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Access Washington News http://access.wa.gov/ Washington State Government News Access Washington News http://access.wa.gov/images/toolkit/AWlogo2_115px.gif http://access.wa.gov/news/morestatenews.aspx?track=rss Have a fire safe Thanksgiving http://www.wsp.wa.gov/information/releases/mr112309.pdf Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:23:00 Fish and Wildlife Commission to take comment on proposed 2010-12 sportfishing rules http://wdfw.wa.gov/do/newreal/release.php?id=nov2309a Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:23:00 Suicide prevention curriculum makes federal registry http://www.k12.wa.us/Communications/PressReleases2009/SuicidePrevention.aspx Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:23:00 State board invests $3.3 million in economic development projects http://www.commerce.wa.gov/DesktopModules/CTEDNews/CTEDNewsView.aspx?tabID=0&ItemID=244&mid=840 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:23:00 November revenue forecast down $760 million http://www.ofm.wa.gov/news/release/2009/091119.asp Thu, 19 Nov 2009 0:19:00 Vampire fans: Take a bite out of Washington State Tourism’s new online “Twilight” Travel Guide http://www.commerce.wa.gov/DesktopModules/CTEDNews/CTEDNewsView.aspx?tabID=0&ItemID=241&mid=840 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:20:00 Washington State Tourism Launches Online Giveaway to “Experience More” Across the State http://www.commerce.wa.gov/DesktopModules/CTEDNews/CTEDNewsView.aspx?tabID=0&ItemID=243&mid=840 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:20:00 DOC to pay $4 million for assault on inmate http://www.doc.wa.gov/news/pressreleases/2009/doctopay4millionforassaultoninmate111809.asp Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:20:00 DOC posts first videos on YouTube http://www.doc.wa.gov/news/stories/2009/docpostsfirstvidoesonyoutube111909.asp Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:20:00 Vader and Enchanted Valley water system customers advised to boil water http://www.doh.wa.gov/Publicat/2009_news/09-183.htm Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:20:00 West Nile virus activity unprecedented in Washington during 2009 season http://www.doh.wa.gov/Publicat/2009_news/09-182.htm Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:20:00 Northwest Kidney Centers leader wins healthcare excellence honor http://www.doh.wa.gov/Publicat/2009_news/09-184.htm Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:20:00 Ecology prepared for possible response in B.C. ship grounding http://www.ecy.wa.gov/news/2009news/2009-273.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:20:00 Stormwater monitoring plan proposed for Lora Lake site http://www.ecy.wa.gov/news/2009news/2009-274.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:20:00 Make this holiday memorable for all the right reasons [pdf] http://www.wsp.wa.gov/information/releases/mr112009.pdf Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:20:00 Gov. Gregoire orders flags flown at half-staff Monday, Nov. 23 http://www.governor.wa.gov/news/news-view.asp?pressRelease=1382&newsType=1 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:20:00 Gov. Gregoire announces plan to submit application for Race to the Top process http://www.governor.wa.gov/news/news-view.asp?pressRelease=1383&newsType=1 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:20:00 SR 520 Legislative Workgroup seeks public comment on Montlake interchange design and financing plans http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/11/20_SR520LegislativeWorkgroupTownHall.htm Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:20:00 WSDOT recommends drivers pack their patience over busiest travel week of the year http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/11/20_2009_Thanksgiving_travel.htm Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:20:00 Wells Fargo agrees to buy back auction rate securities, including those of more than 400 Washington investors http://dfi.wa.gov/consumers/news/2009/wells-fargo-buy-back.htm Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:19:00 Public comment sought on proposed land exchange between WDFW and WDNR http://wdfw.wa.gov/do/newreal/release.php?id=nov1809b Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:19:00 Oiled wildlife rescue and response goes mobile http://www.ecy.wa.gov/news/2009news/2009-272.