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April 30, 2008
Gov. Gregoire’s statement on the Wild Sky Wilderness Area congressional approval
Governor Gregoire appoints Will Roehl to Western Washington Growth Management Hearings Board
Children's Administration rolls out 'You Can Too' foster parent recruiting campaign
DEL launches updated Licensed Child Care Information System
Fish consumption advisories updated for Lake Roosevelt and Spokane River
Statement of the Washington State Patrol on the Todd Chism Case
WSDA director reminds farmers to be counted for USDA’s Census of Agriculture
Sea lion succumbs during health exam
Weather, construction lengthen I-5 Gee Creek Rest Area closure
US 101 Simpson Ave. Bridge re-opens to traffic
April 29, 2008
Final razor clam dig starts Saturday
Murder charge leads to suspension of King County nursing assistant
Fishing Rule Change: Sport Halibut season opens in Marine Areas 1-4
State Lands Commissioner Sutherland establishes Fidalgo Bay Environmental Aquatic Reserve
Port Angeles Open House celebrates DNR's 50th Anniversary
Comments sought on proposed order for site cleanup in Anacortes
Governor’s Council on Substance Abuse to showcase successful local prevention strategies
SR 20 - North Cascades Highway Opens Thursday at 8 a.m.
April 28, 2008
Gov. Gregoire announces solution for long-term Port Townsend/Keystone ferry service
New No Child Left Inside program awards $1.5 million in grants for youth outdoor education and recreation
Gov. Gregoire appoints new regional representative for Southwest Washington
Gov. Gregoire's statement expressing concern with new federal fuel economy rules
Gov. Gregoire’s statement on fruit crop damage
Third public workshop for the Lake Chelan area state parks
Osoyoos Lake and Wenatchee Confluence state parks play host to Cinco de Mayo Fiestas
Worker Memorial Day ceremony set for April 29
State Board of Education approves state superintendent’s adoption of revised K-8 math standards
Weather boosts spirits at lowland lake fishing opener
DFI supports Presidential Financial Literacy Challenge, encourages teachers to register, students to participate
Work group assessing financial literacy in Washington, seeks to increase statewide consumer education
DOC's Melanie Roberts to retire in June
DOC seeks information from work release contractors
Washington State Patrol hosts Kiwanis Youth Law Enforcement Career Camp
State Patrol ramps up for second recruitment blitz
Ellensburg DSHS offices temporarily relocated
Federal government supports DSHS decision to seek new sponsor for SW Washington Area Agency on Aging
Drivers already seeing double striping for SR 167 HOT lanes between Renton and Auburn
A perfect 10 on I-5 in Everett: Crews open last segment of 10 new HOV miles
Intersection Safety Project South of Othello Begins Wednesday
Planned Lane Closures for Monday Night, April 28 on I-5 In Lewis County Postponed
TNB bike/pedestrian path narrowed May 5-8
Aviation Planning Council to Meet May 1 in Seattle
April 25, 2008
Work Group to Begin Planning DOC Re-Entry Centers
Taxable Retail Sales Increase 7 Percent in 2007
Veterans Innovations Board to hold public meeting April 30, 2008 in Olympia
Public input sought on environmental impact statement for game management plan
Seattle added for hearing on proposed rule to protect workers in hot weather
WSDOT Ferries Division Peak Season Begins May 1
SR 290/Starr Road Intersection Improvement project near Spokane gets underway
I-5 rolling slowdown scheduled south of Olympia
Crews will close I-90 at the I-405 interchange in Bellevue to set girders for new bridge
480,000 pound boiler makes the trip through Bellevue and Seattle this weekend
WSDOT prepares for the last avalanche control work of the season on I-90 Snoqualmmie Pass
April 24, 2008
Gov. Gregoire urges Bush administration to ensure children’s access to healthcare coverage
Gov. Chris Gregoire’s statement on economic assistance for impacted fishing communities
Gov. Gregoire announces boards and commissions appointments
State Emergency Management Division wins three national excellence awards
Pull up your socks: ticks are active with warm spring weather
Celebrate Earth Day April 26 at Mima Mounds Natural Area Preserve with a work party and tour
Fine for tank farm spill benefits workers & hazardous response team
Sediments study will help guide cleanup work in Fidalgo Bay
State, U.S. seek public help to update spill-response plans for north Puget Sound
Department of Licensing expands Enhanced Driver License/ID services
April 26: Great fishing opens close to home
WDFW open house scheduled May 8 to discuss release site for wild turkeys
Sea lion relocation to begin tomorrow (April 24)
Expect Lane Closures on I-5 in Lewis County on Monday Night, April 28
April 23, 2008
State Board of Education approves report on revised K-8 math standards
