov. Jay Inslee hosts a press conference outside of the governor’s mansion Thursday, April 15.
Inslee Visits Spokane as Washington Reopens for Business With 69% of Residents 16 and Older Vaccinated
Citing the scheduling of a Death Cab for Cutie concert and the return of Hoopfest, Gov. Jay Inslee declared "Spokane is back" on Wednesday at the city's U.S. Pavilion. Flanked by emergency first … more
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