Tsunami wave simulation for Washington State from a hypothetical magnitude 9.0 earthquake (L1) scenario on the Cascadia subduction zone. Developed by Washing...
Grant County police responding to a call about two men with gunshot wounds discovered a lot more than they bargained for. Early Monday the Grant County Sheriff’s Office, Moses Lake Police Department and Ephrata police were called about men being shot in the 14000 block of Road C N.E., about 30 miles north of Moses Lake.
Free desktop and mobile web app for seeing what's being built in Seattle. Think of it as a modern alternative to the “notice of proposed land use” boards currently posted at construction sites. Find any proposed or under construction building in Seattle, see high quality 3D architectural renderings and learn how you can...
A number of Washington state public schools are partnering with tribes to bring Indigenous languages into classrooms in an effort to rectify the marred history of Native American boarding schools.
Local Bounti Corp., the Montana ag startup, has begun building the frame for a large greenhouse where it will cultivate lettuce and other greens on Pasco’s industrial east side.
This map shows areas of seismic risk from high (red) to low (grayish-green). The map is from a 2007 report (click here to download) on seismic design categories in Washington. The map also shows potentially active faults from a separate 2014 report (click here to download). Earthquakes occur nearly every day in Washington. Most...
Health officials in Washington State said on Friday that three people had died and two had been hospitalized in the Puget Sound area after contracting food-borne listeria infections in what appeared to be an outbreak.
RICHLAND, Wash. — As movie-goers flock to theaters this weekend to see "Oppenheimer," Christopher Nolan's Hollywood portrayal of the development of the atomic bomb, the world is reminded of Washington state's outsized impact on that period of American history.
Energy Northwest has signed an agreement with the goal of having an advanced small nuclear reactor producing power in Eastern Washington by the end of 2030....
Even though there are no volcanoes on the Olympic Peninsula, you can find lots of volcanic rocks on the beaches. This bizarre circumstance might have to do with how the ancient island transformed Washington state.
We actually have off-road diesel for this. Alberta also used to have "purple gas" but it was halted in 1999 due to rampant abuse. We could do something like that, but it hasn't worked historically.
Washington State Archives, Digital Archives is the first Digital Archives in the nation to Preserve the electronic Records of both State and Local Government.
The Washington State Department of Labor and Industries announced that new heat protections for outdoor workers will go into effect July 17, introducing an update to expand the heat protection standard for outdoor workers first implemented in 2008.
Day 5 of Documerica Week on In Focus, featuring regions of the U.S. covered by the photographers of the Documerica Project in the early 1970s. In our final photo essay, we visit the northwestern states of Oregon, Washington, and Alaska, during a heightened energy crisis that left gas pumps empty and frustrated businesses and...
WASHINGTON — Murder reached an all-time high in 2022 and violent crime rose in Washington state while law enforcement staffing continue to nosedive, according to findings from the annual Crime in Washington report.
LEAVENWORTH – For roller coaster lovers in the Pacific Northwest, options are fairly scarce with just a few theme parks and seasonal attractions dotting the map....
Washington’s Dept. of Ecology issued a #drought advisory for the entire state last week. In the 60 days between April 25 and June 23, precipitation was just 47% of normal. The early snowmelt has run off, with streamflows projected to be below 75% of normal.
Last year, Washington state lawmakers committed $1 billion toward constructing a new Interstate 5 bridge over the Columbia River. Now, Oregon's Legislature has made a matching contribution, our colleagues at Axios Portland report.
Scott worked on storyboards to develop scenes of Bambi, his mother, and the film's hunting dogs, on which she spent weeks to develop them into “vicious, snarling, really mean beasts.” Male artists in the company were stunned, who initially assumed that only a man could create drawings with such intensity and technical skill
OLYMPIA – Drivers should plan for extra travel time Saturday, July 15, and Sunday, July 16, and everyday bicycle riders will find they have a lot of company on two wheels as 5,000 bicyclists ride western Washington’s state highways and local roads for the 2023 Kaiser Permanente Seattle to Portland Bicycle Classic.
