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June 30, 2009
Childhood vaccine program in Washington to undergo major changes
Summer’s here! Fire up the grill and eat outdoors - and handle food safely
Governor Gregoire provides emergency funds to prepare Washington for what could be a busy flu season
Offender hospitalized after fight with cellmate
Gov. Gregoire’s statement on funding for salmon, Puget Sound recovery
Gov. Gregoire’s statement on EPA approval for ‘clean car’ standards for greenhouse gases
Gov. Gregoire directs flag lowering to honor Washington soldier
B&G Farms fined for damage to Lower Crab Creek
Fires caused by the improper use of fireworks [pdf]
Federal Way parent to receive national honor for work with GEAR UP program
WSDOT uncovers unearned overtime
Commission to act on coordinated hatcheries and harvest reform policy
Washington State Parks recruiting for winter recreation advisory committees [doc]
Flood mitigation good investment for Washington [doc]
Stumped Spokane seniors told they didn’t own their homes
June 29, 2009
Gov. Gregoire announces new medicines in pipeline
Workers' compensation benefits to increase 3.432 percent
Consumer Alert: Pierce County businesses claiming to help homeless aren’t charities
AG’s new site guides public on grabbing government records
Transportation recovery funding making a difference for families and drivers in Washington State
Just one more week until WSDOT closes I-90 floating bridge
WSDOT crews continue testing soil for proposed bored tunnel replacement of Alaskan Way Viaduct
Tell us what you think of the State Auditor's Office Web site
Gov. Gregoire’s statement applauding Congress on comprehensive energy and climate legislation
Are your fireworks legal? [pdf]
Come enjoy the great outdoors at a state park, but leave the fireworks at home [doc]
June 26, 2009
Weekender Report: Light up the Fourth with salmon, crab, but watch those incendiaries
UTC staff reach agreement with city of Enumclaw on natural gas system safety violations
Follow Lt. Governor Owen’s mission to China by blog
WSDOT Ferries Division and Washington State Patrol plan for busy Fourth of July
WSDOT reopens the SR 169 bridge over the Green River
Be careful with fire on public recreation lands
Local and state responders to conduct spill drill on Columbia River at Kirby Billingsley Hydro Park
June 25, 2009
State Parks remind boaters to be safe on the water this summer
Sacajawea State Park plays host to Festival Mexicana
DSHS allocates nearly $2 million in federal recovery money to help seniors
Declare your independence from travel delay
Hands free law marks its first anniversary
Missing Spokane woman located
State revokes, suspends licenses, certifications, registrations of health care providers
Master hunters invited to meeting in Ellensburg on Elk Area 3911
One-day halibut fishery coincides with salmon opener at Westport
Consumer Alert: Hiring an illegal mover is risky business
Grant money available from L&I for safety and health improvements
June 24, 2009
Preparing for above normal fire danger this fire season
Gov. Gregoire’s statement on Department of Energy stimulus award
Gov. Gregoire hosts annual Centennial Accord meeting
Gov. Gregoire meets with President Obama on health care reform
X-Cel Feeds penalized for refusing stormwater rules
Washington State Medicaid Division Director selected for national Robert Wood Johnson Leadership Institute
JRA parole program for a group of youthful offenders in state custody ends July 1
Deception Pass State Park plays host to fourth annual Native American Culture Day
Free Microsoft computer training still available
June 23, 2009
WSP seeking public’s help in locating missing Spokane woman
High demand for new Enhanced Driver Licenses creating long waits in the Kennewick driver licensing office
State solicits public comment on federal request to weatherize more homes
State Parks closes Puget Sound Region Office in Auburn
Multiple safety projects advertised to bidders
DOL redesigns disabled parking tabs for specialty license plates
New safeguards added to West Point permit
Final EIS examines water supply alternatives in the Yakima basin
Attorney General McKenna calls TJX’s data breach a costly lesson
June 22, 2009
Gov. Gregoire announces federal recovery funds for Poulsbo road project
Gov. Gregoire urges Washington delegation to support energy and climate legislation
Leaders to offer feedback on future development of higher education system
WSDOT Ferries Division sells Steel Electric class vessels to California recycler
Ecology Youth Corps gears up for summer litter pick-up
