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County asks residents to help secure broadband funding

By News Source|2022-12-16T16:00:26-08:00December 16th, 2022|Comments Off

Court recommends halting Alaska’s unsustainable harvest to protect Wild Chinook, Southern Resident Killer Whales

By News Source|2022-12-16T15:51:31-08:00December 16th, 2022|1 Comment

WSF report from the week

By News Source|2022-12-15T20:07:18-08:00December 16th, 2022|1 Comment

Inslee issues emergency proclamation for a series of severe autumn storms

By News Source|2022-12-15T15:10:17-08:00December 15th, 2022|10 Comments

Help shape the future of internet access in Washington

By News Source|2022-12-14T13:07:13-08:00December 14th, 2022|Comments Off

Gig Harbor proclaims support for legal recognition of rights of Southern Resident Orca; becomes second city in Washington to do so

By News Source|2022-12-13T15:22:06-08:00December 13th, 2022|2 Comments

Daycares in Finland built a ‘forest’, and it changed kids’ immune systems

By News Source|2022-12-12T13:03:33-08:00December 12th, 2022|6 Comments

Larsen applauds $7.6 Million for coastal resilience projects in Northwest Washington

By News Source|2022-12-12T12:07:39-08:00December 12th, 2022|Comments Off

Attacks on Pacific north-west power stations raise fears for US electric grid

By News Source|2022-12-10T21:13:38-08:00December 11th, 2022|2 Comments

Omicron-targeted COVID-19 boosters now authorized for children ages 6 months and older

By News Source|2022-12-09T15:42:35-08:00December 9th, 2022|Comments Off

Weekly check-in with Washington State Ferries

By News Source|2022-12-08T16:15:16-08:00December 8th, 2022|Comments Off

Larsen’s bipartisan bill to protect Southern Resident Killer Whales, marine mammals passes House

By News Source|2022-12-08T15:37:07-08:00December 8th, 2022|4 Comments

‘Just astounding’: Orca swims through Victoria Inner Harbour

By News Source|2022-12-08T12:55:46-08:00December 8th, 2022|Comments Off

Airbnb Is running riot in small-town America

By News Source|2022-12-07T15:12:24-08:00December 7th, 2022|4 Comments

Port Townsend proclaims support for legal recognition of rights of Southern Resident Orcas

By News Source|2022-12-06T13:58:11-08:00December 6th, 2022|Comments Off

Senator Liz Lovelett selected to chair new legislative committee

By News Source|2022-12-01T17:48:36-08:00December 2nd, 2022|3 Comments

WSF Weekly Report | Shout out to employees who worked Thanksgiving weekend

By News Source|2022-12-01T17:29:52-08:00December 2nd, 2022|Comments Off

For Colorado’s ozone, a leaf blower for 1 hour is same as 1,100 miles in a car. That’s why some urging switch to electric.

By News Source|2022-12-02T11:08:08-08:00December 2nd, 2022|5 Comments

Weather Service warns of high winds today, tonight

By News Source|2022-11-29T14:06:50-08:00November 29th, 2022|2 Comments

DOH unveils free teacher resources to bring public health and climate change data into classrooms

By News Source|2022-11-29T12:28:53-08:00November 29th, 2022|Comments Off

State Broadband Office offers $120 million in grants to build “last mile” infrastructure

By News Source|2022-11-28T17:36:43-08:00November 29th, 2022|Comments Off

Last chance to comment on WSF fuel surcharge

By News Source|2022-11-27T14:34:09-08:00November 27th, 2022|Comments Off

People in Portland planted trees. Decades later, a stunning pattern emerged

By News Source|2022-11-27T14:12:55-08:00November 27th, 2022|3 Comments

Types of killer whale | Guide to killer whale types

By News Source|2022-11-24T12:57:16-08:00November 27th, 2022|Comments Off

“Yams” vs. “Sweet Potatoes”: Are they the same?

By News Source|2022-11-23T13:44:38-08:00November 24th, 2022|Comments Off

Stuffed or dressed: For Thanksgiving, is it all the same?

By News Source|2022-11-22T16:06:23-08:00November 24th, 2022|Comments Off

Sharing is caring—except when it comes to viruses

By News Source|2022-11-23T14:14:22-08:00November 23rd, 2022|Comments Off

DOH strongly urges individuals get vaccinated to prevent spread of flu

By News Source|2022-11-22T15:41:31-08:00November 22nd, 2022|Comments Off

Here’s your opportunity to comment on a possible ferry fuel surcharge

By News Source|2022-11-21T15:26:23-08:00November 21st, 2022|Comments Off

Pack your patience if boarding a state ferry in a vehicle for Thanksgiving travel

