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January 31, 2012
Douglas-fir tussock moth defoliation increases in the Blue Mountains
Burn bans issued for Chelan, Douglas counties
State considers next round of funding to help local governments control stormwater runoff
Ecology partnership awards save Puget Sound wetland habitat
Sponsors needed for summer meals program
January 27, 2012
Columbia River fishing seasons set for spring chinook, sturgeon
WSDOT identifies SR 520 toll billing issue
Improvements needed at Mukilteo ferry terminal
Mukilteo pharmacist immediately suspended
Drug diversion charged: pharmacy assistant and technician suspended
January 26, 2012
Thurston County: Hawk Acres drinking water advisory ends
State disciplines health care providers
Dealing with storm damage? Protect yourself from unqualified contractors
Washington businesses get record tax break in 2011
January 25, 2012
Insurer fined $100,000 for charging unapproved rates
DuPont approves watershed restoration and mining permit application agreement
WSDOT seeking projects for the Safe Routes to School Program
Wildlife area near Ellensburg to close February-April to protect elk, reduce private land damage
Commission to consider sportfishing rules, increase in multiple season hunting permits
January 24, 2012
Thurston County: Hawk Acres residents advised to boil water
New SR 105 bridge frees traffic and fish
SR 99 tunnel tolling committee meets Wednesday
January 23, 2012
Tips and help on dealing with storm-related insurance claims
Consolidation efforts result in closure of DSHS Othello Community Services Office
Mobile CSO open today at Rochester IGA store
Public invited to rescheduled open houses on future of water management in the Dungeness watershed
Airport sponsors reminded to submit applications for grants
January 17, 2012
Electrical problems prompt temporary shutdown of SR 520 toll equipment; bridge remains open to traffic
It pays to keep your boat afloat year round
January 13, 2012
Enforcement, education part of L&I effort to protect workers in primary metals industry
Three meetings slated on draft northeast Washington elk management plan
First razor clam dig of 2012 gets nod at four ocean beaches
Water banking opportunities expanding in Kittitas County
State disciplines health care providers
Reminder: parking on highway to ski is illegal
January 12, 2012
Ecology seeks comments on updated plan to study, clean up contaminated sediments at Port of Olympia site
Ecology hosts workshops on Better Brakes draft rules
Whatcom County, Ecology, Corps of Engineers invite bids for environmental review of proposed Cherry Point terminal
Public comment sought on proposed amendments to cruise ship agreement
Hazardous drugs rule adopted, meeting set to discuss advisory committee
First toll bills sent to SR 520 Pay By Mail customers
January 11, 2012
SR 520 bridge, highway to close this weekend for construction
Five schools, one district named STEM Lighthouse schools
Burn ban starts in Kittitas County
January 10, 2012
Brant goose numbers high enough to clear way for Skagit hunt
Tribes seek federal support to resolve Nooksack basin water rights conflict
Businesses that help their injured workers stay on the job may be eligible for reimbursement: Stay at Work begins today
Board of Natural Resources approves the addition of forested state trust land in Pacific County
January 9, 2012
Washington residents' health tops Board of Health's January agenda
Commissions call for further reductions in sturgeon catch on lower Columbia River
January 6, 2012
Fishing in rivers around Puget Sound to close due to low wild steelhead returns
State utility staff slash Pacific Power’s rate increase request
State Parks reductions bring about management change at Fort Worden [doc]
State Parks announces 2012 free days for visitors [doc]
WSDOT selects Flatiron Constructors Inc. for I-405 improvement project
Drivers tweak commute times for tolled SR 520 bridge
State disciplines health care providers
State revokes, suspends licenses, certifications, registrations of health care providers
January 5, 2012
Citizen advisory group to discuss Tacoma Narrows Bridge toll rates
I-5 Mellen Street project open house Jan. 12
State disciplines health care providers
January 4, 2012
Colockum elk research, winter-range closure to be discussed Jan. 11 in Ellensburg
Annual survey confirms 27 wolves, including three breeding pairs, in Washington
Razor clam digs tentatively set through February at ocean beaches
State DNR to kick off recreation planning for the Snoqualmie corridor
Prescription drug monitoring information available to doctors and pharmacists
Diesel spill cleanup ongoing north of Goldendale
Mukilteo’s shoreline master program receives approval
State approves funds to improve safety at Whitman County railroad crossing
Faster travel on tolled SR 520 bridge; I-90 sees typical traffic
Alaskan Way South drivers rerouted under viaduct for tunnel construction
January 3, 2012
Ecology overseeing cleanup of diesel spill north of Goldendale
Ecology issues significant water rights, praises innovative collaborative agreement to allocate water in closed basin
Tolling on 520: A new year, new commute
Girder settings mark milestones on SR 14 and SR 500 projects

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