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:19:00 Supt. Dorn calls for changes to math, science graduation requirement http://www.k12.wa.us/Communications/PressReleases2009/WSSDAConference.aspx Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:19:00 WSDOT mourns the loss of Port Angeles maintenance worker http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/11/WSDOTORFatality.htm Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:19:00 Gov. Gregoire’s statement on death of Transportation Department worker http://www.governor.wa.gov/news/news-view.asp?pressRelease=1381&newsType=1 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:19:00 State Fire Marshal wishes residents a fire safe Holiday season http://www.wsp.wa.gov/information/releases/mr111909.pdf Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:19:00 MADD Honors WSP as Outstanding Law Enforcement Agency [pdf] http://www.wsp.wa.gov/information/releases/mr111909b.pdf Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:19:00 Permanent smokeout: Department of Health campus to go tobacco-free http://www.doh.wa.gov/Publicat/2009_news/09-181.htm Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:19:00 Hidden cost of the uninsured and underinsured in WA: Nearly $1 billion http://www.insurance.wa.gov/news/2009/11_19_2009.shtml Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:19:00 HECB announces student video contest winners http://www.hecb.wa.gov/Videocontestwinners.asp Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:18:00 Don’t be in the dark about fire safety during a storm [pdf] http://www.wsp.wa.gov/information/releases/mr111809b.pdf Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:18:00 Tug company fined for Seattle and Puget Sound oil spills http://www.ecy.wa.gov/news/2009news/2009-269.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:18:00 States, academics, and industry to collaborate and promote safer products: new report outlines framework for green chemistry and design for environment http://www.ecy.wa.gov/news/2009news/2009-271.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:18:00 Hotline to report dead or ill swans available http://wdfw.wa.gov/do/newreal/release.php?id=nov1709a Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:18:00 Endangered Oregon spotted frogs returned to native habitat http://wdfw.wa.gov/do/newreal/release.php?id=nov1709b Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:18:00 WDFW seeks nominations to Puget Sound rockfish advisory group http://wdfw.wa.gov/do/newreal/release.php?id=nov1709c Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:18:00 WDFW finalizes environmental statement for livestock grazing plan on wildlife lands http://wdfw.wa.gov/do/newreal/release.php?id=nov1709d Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:18:00 Columbia River salmon, steelhead endorsement will take effect April 2010 http://wdfw.wa.gov/do/newreal/release.php?id=nov1709e Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:18:00 WDFW seeks applicants for positions on game management advisory council http://wdfw.wa.gov/do/newreal/release.php?id=nov1809a Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:18:00 Commission staff rejects most of Puget Sound Energy’s rate-increase request http://www.utc.wa.gov/webdocs.nsf/vw2005/6EB69BD3F23289428825767200017AEC Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:18:00 Public Counsel recommends cuts to PSE’s electric and gas rates http://www.atg.wa.gov/pressrelease.aspx?id=24768 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:18:00 Washington Attorney General Rob McKenna testifies to Congress about deceptive online marketing tactics http://www.atg.wa.gov/pressrelease.aspx?id=24778 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:18:00 $6.4 million in Recovery Act grants headed for energy efficiency projects in smaller communities statewide http://www.governor.wa.gov/news/news-view.asp?pressRelease=1379&newsType=1 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:18:00 Gov. Gregoire’s statement on SR 520 replacement draft recommendation http://www.governor.wa.gov/news/news-view.asp?pressRelease=1380&newsType=1 