By News Source|2022-11-21T12:28:12-08:00November 21st, 2022|Comments Off

In a first, rich countries agree to pay for climate damage in poor nations

By News Source|2022-11-19T22:06:55-08:00November 20th, 2022|Comments Off

DB Cooper identity finally revealed in new documentary film

By News Source|2022-11-18T14:39:42-08:00November 19th, 2022|Comments Off

Celebrating safely this holiday season

By News Source|2022-11-18T14:52:11-08:00November 18th, 2022|Comments Off

Nation’s first Native and Strong Lifeline launches as part of 988

By News Source|2022-11-17T17:11:05-08:00November 17th, 2022|Comments Off

To save salmon, U.S. approves largest dam removal in history

By News Source|2022-11-18T18:32:33-08:00November 17th, 2022|2 Comments

Net pen decision leads to historic victory for wild salmon, orcas, and the health of Puget Sound

By News Source|2022-11-17T15:09:07-08:00November 15th, 2022|3 Comments

New collaboration between WA DOH and Amazon brings SNAP Produce Match to more households

By News Source|2022-11-14T13:47:45-08:00November 14th, 2022|Comments Off

Can you see an opportunity here to help Ukrainian children?

By News Source|2022-11-12T22:20:55-08:00November 13th, 2022|1 Comment

Inslee | Veterans Day, electric heat pumps, affordable health plans, election results

By News Source|2022-11-11T18:44:21-08:00November 12th, 2022|1 Comment

The connection between Veterans Day and the Number 11

By News Source|2022-11-11T11:40:46-08:00November 11th, 2022|Comments Off

Larsen statement on Veterans Day

By News Source|2022-11-11T10:57:52-08:00November 11th, 2022|Comments Off

Final (?) COVID bulletin from State Health Dept.

By News Source|2022-11-10T16:02:29-08:00November 10th, 2022|Comments Off

Statement from Rick Larsen on initial general election returns

By News Source|2022-11-09T15:27:51-08:00November 9th, 2022|Comments Off

State ferries to honor veterans with whistle tribute, flying of US military service flags

By News Source|2022-11-07T12:56:00-08:00November 9th, 2022|Comments Off

FairVote WA statement on ranked-choice voting for San Juan County

By News Source|2022-11-08T21:42:45-08:00November 8th, 2022|6 Comments

What’s with this Blood Moon eclipse tonight?

By News Source|2022-11-07T16:22:14-08:00November 7th, 2022|Comments Off

Rep. Larsen: Department of Justice must protect election workers and democratic process

By News Source|2022-11-06T20:44:31-08:00November 7th, 2022|Comments Off

Inslee wraps up another busy week before Tuesday’s election

By News Source|2022-11-05T16:02:30-07:00November 5th, 2022|Comments Off

Reading, math, science, and wellness: youth mental health is a new educational cornerstone

By News Source|2022-11-04T13:51:55-07:00November 4th, 2022|Comments Off

WSF Weekly Report | Recruiting, schmoozing, and electrifying

By News Source|2022-11-04T10:48:36-07:00November 4th, 2022|Comments Off

Washington Conservation Voters endorse ranked-choice voting

By News Source|2022-11-03T13:30:17-07:00November 3rd, 2022|6 Comments

Speed reduction trial for slowing down to help orca

By News Source|2022-10-31T14:41:14-07:00October 31st, 2022|1 Comment

Inslee and legislators roll out more reproductive freedom bills for 2023 legislative session

By News Source|2022-10-29T15:25:14-07:00October 30th, 2022|Comments Off

Our weekly update from the Governor

By News Source|2022-10-29T14:57:40-07:00October 29th, 2022|Comments Off

State Health Dept issues its weekly COVID report

By News Source|2022-10-28T13:07:51-07:00October 28th, 2022|Comments Off

WSF Weekly Report | Women’s rest room in Anacortes terminal has been upgraded

By News Source|2022-10-28T13:03:08-07:00October 28th, 2022|Comments Off

State’s COVID emergency order ends next week

By News Source|2022-10-28T12:48:16-07:00October 28th, 2022|Comments Off

Washington students leaving money on the table by forgetting the FAFSA

By News Source|2022-10-24T17:05:11-07:00October 25th, 2022|Comments Off

Innovative projects looking to repurpose industrial waste receive $850K from new state program

By News Source|2022-10-21T15:44:23-07:00October 22nd, 2022|Comments Off

Inslee and legislators begin rolling out reproductive freedom policies for 2023 legislative session

By News Source|2022-10-21T15:38:03-07:00October 22nd, 2022|Comments Off

Inslee wraps up a busy week

By News Source|2022-10-21T19:45:14-07:00October 21st, 2022|Comments Off

Weekly COVID update from State Dept. of Health

By News Source|2022-10-21T13:48:12-07:00October 21st, 2022|Comments Off

Why do “left” and “right” mean liberal and conservative?