In Seattle they ignited a tumultuous feud between local crime syndicates and played a key role in some of the city's most salacious political scandals. The arrival of pinballs coincided with the repeal of Prohibition, and pinball machines soon became common in taverns, pool halls, and seedy nightclubs.
The U.S. government is chipping in about $130 million to support several Washington state projects that range from replacing a storm-damaged breakwater at a Port Orchard marina to helping a Native American tribe move from ancestral villages threatened by rising seas.
Washingtontribes.org is a public education program sponsored by the Washington Indian Gaming Association (WIGA) to raise awareness about how tribal government investments benefit everyone in Washington.
Washington needs between 35 to 85 safe haven structures along the coast. Right now there is just one. If a the big quake hits thirty to sixty-foot tsunami waves would reach outer beaches within 10 to 20 minutes.
As the days get hotter and warmer, many Washingtonians are gearing up for the wildfires that will ignite across the region this year, causing smoky skies, ev...
Also, don't forget about Mt.Shasta, and Mt.Lassen in Northern California, which are part of the Cascade volcanic ark Mt. lassen erupted in the early twentieth century. Mt. Shasta has active steam vents at it's summit, last erupted in the eighteenth century, and has a major interstate highway, along with a handful of small towns sitting alongside it's base.
Tsunami wave simulation for Washington State ( www.youtube.com )
Tsunami wave simulation for Washington State from a hypothetical magnitude 9.0 earthquake (L1) scenario on the Cascadia subduction zone. Developed by Washing...
Eastern WA Officers Responding to a Shooting Find Multi-Million Dollar Illegal Pot Farm ( www.tri-cityherald.com )
Grant County police responding to a call about two men with gunshot wounds discovered a lot more than they bargained for. Early Monday the Grant County Sheriff’s Office, Moses Lake Police Department and Ephrata police were called about men being shot in the 14000 block of Road C N.E., about 30 miles north of Moses Lake.
Cantwell holds fentanyl roundtable as WA becomes overdose epicenter ( archive.ph )
Why is Washington the epicenter of the fentanyl crisis?...
Comprehensive Map of Seattle Construction Projects ( www.seattleinprogress.com )
Free desktop and mobile web app for seeing what's being built in Seattle. Think of it as a modern alternative to the “notice of proposed land use” boards currently posted at construction sites. Find any proposed or under construction building in Seattle, see high quality 3D architectural renderings and learn how you can...
Historical Photos Capture The Street Scenes of Seattle from between the 1930s and 1940s ( rarehistoricalphotos.com )
These historical photos capture the street scenes and everyday life of Seattle between the 1930s and 1940s.
Flattening Hills to Build Seattle, 1905-1930 ( rarehistoricalphotos.com )
Starting in 1897 and continuing through 1930, the hilly topography of central Seattle was radically altered by a series of regrades.
Some Washington public schools partnering with tribes to bring Indigenous languages into classrooms ( www.opb.org )
A number of Washington state public schools are partnering with tribes to bring Indigenous languages into classrooms in an effort to rectify the marred history of Native American boarding schools.
Pasco WA to be Home to New 242,115ft² Greenhouse ( archive.ph )
Local Bounti Corp., the Montana ag startup, has begun building the frame for a large greenhouse where it will cultivate lettuce and other greens on Pasco’s industrial east side.
Washington Sate Faultlines | WA - DNR ( www.dnr.wa.gov )
This map shows areas of seismic risk from high (red) to low (grayish-green). The map is from a 2007 report (click here to download) on seismic design categories in Washington. The map also shows potentially active faults from a separate 2014 report (click here to download). Earthquakes occur nearly every day in Washington. Most...
Lawmakers eyeing ways to keep troopers on WA roads after years of attrition ( archive.ph )
OLYMPIA — State lawmakers are eyeing ways to recruit and retain state troopers as Washington contends with a high number of traffic deaths....
3 Dead After Listeria Outbreak in Washington State ( archive.ph )
Health officials in Washington State said on Friday that three people had died and two had been hospitalized in the Puget Sound area after contracting food-borne listeria infections in what appeared to be an outbreak.