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:18:00 Comment period extended for proposed Ice Harbor trust land exchange http://www.dnr.wa.gov/BusinessPermits/News/Pages/nr09_183.aspx Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:17:00 WSDOT shifts traffic onto realigned SR 410 detour http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/11/17_WSDOT+shifts+traffic+onto+SR+410+detour.htm Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:17:00 Stimulus-funded paving on I-5 wraps up for the year http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/11/16_I-5StimulusPaverWrapsUp.htm Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:17:00 Gov. Gregoire’s statement on appointment of Regional Director of Health and Human Services http://www.governor.wa.gov/news/news-view.asp?pressRelease=1378&newsType=1 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:17:00 WSP Toxicology Lab Division receives accreditation for breath alcohol program [pdf] http://www.wsp.wa.gov/information/releases/mr111709.pdf Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:17:00 Washington's unemployment rate up slightly in October http://www.esd.wa.gov/newsandinformation/releases/washingtons-unemployment-rate-up-slightly-in-October.php Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:17:00 Settlement fixes alleged hang-ups with Vonage’s billing practices http://atg.wa.gov/pressrelease.aspx?id=24764 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:16:00 WSDOT Ferries Division advises travelers to plan ahead for Thanksgiving holiday travel http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/11/16_Thanksgiving.htm Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:16:00 Major projects get final review at HECB’s Nov. 19 meeting in Renton http://www.hecb.wa.gov/Nov2009BoardRelease.asp Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:16:00 Parties agree to process for discussions about gravel mining proposal, environmental projects http://www.ecy.wa.gov/news/2009news/2009-268.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:16:00 Washington recycling more; generating less waste http://www.ecy.wa.gov/news/2009news/2009-267.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:16:00 WSDA completes second busiest year for free pesticide disposal http://agr.wa.gov/News/2009/09-37.aspx Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:16:00 Governor’s Mansion holiday tours available in December http://www.ga.wa.gov/news/newsrel2009-11-16.htm Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:16:00 Smoking and fire safety [pdf] http://www.wsp.wa.gov/information/releases/mr111309.pdf Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:13:00 Winter driving has returned to Steven’s Pass and Mount Baker [pdf] http://www.wsp.wa.gov/information/releases/mr111309b.pdf Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:13:00 Gov. Gregoire’s statement on final Race to the Top guidelines http://www.governor.wa.gov/news/news-view.asp?pressRelease=1377&newsType=1 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:13:00 AG McKenna: alcoholic energy drinks are a recipe for disaster http://www.atg.wa.gov/pressrelease.aspx?id=24742 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:13:00 National Adoption Day: Washington courts will join children to new families while DSHS announces record number of foster adoptions this year http://www.dshs.wa.gov/mediareleases/2009/pr09181.shtml Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:13:00 WSDOT hosts open house on final SR 19 and SR 20 recommendations http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/11/SR19-SR20+Open+House.htm Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:12:00 WSDOT Ferries Division announces January weekend closure of Port Townsend/Keystone route http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/11/St2Inspection_111209.htm Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:12:00 Two-boat service restored on Seattle/Bremerton route http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/11/Service_111209.htm Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:12:00 Comment period extended, meetings added on Puget Sound rockfish conservation plan http://wdfw.wa.gov/do/newreal/release.php?id=nov1209a Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:12:00 Ecology, Coast Guard, Port of Seattle respond to Harbor Is. oil spill http://www.ecy.wa.gov/news/2009news/2009-264.