OLYMPIA — Gov. Chris Gregoire is one of 10 governors appointed by the president to a homeland security council focused on the National Guard.
The Democrat is co-chair of the council along with Republican Jim Douglas of Vermont.
The council arose from questions raised by Hurricane Katrina about the role of the military in U.S. disasters.
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Edmonds-Kingston route remains second-busiest route in the system.
The Los Angeles wildfires have caused at least 180,000 evacuations. The crews expect to arrive Friday.
The 18-year-old victim remains in critical condition as of Friday morning.
The 43% rise in combined water and sewer rates will pay for large infrastructure projects.
Robin Cain, of Lake Stevens, is one of only a few thousand people to ever achieve the feat.
The free, membership-based day center offers free coffee and meals and more importantly, camaraderie and recovery support.
The Everett-based nonprofit offers free and low-cost classes in art, music, theater and dance for children ages 5 to 14.
The rate hikes would pay for improvements to the city’s sewer infrastructure.
Police identify Andrew Freeman in connection with stabbing of 13-year-old on Thursday.
The $425 million bond is funding new track and field complexes, playgrounds and phase one of two school replacements.
South County Fire has seen a 50% increase in behavioral health calls in the past couple of years.
Residents, lawyers and expert witnesses testified for three hours on Thursday. A decision is expected within three weeks.
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