OLYMPIA — State officials said Washington’s recycling rate in 2009 remained level at 45 percent.
The statewide goal is 50 percent. The national average in 2008 was 33 percent.
Department of Ecology officials estimate that recycling materials instead of sending them to landfills helped the state avoided emitting 2.8 million tons of greeenhouse gases into the atmosphere in 2009.
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With expected new ownership, events for July and August will be canceled. The schedule for the fall and beyond is unclear.
EVERETT – As part of its annual road maintenance and preservation program,… Continue reading
Workers began dismantling the old Edgewater Bridge on May 2. The process could take one to two months, city engineers said.
Meetings will allow community members to learn wildfire mitigation strategies and connect with a variety of local and state agencies.
Helion CEO applauds legislation signed by Gov. Bob Ferguson expected to streamline site selection process.
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Positions with three or more candidates will go to voters Aug. 5 to determine final contenders for the Nov. 4 general election.
The Washington state congressional delegation urged President Donald Trump on… Continue reading
One woman was transported to the hospital with burns and smoke inhalation. The cause remains under investigation.
The 365,000-square-foot facility will be the heart of the agency’s new Stride bus rapid transit system, set to open in 2028.
Police shut down the 10300 block of Evergreen Way in both directions during the multi-vehicle collision investigation.
Expansion would be a long-range project estimated to cost around $300 million.
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