State of Washington
Recent News About State of Washington
-
Vancouver Parks and Recreation provides free after-school activities for kids
Vancouver Parks and Recreation is now offering an after-school program for children ages six through 12.
-
New federal grant to help WSU expand farmer suicide prevention program
A new $7 million grant from the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture seeks to assist farmers with their mental health.
-
Vancouver looking for 2 individuals to fill board vacancies
The City of Vancouver is searching for individuals to fill two vacancies on the Downtown Redevelopment Authority (DRA) Board of Directors, according to CityOfVancouver.us.
-
Grants available for Clark County and Vancouver small businesses through Mercy Corps Northwest
An effort to provide economic assistance to small business owners in Clark County and Vancouver impacted financially by the COVID-19 pandemic is being spearheaded by Mercy Corps Northwest.
-
Vancouver Fire Department commissions equity in treatment study
The results of a study of equity in EMS treatment by Healthcare Equity Group show that there are disparities in cardiac chest pain and pain management treatment to marginalized communities in Vancouver.
-
Total OASDI disabled beneficiaries in Washington zip 98651 remains the same in 2019
There were 20 total OASDI disabled beneficiaries in Washington zip code 98651 in 2019, which is unchanged from 2018, according to the official Social Security Administration website.
-
City of Vancouver to use newly formed task force to implement police department changes
The City of Vancouver has a 12 member task force in place, which was formed to help implement changes in the Vancouver Police Department's (VPD) policies and training relating to use of force.
-
Total OASDI widow and parent beneficiaries in the State of Washington ZIP 98651 stay unchanged in 2019
There were 15 total OASDI widow and parent beneficiaries in Washington zip code 98651 in 2019, the same number as in 2018, according to the official Social Security Administration website.
-
Vancouver City's latest satisfactory survey results released
A recent Vancouver City Council survey reveals what many locals are satisfied with in the area and what they believe could be improved, according to a press release from the city’s website on July 16.
-
Florida man, 39, arrested for sexual exploitation of underage Vancouver-area girl
The Vancouver Police Department earlier this month arrested a 39-year-old man for allegedly attempting to meet an underage girl for sex.
-
The state of Washington reports $693 million in miscellaneous tax revenues in Q1 2020
Washington collected $693 million in miscellaneous tax revenue during the 1st quarter of 2020, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.
-
No-payment loan from city helps low-income residents pay for home repairs
Low-income Vancouver residents who need to make home repairs but cannot afford to do so can turn to the city for financial assistance.
-
Federal grant allows Vancouver to focus on residential fire prevention
Residential fires have taken a toll on Vancouver, but the Fire Marshal’s Office along with the volunteer Fire Corps are initiating a program to promote awareness and safety.
-
Firestone Pacific Foods CEO says COVID-19 outbreak was learning experience
Firestone Pacific Foods employees not social distancing or wearing masks during breaks was likely the culprit for its recent COVID-19 outbreak, according to the company’s CEO.
-
Protesters urge Inslee to reopen Washington
The Activate Republicans organization in Clark County took to a rally last month to push Governor Jay Inslee to reopen the state of Washington, according to KPTV.
-
From Evergreen Reporter
Washington state health care workers, first responders file for workers’ compensation
Washington state’s health care workers and first responders were among 806 people recently filing COVID-19-related workers’ compensation claims in light of Gov. Jay Inslee’s extended assurance of their monetary protection from the coronavirus.
-
Total OASDI widow and parent beneficiaries in Washington ZIP 98651 increase in 2018
There were 15 total OASDI widow and parent beneficiaries in Washington zip code 98651 in 2018, a 50.0 percent increase over 2017, which had 10 total widow and parent beneficiaries, according to the official Social Security Administration website.
-
Total OASDI widow and parent beneficiaries in Washington ZIP 98622 stay unchanged in 2018
There were 5 total OASDI widow and parent beneficiaries in Washington zip code 98622 in 2018, the same number as in 2017, according to the official Social Security Administration website.
-
The state of Washington reports $580 million in miscellaneous tax revenues in Q3 2019
Washington collected $580 million in miscellaneous tax revenue during the 3rd quarter of 2019, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.
-
Washington reports $338 million in miscellaneous tax revenues in Q2 2019
Washington collected $338 million in miscellaneous tax revenue during the 2nd quarter of 2019, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.