Free shredding in Redmond on Friday during Attorney General’s identity theft prevention tour
'Conservation need' of pinto abalone topic of public meeting in Anacortes
Fishing Rule Change: Snake River spring chinook fishery to open
Land transactions, cougar and wolf management on May 2-3 commission meeting agenda
Natural areas welcome visitors to enjoy and learn about the state's natural and cultural heritage
Lands Commissioner Sutherland marks Earth Day with announcement of Puget Sound cleanup projects
Reckless driving - More than just driving too fast and too furious
Proposed agreement with Laurelhurst Community Club for right-of-entry to care for state-owned aquatic lands parcel
WSDOT, Sound Transit invite Kirkland community to celebrate new Totem Lake Freeway Station
I-5 lane closed all weekend in Bellingham
Lane restrictions on SR 224 will delay traffic Thursday in Richland
April 22, 2008
Motorcycle license plate number configuration changing
Final razor clam dig of season proposed on four ocean beaches
Federal grants to help teachers integrate new technologies into instruction
First new Hood Canal Bridge transition span complete
Study shows that paying for chemical dependency treatment improves health outcomes and saves taxpayer dollars too
Ecology and partners divert 12,000 pounds of mercury from environment; Don’t toss that fluorescent bulb! Take it back!
MORE CHANGES COMING FOR WSDOT FERRIES DIVISION
April 21, 2008
Ecology's Earth Day 2008 website is a portal to special events statewide
DEL, children’s museums partner to help more children learn through play
DOC Pays $107,500 To Settle Prison Inmate Cases
WSDOT collects pavement samples along Hoquiam streets
WSDOT kicks off 2008 Puget Sound construction year with multiple milestones
State disciplines health care providers
Childhood vaccine rates rising - outbreaks show need for more coverage
Agriculture Director Loveland to retire
State cutting energy use, slashing millions of pounds in carbon emissions
Public input sought on Women, Infants, and Children service plan
Federal grants available for public shooting-range projects
Foreclosure rescue company must refund 200 Washington consumers
Cedeno to retire as director of Washington’s prisons
April 18, 2008
Gov. Gregoire’s statement on Seattle Sonics relocation vote
Washington State Department of Revenue wins FTA award for user-centered Web site
Celebrate the open season at Jones Creek on April 26 with a work party and volunteer appreciation barbeque
Seattle Storm to honor women veterans
Fishing Rule Change: Yakima River spring chinook fishery to open May 1
SR 305 slope repair may cause delays
WSDOT invites public to the SR 14 Camas-Washougal Widening & Interchange Open House, April 22
Rapid weather changes will make mountain pass driving a challenge
April 17, 2008
New study finds gas price differences due to regional markets, not manipulation
State assists health care industry in dealing with pharmaceuticals
State using scientific approach to mental health treatment
State awards more than $6 million for affordable homeownership projects
State Parks and Recreation Commission meets April 24 at Camano Island
Columbia Hills State Park plays host to Wagons and Wildflowers
State Parks to hold public meetings on Winter Recreation strategic plan
Parks and Recreation Commission completes watercraft launch at Cape Disappointment
Lowland lakes open for fishing April 26; halibut, spring turkey seasons under way
Fishing Rule Change: Spring chinook daily limit and area increased on the Wind River
Fishing Rule Change: Spring chinook fishing to close Monday on the lower Columbia River
DEL, children’s museums partner to help more children learn through play
WA high school seniors unable to answer basic money questions
Sunnyside school has new, safer drinking water supply
State disciplines health care providers
Utilities commission hires new director of pipeline safety
Carpoolers on northbound I-5 in Everett will find the drive less taxing
SR 16 on-ramp in Tacoma sheds HOV designation
Two-weeks of bridge maintenance in Aberdeen
Rapid weather changes on mountain passes
April 16, 2008
Gov. Gregoire’s accountability program receives prestigious recognition
Federal grants will help promote Washington farm products, improve farm practices
Spokane sustainability group to train lenders in “green” development
Fishing Rule Change: Ringold Area bank fishery opens May 1 for hatchery spring chinook salmon
Fishing Rule Change: Columbia Park Pond closed for Fishing Kids event
Low numbers of returning wild chinook lead to Chehalis River closure
San Juan Islands ferry route downsized for one week with 90-car Sealth
National City Commercial Capital to reduce debt for former NorVergence telecommunications customers
Spokane Open House celebrates DNR's 50th anniversary
Wildfire season officially begins
