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OLYMPIA – As our climate changes, the threat of wildfires looms larger every year. The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) is urging the public to prepare now for smoke that can make air unhealthy to breathe. Smoke Ready Week, was observed June 12-16, which was an opportunity to take...
OLYMPIA - The Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA), in partnership with the Washington Health Benefit Exchange (Exchange) and the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS), released initial data from May 2023, the first month of Apple Health (Medicaid) renewals.
During the COVID-19...
WENATCHEE - The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) announced June 27 that it has firewood permits available for the Colockum Wildlife Area near Wenatchee.
The available firewood is a result of a 900-acre forest health treatment to restore forest health, reduce fuel loads and prevent...
Be prepared and keep safety in mind, says the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute SUBMITTED GRAPHIC: Storm Preparedness infographic
Summer storm season is nearly here, but having the right outdoor power equipment on hand year-round is important, says the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI), which advises home and business owners to think ahead before foul weather or a power outage disrupts life. “It’s important to be...
Olympia – The weather in the Northwest has finally warmed up and outdoor grilling has begun in many homes throughout Washington State. Barbeque-related fires may cause significant property damage and burn injuries. According to the National Fire Protection Association, on average 10,600 home fires...
Olympia – The Washington State Fire Marshal’s Office urges residents to consider installing fire sprinkler systems in their homes. Studies show that over 80% of fire deaths occur in the home and because of newer home construction methods and the wide use of synthetic materials used in furnishings,...
Make an escape plan with a meeting place outside so everyone knows how to get out fast. Courtesy StatePoint
STATEPOINT - You may not realize it, but building safety has a huge impact on our everyday lives.
According to InjuryFacts.NSC.org, about 16 out of 100 people were injured in a home or community venue in 2021. The leading causes that contribute to these injuries, such as drowning, fire smoke, and...
Enough Is Enough (EIE) applauds the efforts of Surgeon General Vivek Murthy to shine a national spotlight on the harms of social media, stating it presents "profound risk of harm' for children. Protecting children from online exploitation is a nonpartisan issue that deserves wide bipartisan support...
WASHINGTON, D.C. - On May 24, Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) launched the Central Washington Fentanyl Task Force, a vital initiative aimed at combatting the escalating fentanyl crisis plaguing communities across Central Washington and the United States.
The Task Force is a working group led by Rep....
OLYMPIA, WA — Starting July 1, employers will begin deducting premiums from Washington workers’ paychecks for the WA Cares Fund, the state’s new long-term care insurance program. While almost all working Washingtonians will contribute to WA Cares, exemptions are available for certain categories of...
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