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Ecology issues initial determinations of environmental violations following Nippon Dynawave tank failure
Washington State Department of Ecology
LONGVIEW – Today, the Washington Department of Ecology issued an administrative notice to Nippon Dynawave Packaging documenting environmental violations stemming from the May 26 storage tank failure at the pulp and paper mill.
Hello? – Fire insurance reform failed in Olympia
Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner
Our state Legislature is controlled by Democrats.
New 2024 Seattle Greenhouse Gas Inventory Shows a Decline in Climate Pollution as Seattle Grows
Seattle City - Washington State
Today, we released Seattle’s 2024 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions inventory.
Five PNNL Researchers Elected to Washington State Academy of Sciences
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
Five Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) researchers were recently elected to the Washington State Academy of Sciences (WSAS), joining 25 other new members in the 2026 cohort.
National Coalition for Sustainable Diversity and Inclusion Launches September 1
EIN Presswire
A national alliance for inclusion practitioners opens to the public in a free online event on September 1, and opens Founding Membership the same day. SEATTLE, WA, UNITED STATES, August 24, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- A national coalition created...
From flood fight to recovery: Seattle District continues restoring flood protection across the Pacific Northwest
DVIDS - Georgia
In early December 2025, a series of powerful atmospheric rivers brought historic rainfall to the Pacific Northwest, triggering catastrophic flooding, landslides and widespread infrastructure damage across Washington, Montana and Idaho.
Paula Fillmore-Sardinas Appointed to Community Advisory Panel for Washington State’s Historic Reparations Study
EIN Presswire
Washington is one of the first states in the nation to study reparative action for descendants of U.S. chattel slavery SEATTLE, WA, UNITED STATES, July 13, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Paula Fillmore-Sardinas Appointed to Community Advisory Panel...
Rider Levett Bucknall (RLB) Publishes Inaugural Sustainability Report
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
Phoenix, AZ, Aug. 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rider Levett Bucknall (RLB) North America today released its Inaugural Sustainability Report, marking a significant milestone in a sustainability journey that began more than five years ago. The...
City of Seattle’s Racial and Social Equity Index Honored with Special Achievement in GIS Award
Seattle City - Washington State
SEATTLE, WA — The City of Seattle’s Racial and Social Equity (RSE) Index has received the Special Achievement in GIS (SAG) Award from Esri. The award was presented at the 2026 Esri User Conference and recognizes organizations that use GIS in...
LEO.space Launches Free Platform for Tracking Satellites, Space Weather and Amateur Radio Activity
EIN Presswire
LEO.space brings satellite tracking, orbital data, amateur radio resources, space weather and educational tools together in one free, easy-to-use destination SEATTLE, WA, UNITED STATES, August 19, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Thousands of...
Chair Saka proposes ‘SAFER Streets Act’ to turn Seattle’s Vision Zero commitments into durable law and accelerate traffic safety improvements
Seattle City - Washington State
Today Councilmember Rob Saka (District 1), chair of the Transportation, Waterfront and Seattle Center Committee, proposed the groundwork for first-of-its-kind traffic safety legislation — the Seattle SAFER (Safe Accountable Flexible Equitable...
SleePare Launches Try & Buy Online-Mattress Store & Showroom in Seattle, Washington
EIN Presswire
Opening August 17, 2026, SleePare's newest showroom gives Seattle shoppers the chance to compare leading online mattress brands before making a purchase.
Seattle City Councilmembers propose plan to fund universal school meals starting this fall
Seattle City - Washington State
Three Seattle City Councilmembers announced a proposal today to fund universal free school meals for all Seattle Public School students starting this fall, while maintaining new investments aimed at ensuring low-income students have food on their...
NCLA to State Court: End WA Dept. of Fish and Wildlife’s Illegal 24-Hour Surveillance of Crab Boats
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
Washington, D.C., Aug. 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Local crab fishing boat captains Sarah Franey, Brent Young and Mark Young use their boats not only to catch Dungeness crab in the waters of Washington state, but also for personal pursuits like...
Aplus Housing Announces New Luxury Furnished Listing at First Light Seattle
EIN Presswire
Two-bedroom downtown residence offers sophisticated interiors, world-class amenities and an exceptional location for extended stays in Seattle SEATTLE, WA, UNITED STATES, August 13, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Aplus Housing, a Seattle-based...
Sedgwick Road/SR 160 in Port Orchard reopens early, as fish passage work nears completion
Washington State Department of Transportation
PORT ORCHARD – Sedgwick Road/State Route 160 in Port Orchard reopened to all travelers at 5:30 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 3, after completion of a new bridge over Salmonberry Creek.
$3.4 million in grants awarded to strengthen Washington state’s local food system
Washington State Department of Agriculture
OLYMPIA – Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) has awarded $3.4 million in Local Food System Infrastructure Grants to unlock new sales channels for local farmers, lower costs for small businesses through efficiency improvements and...
Automating HR Leave and ADA Requests at Seattle IT
Seattle City - Washington State
Seattle IT is launching a new series highlighting some of the innovative projects shaping how our department delivers services across the city.
Get Involved: Seattle’s new Climate Ready Curriculum to help communities prepare for extreme weather and more climate action opportunities
Seattle City - Washington State
Hot sunny days and irregular weather have officially hit Seattle for the summer.
Sedgwick Road/SR 160 in Port Orchard reopens early, as fish passage work nears completion
Washington State Department of Transportation
PORT ORCHARD – Sedgwick Road/State Route 160 in Port Orchard reopened to all travelers at 5:30 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 3, after completion of a new bridge over Salmonberry Creek.
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