How 'Oppenheimer' is connected back to Washington state ( www.king5.com )
RICHLAND, Wash. — As movie-goers flock to theaters this weekend to see "Oppenheimer," Christopher Nolan's Hollywood portrayal of the development of the atomic bomb, the world is reminded of Washington state's outsized impact on that period of American history.
First U.S. Sighting of Massive Atlas Moth Confirmed in Near Seattle ( www.smithsonianmag.com )
The insect may have escaped from an illegal cocoon-selling operation
The Washington Doctor Who Starved Her Patients to Death ( www.smithsonianmag.com )
Linda Hazzard killed as many as a dozen people in the early 20th century, and they paid willingly for it
Eastern WA expected to be site of a new small nuclear reactor by 2030 ( archive.ph )
Energy Northwest has signed an agreement with the goal of having an advanced small nuclear reactor producing power in Eastern Washington by the end of 2030....
Geologic Provinces of Washington | WA - DNR ( www.dnr.wa.gov )
Click here to access our page-size geologic map of Washington state, which includes a brief explanation of Washington's geologic history.
TIL That the Olympic Peninsula Used to be an ancient island called Siletzia that collided with North America. It was born from the same hot spot that is today the Yellowstone Super Volcano. ( www.youtube.com )
Even though there are no volcanoes on the Olympic Peninsula, you can find lots of volcanic rocks on the beaches. This bizarre circumstance might have to do with how the ancient island transformed Washington state.
Washington is considering replace gas tax with controversial pay-per-mile program ( www.kiro7.com )
Plug in or gas up, it doesn’t matter. The more you drive the more you pay.
Historic Ship Reclaimed By Nature Has a Second Life As a Protective Breakwater ( mymodernmet.com )
This forest-filled ship continues to live on in a new role of shielding the marina from crashing waves. (And being a great spot for a photo op!)
Guide to Washington's hiking trails ( projects.seattletimes.com )
Find a hiking trail near you with this interactive guide to Washington state's great outdoors.
The lost patients of WA’s abandoned psychiatric hospital ( projects.seattletimes.com )
Nostalgia and a quest for justice unearth the complex legacy of Northern State Hospital as the country wrestles with its mental health crisis.
Grand Coulee Dam, Columbia Basin [Scrapbook] ( www.digitalarchives.wa.gov )
Washington State Archives, Digital Archives is the first Digital Archives in the nation to Preserve the electronic Records of both State and Local Government.
Washington introduces new heat protections for workers ( www.businessinsurance.com )
The Washington State Department of Labor and Industries announced that new heat protections for outdoor workers will go into effect July 17, introducing an update to expand the heat protection standard for outdoor workers first implemented in 2008.
Washington in the 1970s - The Atlantic ( archive.ph )
Day 5 of Documerica Week on In Focus, featuring regions of the U.S. covered by the photographers of the Documerica Project in the early 1970s. In our final photo essay, we visit the northwestern states of Oregon, Washington, and Alaska, during a heightened energy crisis that left gas pumps empty and frustrated businesses and...
These Beautiful, Swirling Images Are Maps of Washington's Geology ( www.atlasobscura.com )
Lidar mapping reveals the land's secrets, usually hidden beneath thick forests.
Washington reported nearly 400 murders in 2022, setting an all-time high ( www.king5.com )
WASHINGTON — Murder reached an all-time high in 2022 and violent crime rose in Washington state while law enforcement staffing continue to nosedive, according to findings from the annual Crime in Washington report.
Washington State Woman Is Arrested After Refusing TB Treatment ( archive.ph )
A judge issued an arrest warrant in February for a woman with tuberculosis who was later seen taking a city bus to a casino, the authorities said.
Hunting Down the Lost Apples of the Pacific Northwest ( www.nytimes.com )
A retired F.B.I. investigator is digging into records and rediscovering old varieties in trees left stranded when family orchards failed in the 1800s.
Peak thrills: Leavenworth’s new alpine coaster draws sold-out crowds this summer ( www.spokesman.com )
LEAVENWORTH – For roller coaster lovers in the Pacific Northwest, options are fairly scarce with just a few theme parks and seasonal attractions dotting the map....
