Environment
From rising sea levels and crop failures to dying forests and fish, Washington state is struggling
HB1253 requires new hires complete basic training requirements within two months.
The legislation has now been passed by the Senate and House, and is headed to the president’s desk.
Message to readers from Josh O’Connor, president of Sound Publishing
Delbert Richardson of the American History Traveling Museum receives the proclamation.
‘Puget Sound area would be incinerated’
Washington has more nuclear weapons than any other state
Police blotter for Jan. 11-21.
Lwali selected to take her position.
Police ask residents to report suspicious activity.
King County
A commission is reviewing the county’s charter and will make recommendations by May.
’Child care crisis’
A King County report charts ways the county could reduce child care costs and boost access.
WA Legislature
Canada has already banned this procedure
WA Legislature
Rep. Matt Shea of Spokane introduces bill to establish state in Eastern Washington called Liberty
Due to the snowfall, the Mercer Island Youth and Family Services Foundation pushed the event.
Mercer Island Center for the Arts (MICA) moved closer to inclusion in the Commuter Parking Mixed Use Project after the Jan. 15 City Council meeting.… Continue reading
‘State and local law enforcement must uphold Washington law.’
Snow disrupted service on the Eastside.
Juvenile detention center
No New Youth Jail Coalition members send Valentines to King County officials asking them to reconsider funding priorities
Education, mental health, fundraising, counseling and inclusion among topics addressed.
Mercer Island is adapting its policies to take a new FCC rule into effect. In September 2018, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) adopted a new… Continue reading