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 0:10:00 Groups continue work on national, regional programs to reduce greenhouse gas emissions http://www.ecy.wa.gov/news/2009news/2009-265.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:12:00 Electroplater pays $34,000 settlement for violations http://www.ecy.wa.gov/news/2009news/2009-266.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:12:00 State Supreme Court unanimously supports school funding system http://www.atg.wa.gov/pressrelease.aspx?id=24732 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:12:00 State disciplines health care providers (press release #180) http://www.doh.wa.gov/Publicat/2009_news/09-180.htm Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:12:00 State disciplines health care providers (press release #179) http://www.doh.wa.gov/Publicat/2009_news/09-179.htm Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:12:00 Transportation Commission to hold monthly meeting in Everett http://www.wstc.wa.gov/news/2009/09_1110_MonthlyMeetingEverett.htm Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:10:00 State aims to keep pesticide canisters off Washington beaches http://www.ecy.wa.gov/news/2009news/2009-263.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:10:00 On Veterans Day, DSHS program to recount its success on locating missing benefits for vets and their families http://www.dshs.wa.gov/mediareleases/2009/pr09180.shtml Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:10:00 Licensing board recruiting for Collection Agency Board vacancy http://www.dol.wa.gov/about/news/2009/200911collectionagencyboard.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:10:00 Water system owner faces stiff state fine for negligence http://www.doh.wa.gov/Publicat/2009_news/09-176.htm Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:10:00 Tobacco prevention program earns World Health Organization recognition http://www.doh.wa.gov/Publicat/2009_news/09-175.htm Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:10:00 State disciplines health care providers (Release #177) http://www.doh.wa.gov/Publicat/2009_news/09-177.htm Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:10:00 State disciplines health care providers (Release #178) http://www.doh.wa.gov/Publicat/2009_news/09-178.htm Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:10:00 Gov. Gregoire requests federal financial help for businesses affected by landslide [pdf] http://www.wadisasternews.com/posted/1105/CHRISTINE_O.392991.pdf Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:10:00 Washington receives $2.2 million in federal stimulus funds for broadband mapping and planning activities http://www.governor.wa.gov/news/news-view.asp?pressRelease=1375&newsType=1 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:10:00 Gov. Gregoire highlights local schools meeting goals of Race to the Top initiative http://www.governor.wa.gov/news/news-view.asp?pressRelease=1376&newsType=1 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:10:00 Put turkey on your table - or duck, venison, or razor clams http://wdfw.wa.gov/weekender/2009/nov2409.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:10:00 Evening razor-clam dig approved for Nov. 14-17 http://wdfw.wa.gov/do/newreal/release.php?id=nov1009a Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:10:00 Gov. Gregoire appoints new director of Department of Ecology http://www.governor.wa.gov/news/news-view.asp?pressRelease=1372&newsType=1 Mon, 9 Nov 2009 14:09:00 Gov. Gregoire encourages donations for Asia Pacific disaster relief http://www.governor.wa.gov/news/news-view.asp?pressRelease=1373&newsType=1 Mon, 9 Nov 2009 14:09:00 Gov. Gregoire orders flags flown at half-staff Thursday, Nov. 12th http://www.governor.wa.gov/news/news-view.asp?pressRelease=1374&newsType=1 Mon, 9 Nov 2009 14:09:00 Port Townsend / Keystone ferry service restored Friday, Nov. 6 http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/11/ST2_110309.htm Mon, 9 Nov 2009 14:09:00 WSDOT moves onto SR 410 Nile Valley landslide for continued monitoring