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Flu activity remains high in Washington and Idaho
5+ hour, 37+ min ago (123+ words) The CDC has reported fewer flu-related hospitalizations and doctor visits during the week that ended on January 17. However, many areas are still experiencing moderate to very high flu activity levels. Listen Live! to Dave and Molly! Dave & Molly Monday - Friday…...
Smithsonian museums in DC reopen after longest government shutdown
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (220+ words) After a 43-day government shutdown, which was the longest on record, federal agencies and national museums have begun to reopen their doors to the public. WASHINGTON, D.C. " The federal government reopened its agencies, and many national museums began welcoming visitors again…...
Representatives Newhouse and Schrier push for Washington conservation bill to aid farmers
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (374+ words) WASHINGTON, DC " Congresswoman Kim Schrier (WA-08) and Congressman Dan Newhouse (WA-04) introduced a bipartisan bill to enhance conservation efforts in Washington state." According to a release by Congresswoman Schrier, The ENABLE Conservation Act strives to increase farmer participation in the…...
Evacuation levels downgraded for Keeney Fire in Spokane County as firefighters make progress
7+ mon, 3+ day ago (588+ words) Update on 5:35 p.m. Spokane County Fire District 3 has downgraded to Level 1 Evacuation for residents living east of Keeney Road between Washington Road and the 14400 block of Keeney Road. This includes residents living on Rosa Butte Lane and Simms Lane. People living…...
4.5 magnitude earthquake shakes up western Washington
10+ mon, 3+ week ago (135+ words) ORCAS, Wash. - A 4.5 magnitude earthquake shook up western Washington and parts of Canada early Monday morning." USGS says that the earthquake originated near the San Juan Islands and was around a mile deep." The earthquake shake map indicates that the…...