Help fight fire - Become a Skywarn Weather Spotter
95th Washington State Patrol Basic Training Class graduates
Wire thieves continue assault on Tacoma
Laying down the line for driver safety; WSDOT crews kick off striping season
Move it or lose it: I-5 tow zone stretches south
Cold, wet weather foils I-5 weekend work in Bellingham
April 15, 2008
Gov. Gregoire highlights “fierce competitors” at Washington Technology Summit
Gov. Gregoire, state and local leaders urge NBA to postpone relocation vote
Washington Invasive Species Council announces special meeting, April 16
DOC reaches settlement with car crash victims
Washington’s unemployment rate rises in March
State offers free online cultural competence training for mental health providers and agency employees
State revokes, suspends licenses, certifications, registrations of health care providers
Okanogan County nurse suspended for sexual misconduct
Omak Open House celebrates DNR's 50th anniversary
Razor clam dig approved on four ocean beaches
Trout opener for Swift Reservoir delayed until May 24
Chehalis River closed for spring chinook fishery
Ecology fines Puget Sound Energy $366,000 for 2006 fuel spill
I-5 Gee Creek Safety Rest Areas in Clark Co. closing for maintenance
Hood Canal Bridge Project water shuttle dock location changes
Fiber-optic work darkens I-5 Tacoma Cams
Spring snow storms continue on Snoqualmie Pass
April 14, 2008
Response tug to provide year-round protection against oil spills
Hunting rules for 2008 adopted by Fish and Wildlife Commission
Two thousand hunters selected for multiple-season hunt opportunity
State revokes, suspends licenses, certifications, registrations of health care providers
Western State Hospital hosts Recovery Fair, April 17
AG McKenna concerned about Google Inc - Yahoo! Inc. alliance
Scholarship winners highlight value of career and technical education
April 11, 2008
Safe cargo: the right way to secure your load; making Washington roads safer and cleaner
If your boat sinks, don’t blame the rain
Spring is here - start planning your firewise landscape
Taxable retail sales increase 6.2 percent for fourth quarter 2007
71 Washington communities, 8 utility districts earn Arbor Day Awards
Gov. Gregoire names Richard Hauan superintendent of Washington School for the Deaf
Gov. Gregoire’s statement on Wild Sky protection
Gov. Gregoire’s statement on declaration of a salmon fishing emergency
Agriculture Department issues fines for pesticide and fertilizer violations
Mental illness diversion law prompts cross-system planning
Increased salmon fishing restrictions reflect conservation needs, low returns
Traffic engineers tweak weekend I-5 express lane schedule
Spring finally arrives on I-90 Snoqualmie Pass, creating need for avalanche control work; Drivers should prepare for delays
Traffic delays at US 101/SR 8 interchange
April 10, 2008
WDFW will conduct a new drawing for multiple-season hunting permits
Free outdoor expo offers youngsters, families chance to learn new skills
Three organizations join forces, commit to improve early learning for children statewide
State regulators OK short-term electric-bill reductions after BPA resumes some payments
DSHS completes statewide launch of special PACT teams to work with hard-to-serve mental health clients
State Patrol: no double-crossing in SR 167 HOT Lanes; Crews begin installing double striping, access zones this week
Work in winter showers brings springtime driver power on I-5 in Everett
Wire theft continues in Pierce County
Elma rest area on SR 8 closed Wednesday
April 9, 2008
Job mentorship program helps students reach health care career "finish line"
Public Notice: Inquiries concerning Amazon.com’s “Print on Demand” policy
State awards $2 million for dropout prevention
Ecology, Kittitas County sign groundwater agreement
Counties see value of increasing access to mental health and chemical dependency services
GSA changes Nexus Lane at Peace Arch border crossing
Open house scheduled for SR 14 Camas-Washougal widening & interchange project April 22
April 8, 2008
Gov. Gregoire to press for federal assistance if salmon fishing emergency declared
Public school classified staff receive awards
Gov. Gregoire’s statement on KeyArena proposal
Gov. Gregoire’s statement on Ellen Craswell
Air emissions review shows need for additional monitoring at Port Townsend mill
Ecology responds to Port Townsend air quality health consultation
Public can help state, U.S. update oil spill-response plans for San Juan Islands
National consortium outlines vision for homeland security
April 26: Great trout fishing opens close to home
AG McKenna announces new settlement with Internet Advancement
April 15 public meeting for Loon Lake wood debris study
State DNR to hold three public meetings on proposed land exchange with state Dept. of Fish & Wildlife
DNR celebrates Arbor Day and Earth Day