http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/11/05_SR410monitorlandslide.htm Mon, 9 Nov 2009 14:09:00 Chinook Pass (SR 410) and Cayuse Pass (SR 123) closed for the season http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/11/chinookpass_cayusepass_closed_until_spring.htm Mon, 9 Nov 2009 14:09:00 Study results: WorkSource works! http://www.esd.wa.gov/newsandinformation/releases/study-results-worksource-works-09-099.php Mon, 9 Nov 2009 14:09:00 Commission adopts new policy on state's hatcheries and fisheries http://wdfw.wa.gov/do/newreal/release.php?id=nov0609a Mon, 9 Nov 2009 14:09:00 Final report delivered on facilities recommendations http://www.ofm.wa.gov/news/release/2009/091104.asp Wed, 4 Nov 2009 0:04:00 Puyallup man charged with theft of $366,000 in workers' comp benefits http://www.lni.wa.gov/news/2009/pr091106b.asp Fri, 6 Nov 2009 14:06:00 Gov. Gregoire’s statement on passage of Referendum 71 http://www.governor.wa.gov/news/news-view.asp?pressRelease=1371&newsType=1 Fri, 6 Nov 2009 14:06:00 Gov. Gregoire orders flags flown at half-staff Monday, Nov. 9 http://www.governor.wa.gov/news/news-view.asp?pressRelease=1368&newsType=1 Fri, 6 Nov 2009 14:06:00 Gov. Gregoire helps kickoff 2010 US Census http://www.governor.wa.gov/news/news-view.asp?pressRelease=1369&newsType=1 Fri, 6 Nov 2009 14:06:00 Gov. Gregoire’s statement on Howard Hansen Dam repairs http://www.governor.wa.gov/news/news-view.asp?pressRelease=1370&newsType=1 Fri, 6 Nov 2009 14:06:00 New England Journal of Medicine: Innovative state program improves medical care and saves millions of dollars http://www.lni.wa.gov/news/2009/pr091106a.asp Fri, 6 Nov 2009 14:06:00 State DNR to hold public meeting on Reiter Foothills Forest Recreation Plan http://www.dnr.wa.gov/RecreationEducation/News/Pages/nr09_182.aspx Fri, 6 Nov 2009 14:06:00 State DNR to gather public input on proposed Middle Fork Snoqualmie Natural Resources Conservation Area http://www.dnr.wa.gov/ResearchScience/News/Pages/nr09_180.aspx Fri, 6 Nov 2009 14:06:00 State Board of Education formulates new plan to assist challenged schools [pdf] http://www.sbe.wa.gov/documents/2009-11-05%20SBE%20board%20meeting%20advisory.pdf Fri, 6 Nov 2009 14:06:00 H1N1 (swine flu) information: easy access for Washington residents http://www.doh.wa.gov/Publicat/2009_news/09-174.htm Fri, 6 Nov 2009 14:06:00 WDFW accepting comments through Dec. 1 on 2010-12 sportfishing rule proposals http://wdfw.wa.gov/do/newreal/release.php?id=nov0409b Thu, 5 Nov 2009 15:05:00 DSHS Office of Deaf and Hard of Hearing celebrates 30-year anniversary with Past, Present, Future 1979 - 2009 symposium http://www.dshs.wa.gov/mediareleases/2009/pr09177.shtml Thu, 5 Nov 2009 15:05:00 Gov. Gregoire approves Recovery Act funding for five clean water projects in state http://www.governor.wa.gov/news/news-view.asp?pressRelease=1366&newsType=1 Thu, 5 Nov 2009 15:05:00 Gov. Gregoire joins Elmo to promote flu prevention http://www.governor.wa.gov/news/news-view.asp?pressRelease=1367&newsType=1 Thu, 5 Nov 2009 15:05:00 Many Medicare Part D plans are changing. SHIBA HelpLine can help. http://www.insurance.wa.gov/news/2009/11_05_2009.shtml Thu, 5 Nov 2009 15:05:00 DNR issues Emergency Order to mine operator at the Nile Landslide near Naches http://www.dnr.wa.gov/BusinessPermits/News/Pages/nr09_181.aspx Thu, 5 Nov 2009 15:05:00 DOC issues statement on prison closure study http://www.doc.wa.gov/news/pressreleases/2009/statementonprisonclosurestudy.asp Thu, 5 Nov 2009 15:05:00 HECB announces search for new executive director http://www.hecb.wa.gov/documents/ExecutiveDirectorRecruitmentAnnouncement.pdf Wed, 4 Nov 2009 15:04:00 State adopts new stormwater, wastewater permit fees http://www.ecy.wa.gov/news/2009news/2009-261.html Wed, 4 Nov 2009 15:04:00 Comments sought on hatchery water quality certification http://www.ecy.wa.gov/news/2009news/2009-262.html Wed, 4 Nov 2009 15:04:00 Board of Natural Resources approves trust land transactions http://www.dnr.wa.gov/BusinessPermits/News/Pages/nr09_179.aspx Wed, 4 Nov 2009 15:04:00 Commission staff recommends rejecting Verizon’s phone line sale to Frontier http://www.utc.wa.gov/webdocs.nsf/vw2005/50811C397A6881AD8825766400012EC6 Wed, 4 Nov 2009 15:04:00 Gov. Gregoire's statement on failure of Initiative 1033 