Sucia Island WA (Photo: Adrian Klein) ( imgur.com )
More Info Here: https://www.parks.wa.gov/594/Sucia-Island...
Washington’s Dept. of Ecology issued a drought advisory for the entire state last week. ( imgur.com )
Washington’s Dept. of Ecology issued a #drought advisory for the entire state last week. In the 60 days between April 25 and June 23, precipitation was just 47% of normal. The early snowmelt has run off, with streamflows projected to be below 75% of normal.
"Huge step forward" for I-5 bridge connecting Washington and Oregon ( www.axios.com )
Last year, Washington state lawmakers committed $1 billion toward constructing a new Interstate 5 bridge over the Columbia River. Now, Oregon's Legislature has made a matching contribution, our colleagues at Axios Portland report.
TIL That the First Woman to Receive Screen Credits as a Disney Animator was from Omak WA ( en.wikipedia.org )
Scott worked on storyboards to develop scenes of Bambi, his mother, and the film's hunting dogs, on which she spent weeks to develop them into “vicious, snarling, really mean beasts.” Male artists in the company were stunned, who initially assumed that only a man could create drawings with such intensity and technical skill
The secret world of nukes in Washington state ( www.kuow.org )
Washington state has been home to nuclear weapons-related projects for decades — some well-known, others shrouded in secrecy.
Annual STP bike ride expected to bring 5,000 bicyclists to western Washington roads July 15-16 | WSDOT ( wsdot.wa.gov )
OLYMPIA – Drivers should plan for extra travel time Saturday, July 15, and Sunday, July 16, and everyday bicycle riders will find they have a lot of company on two wheels as 5,000 bicyclists ride western Washington’s state highways and local roads for the 2023 Kaiser Permanente Seattle to Portland Bicycle Classic.
Seeing Orange Stripes on I-5? It’s Part of a New WA Experiment ( archive.ph )
Interstate 5 in Fife has a new, bright look, and the Washington State Department of Transportation hopes it’s enough to catch your attention....
TIL — Seattle Was The Epicenter of a Pinball Crime Ring That Culminated In The "Seattle Pinball Bombings" of the 1950's ( www.historylink.org )
In Seattle they ignited a tumultuous feud between local crime syndicates and played a key role in some of the city's most salacious political scandals. The arrival of pinballs coincided with the repeal of Prohibition, and pinball machines soon became common in taverns, pool halls, and seedy nightclubs.
Washington State Air Quality Map ( enviwa.ecology.wa.gov )
Interactive map showing various air quality metrics throughout Washington State.
Federal money ($130 Million) to help pay for breakwater, trails, other projects in Washington state ( apnews.com )
The U.S. government is chipping in about $130 million to support several Washington state projects that range from replacing a storm-damaged breakwater at a Port Orchard marina to helping a Native American tribe move from ancestral villages threatened by rising seas.
The Tribes of Washington - Interactive Map of Washington State Tribes ( www.washingtontribes.org )
Washingtontribes.org is a public education program sponsored by the Washington Indian Gaming Association (WIGA) to raise awareness about how tribal government investments benefit everyone in Washington.
A Map of Tribal Treaties That Led to Washington State Today. ( goia.wa.gov )
Click on any treaty to read about its history.
Tsunami Escape - Washington doesn't have enough safe haven structures along its coasts ( www.youtube.com )
Washington needs between 35 to 85 safe haven structures along the coast. Right now there is just one. If a the big quake hits thirty to sixty-foot tsunami waves would reach outer beaches within 10 to 20 minutes.
Fighting Fire With Fire: Bringing Prescribed Burns Back to Washington State ( www.youtube.com )
As the days get hotter and warmer, many Washingtonians are gearing up for the wildfires that will ignite across the region this year, causing smoky skies, ev...
How Dangerous Are The Northwest's Volcanoes? ( www.youtube.com )
In 1980, all eyes were on Mount St. Helens. Could the Northwest see another eruption soon?