DNR urges wildfire awareness this Fourth of July
Cookie dough-linked illnesses prompt recall, warning from state health officials
State revokes, suspends licenses, certifications, registrations of health care providers
Developer refuses to obtain stormwater permit, gets penalty
Safety conference accepting nominations for lifesaving awards
June 19, 2009
Getting home from Sea-Tac Airport just got a whole lot easier
Former King County Assessor sentenced to eight months for drunk driving crash
Road work begins in Burnt Hill near Sequim
Fire danger rating increases to ‘moderate’ in Pend Oreille County
DNR encourages landowners to check winter’s forest debris piles
Wildlife returns to 130 acres of WSDOT wetlands near Renton
HECB's June meeting to focus on legislative work assignments
Dad’s health is a walk in the park, then serve up grilled chicken or fish
June 18, 2009
Reduced ferry capacity in the San Juan Islands begins Saturday, June 20
Dorn: State exam results solid, but not whole story
Washington’s average annual wage, unemployment benefits rise
Attorney General McKenna elected to leadership post of national AG group
DNR to close some ORV trails in Reiter Foothills
Special exercise testing spill readiness in central Puget Sound
Ecology, Glacier Northwest and Reichhold reach cleanup agreement
Olympia driver and vehicle licensing office closing permanently
Licensing urges consumers to choose safe nail salons
June 17, 2009
Ecology modifies municipal stormwater permit
DSHS notifies doctors and clients about changes in medical supply benefit for Washington State Medicaid program
Carol Moser elected as State Transportation Commission Chair
Competitors needed for Central Washington forklift rodeo
New Olympia online traffic cameras go live - Thurston County Traffic News e-mail alerts now available
WSDOT seeks comments on DBE contracting goals
Aviation Planning Council to finalize recommendations on June 24 in Seattle
Gov. Gregoire’s statement on extending federal benefits to domestic partners
Gov. Gregoire and state bar association announce pro bono effort
June 16, 2009
Washington’s unemployment rate up in May
Shop Closed: Consumer options are limited when businesses go bankrupt
Ecology awards final contract for publicly-funded Neah Bay tug
College Bound Scholarship signups surge as June 30 deadline nears
State revokes, suspends licenses, certifications, registrations of health care providers
June 15, 2009
Washington receives top rating for special education
DOC and Plaintiffs' attorneys cooperate to improve offender safety at women's prisons
Colored dye added to Hangman Creek will help scientists understand water quality problems
WDFW studying chinook returns to Snohomish River basin
Recruitment under way for new WDFW director
Results available for special hunt drawing
I-90 Bridging Futures Art and Essay Contest winners honored
North Spokane Corridor open houses coming up
Gov. Gregoire delivers commencement address at UW Tacoma
Gov. Gregoire announces clean water Recovery Act projects
Gov. Gregoire announces $1.9 million in federal recovery funds to combat crimes against women
June 12, 2009
Collision involving no seatbelt use turns into a miracle on I-5
DSHS Aberdeen Community Service Office to relocate temporarily
States give anglers green light to catch hatchery steelhead on lower Columbia
Women's workshop offers instruction on fishing, hunting, outdoor skills
Goose marking may help explain nesting declines in eastern Washington
June 11, 2009
Swine flu (H1N1): emergency rule requires hospitalization reporting in state
Find a “stimulus job” at WorkSource
WSDOT Ferries Division begins summer schedule June 21
Ecology approves decision to transfer water right for proposed feedlot in Franklin County
State Auditor’s Office launches redesigned website, www.sao.wa.gov [pdf]
State disciplines health care providers (News Release 09-098)
State disciplines health care providers (News Release 09-099)
Foster youth graduation and GED ceremonies to take place across Washington state
WASL replacement plan nears completion
Ecology seeks comment on G-P West cleanup site documents
Summer brings fishing opportunities for salmon off coast, crab in the Sound
June 10, 2009
New Chrysler will honor “Lemon Law” obligations
A new era begins Monday for historic Fidalgo Bay mill site
Attorney General McKenna announces multi-million dollar settlement with drug manufacturer
State plans to auction former K-Mart site in Wenatchee on June 26
West Nile virus: new online reporting tool to help track dead birds
June 9, 2009
WSDOT advertises largest North Spokane Corridor project for construction bids
