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Health officials warn visitors that cannabis in Washington can be stronger than in other parts of US
21+ hour, 17+ min ago (144+ words) The Washington Department of Health is warning FIFA visitors about the strength of cannabis in Washington. The state health agency says potency varies by product and recommends that users start with a low dose and go slow. The Washington Do…...
Eastern Washington wildfires grow as evacuations expand near Spokane
3+ day, 9+ hour ago (44+ words) Major wildfires continue burning across Eastern Washington as evacuations expand near Spokane, where homes have been destroyed and more remain at risk. Major wildfires continue burning across Eastern Washington as evacuations expand near Spokane, where homes have been destroyed and…...
Nearly 12, 000 residents have been evacuated as a wildfire spreads in Washington
3+ day, 10+ hour ago (281+ words) Nearly 12, 000 residents and over 2, 000 structures have been evacuated after a wildfire broke out Tuesday in Washington state, spreading to 250 acres. No injuries have been reported. The fire was 0% contained as of Tuesday night. Officials said there"was an urgent need…...
New Washington law takes effect Thursday, creating clearer line between e-bikes and electric motorcycles
1+ week, 2+ day ago (404+ words) A new Washington state law takes effect Thursday to clarify which electric vehicles qualify as e-bikes and which may fall under other rules, according to the bill. Gov. Bob Ferguson signed the law in March. The law updates Washington's definition…...
Washington Paper Mill Implosion: 11 Feared Dead
3+ week, 3+ day ago (824+ words) At least two people have now died and nine others are presumed dead following a chemical tank implosion at a Washington state pulp and paper mill with a history of permit violations and prior incidents, including an industrial-scale blaze. Officials…...
10 injured in Washington state chemical tank implosion, but authorities won't say how many workers are missing or dead
3+ week, 3+ day ago (20+ words) (AP) " 10 injured in Washington state chemical tank implosion, but authorities won't say how many workers are missing or dead....
What would Washington DC mayoral hopefuls do about teen takeovers?
3+ week, 3+ day ago (463+ words) The top Washington DC mayoral candidates are clashing over how they would address rising youth crime in the city, which has become even more of a talking point after a viral fight inside a Chipotle earlier this month. Janeese Lewis…...
Deaths reported after tank implodes at Washington pulp and paper mill
3+ week, 3+ day ago (269+ words) In a joint statement, Nippon Dynawave Packaging Co. and local law enforcement said the tank's rupture caused "multiple critical injuries" as well as fatalities. Authorities said some victims had suffered burns or inhalation injuries. There was no immediate threat to…...
DC Streetcar service ending on H Street
7+ mon, 2+ week ago (15+ words) After a 10-year run after a 50-year absence, DC Streetcar will stop operating....
Therapy dogs greet Jane Goodall's ashes, guests at Washington funeral
7+ mon, 1+ week ago (80+ words) Funeral services for conservationist Dr. Jane Goodall are being held Wednesday at Washington National Cathedral. About 20 therapy dogs from a group named PAL, or People Animals Love, greeted her urn and funeral guests on the steps of the cathedral. Funeral…...