The USDA has issued a public health alert for raw chicken packed at three California based Foster Farms locations after 278 people have been sickened with salmonella. Continue reading
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Washington Man Sentenced to 12 Years For Attempted Terrorism
The first American in eastern Washington to be convicted of assisting terrorists has been sentenced to 12 years in prison.
Joseph Brice, 22, was arrested after a home made bomb exploded unexpectedly and nearly killed him. He was convicted on charges of attempting to provide material assistance to terrorists and manufacturing an explosive device. Continue reading
Massive Landslide Threatens Community North of Seattle
Whidbey Island near Seattle, Washington is in need of new maps after a massive landslide.
The landslide pushed at least 200,000 cubic yards of ground down the west side of the island in the Puget Sound 50 miles north of Seattle. The slide struck around 4 a.m. Wednesday and has destroyed one home and will likely require four others to be demolished. Continue reading
Washington State Considering Forcing All Insurers To Carry Abortion Coverage
Politicians in the Washington state are moving to force all insurance providers to make abortion coverage part of every plan.
The “Reproductive Parity Act” would require all insurers who provide maternity care to pay for abortions. All insurers in the state are required to provide maternity care so they would have no choice but to pay for the ending of a baby’s life. Continue reading
Wildfires Rage Across Western US
Thousands of acres of land have been destroyed due to wildfires raging across the western US according to wildlife officials. The US Forest Service reported 62 large and uncontained fires in Idaho, Nevada, Utah and California.
In Washington, a fire has burned 60 houses and 24,000 acres since it started on Monday. The town of Cle Elum in central Washington has been evacuated although civilians and firefighters have reported no injuries. Continue reading
Whooping Cough Epidemic In Washington State
Washington state health officials have declared an epidemic and are fearful of higher spikes in occurrences of whooping cough.
Washington has already had 10 times the cases reported in 2011 as has Wisconsin who has yet to declare an epidemic.
The state is providing free vaccinations against the disease and Governor Chris Gregoire announced $90,000 for a public awareness campaign about the disease. State health Secretary, Mary Selecky, said it’s the first declaration of an epidemic she’s made in 13 years on the job. Continue reading