http://www.governor.wa.gov/news/news-view.asp?pressRelease=1365&newsType=1 Wed, 4 Nov 2009 15:04:00 Veterans Day Message from Director of Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs [pdf] http://www.dva.wa.gov/misc%20Files/Vet%20Day%202009.pdf Wed, 4 Nov 2009 15:04:00 State Attorneys General: Don’t Limit States’ Authority to Protect Consumers http://www.atg.wa.gov/pressrelease.aspx?id=24698 Wed, 4 Nov 2009 15:04:00 Public Counsel recommends UTC reject proposed sale of Verizon Northwest to Frontier http://www.atg.wa.gov/pressrelease.aspx?id=24694 Wed, 4 Nov 2009 15:04:00 WSDOT prepares for possible Green River flooding http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/11/03_SR167greenriverprep.htm Tue, 3 Nov 2009 14:03:00 WSDOT latest cable median barrier performance report now online http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/11/2009cablebarrierreport.htm Tue, 3 Nov 2009 14:03:00 Additional vessel work cancels Port Townsend / Keystone ferry service beginning Wednesday night, Nov. 4 http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/11/ST2_110309.htm Tue, 3 Nov 2009 14:03:00 Gov. Gregoire leads second trade mission to D.C. http://www.governor.wa.gov/news/news-view.asp?pressRelease=1364&newsType=1 Tue, 3 Nov 2009 14:03:00 Family caregivers provide nearly $8 billion annually in unpaid services Governor proclaims November as Family Caregiver Month http://www.dshs.wa.gov/mediareleases/2009/pr09179.shtml Tue, 3 Nov 2009 14:03:00 DOL reconsiders new passenger vehicle license plate plan http://www.dol.wa.gov/about/news/2009/200911plateplanreconsidered.html Tue, 3 Nov 2009 14:03:00 Governor’s AIDS Council seeks public views on potential changes in delivery of HIV services http://www.doh.wa.gov/Publicat/2009_news/GACHA_09-004.doc Tue, 3 Nov 2009 14:03:00 Public hearing on proposed state trust land exchange set for this Thursday in Wenatchee http://www.dnr.wa.gov/BusinessPermits/News/Pages/nr09_178.aspx Tue, 3 Nov 2009 14:03:00 AG’s office recovers over $1.3 million from drug companies accused of fleecing Medicaid http://www.atg.wa.gov/pressrelease.aspx?id=24690 Tue, 3 Nov 2009 14:03:00 Federal Aviation Administration provides information on temporary flight restrictions during Olympic Games http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2009/11/TFRsOlympicGames.htm Mon, 2 Nov 2009 15:02:00 Unemployment recipients urged to get direct deposit before floods http://www.esd.wa.gov/newsandinformation/releases/unemployment-recipients-urged-to-get-direct-deposit-before-floods-09-097.php Mon, 2 Nov 2009 15:02:00 Fifteen firefighters prepare to graduate from Fire Training Academy [pdf] http://www.wsp.wa.gov/information/releases/mr103009b.pdf Mon, 2 Nov 2009 15:02:00 Board to hold hearing on HIV counseling and testing http://www.doh.wa.gov/Publicat/2009_news/SBOH09-010-NovMtg.doc Mon, 2 Nov 2009 15:02:00 DSHS to launch Generics First Initiative in November for medical assistance clients in three drug classes http://www.dshs.wa.gov/mediareleases/2009/pr09176.shtml Mon, 2 Nov 2009 15:02:00 Costco will soon start accepting Basic Food EBT cards http://www.dshs.wa.gov/mediareleases/2009/pr09178.shtml Mon, 2 Nov 2009 15:02:00 Free training resources for foster parents and kinship caregivers of children at DSHS library http://www.dshs.wa.gov/mediareleases/2009/pr09164.shtml Mon, 2 Nov 2009 8:02:00 Lt. Governor Owen panel to look at contributions of innovation, technology to Washington economy http://www.ltgov.wa.gov/PressCoverage/newsreleases/2009/10302009LCEDIRTechInnovation.htm Mon, 2 Nov 2009 8:02:00 State Board on Geographic Names approves ‘Salish Sea’ http://www.dnr.wa.gov/ResearchScience/News/Pages/nr09_177.aspx Mon, 2 Nov 2009 8:02:00 Gov. Gregoire’s statement on federal funding to restore Puget Sound http://www.governor.wa.gov/news/news-view.asp?pressRelease=1362&newsType=1 Mon, 2 Nov 2009 8:02:00 Gov. Gregoire briefed on federal emergency declaration for H1N1 flu response http://www.governor.wa.gov/news/news-view.asp?pressRelease=1363&newsType=1 Mon, 2 Nov 2009 8:02:00 Silver lining for former Silver State Helicopter students http://www.atg.wa.gov/pressrelease.aspx?id=24664 Mon, 2 Nov 2009 8:02:00 Latino immigrants at risk of being exploited by “notarios” http://www.atg.wa.gov/pressrelease.aspx?id=24666 Mon, 2 Nov 2009 8:02:00