Controversy surrounding the department’s administration—including internal investigations, allegations of cronyism and a federal civil-rights lawsuit—has been circulating among Washington’s game wardens and marine officers for years. But what was once an internal affair has now boiled over into the Legislature, and the level of dysfunction is becoming undeniable
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The Washington State Legislature recently recognized Martin Sortun Elementary School for its integration of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) into education programs by awarding the school with a $20,000 grant
The ten year reunion will take place this year, Saturday, June 27
The Black Diamond City Council appointed Craig Goodwin with a 3-1 vote as its newest City Council member at the Feb. 5 meeting
While research on the long-term health effects of marijuana use and Tetrahydrocannabinol or THC have only just begun, the cannabis plant itself has been thoroughly studied. The anatomy of the plant is well-known; the iconic five-leaf plant is easily recognizable in popular culture. The science of growing and processing the cannabis plant is also well documented and studied, giving both businesses and medical dispensaries innumerable ways to utilize the plant. On a chemical level, we know how THC affects the human brain and can even synthesize those same chemicals in a lab. Consider this your Cannabis 101 class – the science behind the plant
After a number of people testified at the public hearing at Monday night’s Maple Valley City Council meeting, one thing was clear – there was a lot of misunderstandings and possible confusion about the city potentially refinancing their $2.9 million in bonds. So, here are the facts regarding the choices that the City Council will discuss at the Feb. 23 meeting
Aleyna Lomuntad, a sophomore, was crowned the 2015 Kentwood Idol on Friday, Feb. 6
Volunteers are hard at work on a new and improved database of all the plants growing in Lake Wilderness Arboretum
It is pretty safe to say that a large majority of Washington residents weren’t in the best mood on Sunday, Feb. 1. But, even before the turnover in the fourth quarter ended the Seahawks’ hopes for another championship, a group of twelves from Ravensdale were dealing with another loss
If you’ve paying attention to the news lately, vaccinations—and more specifically measles—have certainly been in the forefront of the discussion. Following a recent confirmed case of measles in King County, now is a good time to share what we know about vaccinations, and why it is so important for everyone to receive them
The Maple Valley City Council signed a proclamation at Monday night’s meeting, declaring the week of April 20, 2015 to be “We the People” week
The Maple Valley City Council will hold a public hearing tonight, Feb. 9 at 7 p.m.
All subjects in the police blotter are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law
All subjects in the police blotter are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law
The WSDOT Northwest Region construction updates have been posted for next week.
New green timetables, upcoming fare changes, adjusted bus schedules and revised customer service hours mark several changes for riders as King County Metro Transit shifts gears into spring service mode on Feb. 14.
n ordinance approving the development contract for capital project 1117106, DES FMD Children and Family Justice Center, as required by the 2013 Annual Budget Ordinance, Ordinance 17476, Section 63, Expenditure Restriction ER 5, as amended.
Proposed legislation focusing on e-cigarettes and other vapor inhalation products would tighten the state’s control over the legal smoking age, labeling and advertising requirements and retailer licensing
A Clallam County resident with measles visited several public areas in Clallam and King Counties while contagious between Monday, Jan. 26, 2015 and Friday, Jan. 30, 2015