State of Washington closer to securing money tied to environmental damages caused by Asarco operations
Manufacturers operating E-Cycle Washington pay back loan to state
WDFW issues corrections to the 2009-10 Sportfishing Rules pamphlet
Commission adopts ballast water rules, modifies hunter licensing requirements
WDFW seeks advisers for oyster reserve advisory board
Grants will help teachers learn about technology
Property tax deferral program available for fall taxes
June 8, 2009
Uninsured in Washington state jumps nearly 21 percent
Basic Health will increase rates to address $238 million budget cut
Court enforces cease and desist order against All My Sons Moving & Storage of Seattle
Board considers school environmental health and safety rule [doc]
WSDOT kicks off Eastside Corridor Tolling Study with Executive Advisory Group meeting; public invited to attend
WSDOT hosts June 23 SR 502 Widening open house and environmental hearing
Ecology seeks comments on action plan for Camp Bonneville cleanup
Stevens County residents encouraged to swap illegal burn barrels for free compost bins on Saturday
Partnerships leverage funding and efforts to create safer driving, parking and hiking at Little Si Trail system
Department of Revenue director elected president of National Tax Organization
Gov. Gregoire, Agriculture Director Newhouse call D.C. trade mission ‘tremendous success’
June 5, 2009
Remembering pipeline tragedy, preventing future incidents
Fishing rules will change June 6 on several rivers to protect Puget Sound wild steelhead
WDFW schedules second public workshop on revisions to Puget Sound chinook fisheries plan
Gov. Gregoire announces aerospace council members
Gov. Gregoire Announces 2009 Smart Communities Award Winners
Gov. Gregoire’s statement on D-Day anniversary
Gov. Gregoire directs flag lowering to honor fallen soldier of 81st Brigade
Peninsula communities reconnect at Hood Canal Bridge celebrations
WSDOT launches new stimulus newsletter
WSDOT posts its quarterly performance report
Community invited to public meetings on the bored tunnel plan to replace the Alaskan Way Viaduct
Comments sought on Condit Dam removal environmental review
Cleanup work at Spokane site includes building demolition
June 4, 2009
Secretary Vail to discuss budget cuts, new laws in TVW interview
Foster families get free camp sites in Washington state parks
State sees strong growth in student-aid applications
Record third of state's wastewater treatment plants perfect in 2008
Washington job openings continue to decline
Lt. Governor's Art Council features shots of Governor's Ball by Olympia photographer Aaron Barna
Eating local? Try fishing for your supper on Free Fishing Weekend
DSHS leads the nation in life-changing technology with DeafBlind Communicator
SR 104 Hood Canal Bridge open again - eight days early
June 3, 2009
Gov. Gregoire announces $22.4 million in federal recovery money to bolster criminal justice programs
State acquires over 20,000 acres of King County forestland for Common School, UW trusts
Public ‘Open House’ about management of Mystery Bay
DOC announces additional prison unit closures and delayed openings
West Nile virus detected in Yakima County mosquitoes — first of the season
State Parks, Washington Trails Association dedicate backcountry trail at Beacon Rock State Park [doc]
Proposed industrial stormwater permit available to review
Public invited to help update Spokane River spill response plans
Lt. Governor Owen meets with Taiwan leader Ma in Seattle
June 2, 2009
Seattle metal-finishing firm fined $101,000 in tank-collapse case
State holds hearing on request to halt ferry service for a year between Seattle and Friday Harbor
Marketers accused of using misleading ads to drive car sales
Judge’s order puts skids on motorcycle parts dealer’s deceptive sales practices
Summary of 2009 tax legislation now available
Fire danger rating increases to ‘moderate’ in parts of northeast region
Preservation and safety upgrades around the corner for I-90 over Snoqualmie Pass this summer
Gov. Gregoire’s statement on the death of Port Orchard soldier
June 1, 2009
Supt. Dorn’s agenda moves forward
Roadchecks drive home commercial vehicle safety
Direct deposit for unemployment benefits: secure and convenient
L&I: Beat the heat by taking precautions if you work outdoors
Mattoon Lake in Kittitas County to be treated for aquatic weeds
Free help available to pay for prescription drugs
Plumbing contractor pleads guilty to stealing sales tax, operating business after license revoked

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