DFI congratulates Heritage University SIFE team for top honors at regional competition and entry to nationals
SR 520 Evergreen Point Floating bridge to close for monthly maintenance tests
April 7, 2008
Department of Early Learning launches new Web site
2007 Fire in Washington annual report now available
Insurance Commissioner Kreidler announces potential sale of Western United
State disciplines health care providers
State levies $1.25 million penalty against Puget Sound Energy for faulty pipeline safety records
Atlas Foundry cited for October explosion
Fishing Rule Change: Long's Pond temporarily closed prior to annual Fishing Kids event
Fishing Rule Change: Sport Halibut season opens April 10 in Marine Areas 6-11 and 13
WDFW stocking trout in Sprague Lake
Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission hosts tri-state parks conference, April 8-10
Ecology seeks public comment on water quality requirements for Avista dams
Hearings this week focus on limits on greenhouse gas emissions for power plants
Europe restores toxic flame retardant ban similar to Washington's
I-5 weekend closures in Bellingham are delayed
April 4, 2008
Tourism in Washington reaches major milestone
Gov. Gregoire announces drop in fatality rates on Washington roads
Free shredding during Attorney General’s identity theft prevention tour stops in Bainbridge and Redmond
State disciplines health care providers
Morning razor clam dig starts Sunday, April 6
State Transportation Commission to discuss 2008 Tacoma Narrows Bridge toll proposal by phone
Transportation Commission wants your ferry survey to count
WSDOT celebrates start of SR 522- UW Bothell/Cascadia Community College Campus Access project with students and local leaders
Lawmakers to discuss the future transportation needs of Skagit and Island counties
Slide repair work along SR 305 next week
Subject arrested by WSP after threatening a trooper
WSP Commercial Vehicle Division honored for reducing truck and bus deaths
Science and policy experts invited to guide Puget Sound cleanup effort
Revenue rolls out streamlined sales tax tools, sets workshops
Kennewick open house celebrates DNR's 50th anniversary
Snohomish sand & gravel mine fined $16,000 for water quality violations
Jail Industries Board welcomes new member
April 3, 2008
Washington 8th graders show significant 10-year writing gains
Commission to hold three trainings for in-state moving companies to learn new rules
Legacy Salmon Creek Hospital cited for hazardous workplace
Redmond physical therapist’s license suspended on sexual misconduct charge
Molestation charge results in license suspension for Yakima nurse
State Parks reminds boaters about new education law
State Parks recruiting for winter recreation advisory committees, accepting grant applications
The winter recreation season is coming to a close at Washington Sno-Parks
Community Partnership Month and Earth Day celebration: Volunteers invited to help clean up state parks
Fort Flagler State Park plays host to sea stories event
Spring chinook season going strong with halibut, razor clams, turkey on deck
Kreidler names Vernon Stoner as his new Chief Deputy
WSDOT to re-bid contract for 50-car ferries
Ground is broken to begin the US 2/97 Peshastin East Interchange Project
Important milestone reached on US 97- Biggs Bridge Project
HOT lanes open this month on SR 167 between Renton and Auburn
Deck repairs cause closure of two lanes on I-5 North near Woodland
US 2 paving work in Lincoln County starts
Drivers reminded to remove studded tires before Sunday
April 2, 2008
Gov. Gregoire signs budget to build a better future for Washington families
New law makes false AMBER Alert a felony
AG McKenna joins petition to require EPA to comply with court order regulating greenhouse gas emissions
State Board Approves Immediate Sale of Storm-Damaged State Trust Timber in Southwest Washington
Bellingham Open House Celebrates DNR's 50th Anniversary
Wanted: Owners of $600 million in unclaimed cash
Math WASL to remain in place until 2014
Living will registry available online
April 1, 2008
April is Disaster Preparedness Month
Crime Victims Awareness Day set for April 22
Gov. Gregoire signs legislation improving toy safety
Gov. Gregoire signs multiple bills
Governor to sign individual health insurance bill today
Gov. Gregoire proclaims April as Child Abuse Prevention Month
Shellfish harvest restricted in an area of Burley Lagoon
Washington awarded $3 million for school health programs
Restaurateurs Plead Guilty to Theft of Sales Tax
SR 28 at Rock Island Dam Reopens 12 Hours Early
Outage planned tomorrow for I-5 traffic cams in Tacoma
I-5 Toutle River Rest Areas in Cowlitz Co. Closing for Maintenance
WSDOT seeks comments on Washington State Bicycle Facilities and Pedestrian Walkways Plan
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