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July 28, 2021 6:00 PM
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WELLPINIT, Wash. Wildfires continue to ravage our region, and with another heat wave moving in, there’s a lot to be concerned about across the Inland Northwest.
Tribal reservations have been hit especially hard. With limited resources, staying on top of the fires is difficult. The Sherwood Fire has already burned over 1,100 acres and still burns today. It’s just one of the fires contributing to one of the most destructive wildfire seasons in Washington.
“We are at a crisis right now, and the end of July isn’t even here,” said Commissioner of Public Lands Hilary Franz.
Washington shatters records in midst of early, alarming start to wildfire season
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Wildfires put strain on firefighters, local communities
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90 Days After Session, Hundreds of New Laws Go Into Effect
The Washington state Legislature passed more than 300 bills last session and many of them become laws this weekend. From drug possession to education, here’s a snapshot of what’s new in the state.
July 23, 2021 • (TNS) Major new policies in Washington that effect drugs penalties, climate change, taxes and other issues will go into affect on Sunday.
The state Legislature passed more than 300 bills last session. On Sunday, 90 days since adjourning, most bills will go into effect.
Legislators came into the session with hefty goals: respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, aid in its economic recovery, reform policing, fight a changing climate and more. Democrats left with big wins, passing many long-awaited bills dealing with climate change, taxes and equity.
Hundreds of new Washington laws go into effect Sunday
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