By News Source|2022-10-20T14:15:55-07:00October 20th, 2022|Comments Off

Scientists call for the ocean to be recognized as a Living Being with inherent rights

By News Source|2022-10-19T11:21:08-07:00October 19th, 2022|1 Comment

Summary of Gov. Inslee’s week

By News Source|2022-10-15T12:49:06-07:00October 15th, 2022|Comments Off

Updated COVID-19 booster eligibility expanded to people ages 5 and older

By News Source|2022-10-14T12:44:13-07:00October 14th, 2022|Comments Off

Compass Health announces $14 Million capital campaign to build state-of-the-art regional behavioral health facility

By News Source|2022-10-13T12:24:18-07:00October 13th, 2022|Comments Off

State ferries hit home run with Seattle Mariners-inspired name changes

By News Source|2022-10-12T17:32:26-07:00October 13th, 2022|4 Comments

Inslee: Marijuana, minimum wage, climate action, health care for vets

By News Source|2022-10-08T14:30:08-07:00October 8th, 2022|Comments Off

Plastic gobbling enzymes in worm spit may help ease pollution

By News Source|2022-10-07T11:05:34-07:00October 8th, 2022|Comments Off

Larsen: Critical funding helps NW communities protect salmon and the environment, create jobs

By News Source|2022-10-06T20:14:21-07:00October 7th, 2022|1 Comment

Newest statewide numbers on COVID

By News Source|2022-10-06T15:03:07-07:00October 6th, 2022|Comments Off

West Coast leaders double down on bold actions to fight climate crisis

By News Source|2022-10-06T14:38:36-07:00October 6th, 2022|Comments Off

The man who wrote the Onion’s Supreme Court brief takes parody very seriously

By News Source|2022-10-04T15:48:09-07:00October 4th, 2022|Comments Off

This Delaware beach town is set to regulate short-term rentals

By News Source|2022-10-01T14:55:14-07:00October 2nd, 2022|1 Comment

Newest COVID numbers from State Health Dept.

By News Source|2022-10-01T12:53:03-07:00October 1st, 2022|Comments Off

Gov. Inslee’s weekly report

By News Source|2022-10-01T12:14:59-07:00October 1st, 2022|Comments Off

Changes in WSF rates take effect on Saturday

By News Source|2022-09-30T17:03:45-07:00September 30th, 2022|Comments Off

State Health Dept. receives White House recognition

By News Source|2022-09-29T16:52:21-07:00September 30th, 2022|Comments Off

Drivers, carmakers, and states are leaving fossil fuels in the rearview mirror. Is Washington ready to drive electric?

By News Source|2022-09-29T15:32:35-07:00September 28th, 2022|4 Comments

Hop on to this FROG survey to tell WSF what you think

By News Source|2022-09-29T11:11:07-07:00September 28th, 2022|2 Comments

San Juan County publishes information about proposed road levy increase

By News Source|2022-09-27T15:21:17-07:00September 27th, 2022|Comments Off

Can Nantucket survive the stress of year-round tourism?

By News Source|2022-09-27T11:50:55-07:00September 27th, 2022|5 Comments

Governor Inslee’s week took him to Norway

By News Source|2022-09-24T14:47:30-07:00September 24th, 2022|1 Comment

WSF Weekly Report | Bicycles, motorcycles will fill this Sunday’s ferries

By News Source|2022-09-22T15:20:07-07:00September 22nd, 2022|3 Comments

Latest COVID stats from State Health Dept.

By News Source|2022-09-22T15:05:44-07:00September 22nd, 2022|1 Comment

DOH launches interactive monkeypox virus (MPV) data dashboard

By News Source|2022-09-21T11:00:23-07:00September 21st, 2022|Comments Off

No Discover Pass needed for National Public Lands Day celebration

By News Source|2022-09-19T16:31:19-07:00September 20th, 2022|Comments Off

Captive 20-year-old orca has died in Spain…third such death in last 18 months

By News Source|2022-09-17T20:40:03-07:00September 18th, 2022|Comments Off

Refreezing the poles would be feasible – and cheap – study says

By News Source|2022-09-15T17:31:54-07:00September 18th, 2022|1 Comment

Glimpses of Inslee’s week, including tour of Nordic nuclear facilities

By News Source|2022-09-17T14:26:46-07:00September 17th, 2022|2 Comments

In Martha’s Vineyard, even the doctors can’t afford housing anymore

By News Source|2022-09-16T13:11:29-07:00September 17th, 2022|1 Comment

EPA announces $67M in funding to Washington for water infrastructure improvements

By News Source|2022-09-16T12:47:42-07:00September 16th, 2022|Comments Off

State Health Dept.: Blood donations urgently needed

By News Source|2022-09-15T13:26:26-07:00September 15th, 2022|Comments Off

The unexpected power of random acts of kindness

By News Source|2022-09-12T13:13:51-07:00September 12th, 2022|1 Comment

Tourism is sucking Utah dry. Now it faces a choice – growth or survival?

By News Source|2022-09-11T15:40:23-07:00September 12th, 2022|Comments Off

Governor announces end of COVID-19 state of emergency by Oct. 31

By News Source|2022-09-10T14:46:54-07:00September 10th, 2022|1 Comment

Department of Health announces updated at-home COVID-19 testing guidance

By News Source|2022-09-09T13:57:15-07:00September 9th, 2022|Comments Off

Port of Lopez launches a new free pumpout boat in Fisherman Bay

By News Source|2022-09-09T12:32:05-07:00September 9th, 2022|Comments Off

Here’s some new COVID numbers

By News Source|2022-09-09T12:16:47-07:00September 9th, 2022|Comments Off

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