Inslee issues emergency proclamation in response to wildfires
OLYMPIA—Governor Jay Inslee issued an emergency proclamation on August 16 to help clear and repair roadways affected by wildfires in Ferry, Klickitat, Skagit, and Yakima counties. Since July 2024, Washington state has experienced abnormally dry weather conditions with periods of exceptionally high temperatures, creating high-risk fuel conditions in these counties. The resulting large number of fires […]
Progressive Animal Welfare Society (PAWS)- rescue during disaster
Progressive Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) – Perpetually prepared for rescue during disaster By: Erin Freeman | Lynnwood Times Staff When and sometimes even before a disaster strikes, the Progressive Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) acts as a safety net for impacted pets and wildlife. “Whether it’s taking in severely matted and scared dogs from a puppy […]
