Press Releases
Enough Is Enough (EIE) applauds the efforts of Surgeon General Vivek Murthy to shine a national spotlight on the harms of social media, stating it presents "profound risk of harm' for children. Protecting children from online exploitation is a nonpartisan issue that deserves wide bipartisan support...
WASHINGTON, D.C. - On May 24, Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) launched the Central Washington Fentanyl Task Force, a vital initiative aimed at combatting the escalating fentanyl crisis plaguing communities across Central Washington and the United States.
The Task Force is a working group led by Rep....
OLYMPIA, WA — Starting July 1, employers will begin deducting premiums from Washington workers’ paychecks for the WA Cares Fund, the state’s new long-term care insurance program. While almost all working Washingtonians will contribute to WA Cares, exemptions are available for certain categories of...
East Wenatchee, WA – Health agencies across the United States are reporting an increase of Xylazine
detected in overdose deaths and in seized illicit drug supplies. Regional Local Health Jurisdictions (LHJs)
warn the general public about Xylazine risk in opioid use.
Xylazine, also known as tranq...
OLYMPIA - This May, the Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Commissioner of Public Lands Hilary Franz encourages Washington residents to smell the spring flowers, appreciate the re-emerging sunshine, and take steps to make homes more resilient to wildfire.
Gov. Jay Inslee has...
Courtesy US Forest Service
WENATCHEE - Woodcutters are now able to obtain a free permit to cut firewood on the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest. Those who receive free use firewood permits may use the firewood for cutting, manufacturing, or other processing, but not for resale.
“This is the second year we have participated...
Olympia - Many Washington homes rely on liquid petroleum gas (LPG) and natural gas for heating, warm water, and to cook food. In Washington State between the years of 2019 and 2021 fire agencies reported 6,924 incidents involving gas leaks, which makes it important to know what to do in case you...
National Nurses Week begins each year on May 6 and ends on May 12, Florence Nightingale's birthday. These permanent dates enhance planning and position National Nurses Week as an established recognition event. As of 1998, May 8 was designated as National Student Nurses Day, to be celebrated...
New research shows that the widespread adoption of the latest vehicle safety features could mean fewer crashes and safer roads. Courtesy StatePoint
STATEPOINT - At a time when highway fatalities are on the rise, new research shows that the widespread adoption of the latest vehicle safety features could mean fewer crashes and safer roads. However, it could be a while before we see the full benefits of these advancements.
“With drivers holding...
Using thinner sustainable wrapping to secure your breakables avoids the need for excess storage and boxes. Courtesy StatePoint
STATEPOINT - Moving is a big job – and it can be a wasteful one, too, considering all of the packing material required. Make moving more sustainable with these eco-friendly tips:
Space Saving: Using thinner sustainable wrapping to secure your breakables avoids the need for excess storage and boxes...
NCW Media Newspapers
- The Leavenworth Echo | Leavenworth, WA
- Cashmere Valley Record | Cashmere WA
- Lake Chelan Mirror | Chelan, Manson, Entiat, WA
- Quad City Herald | Brewster, Pateros, Bridgeport, Mansfield, WA
- Wenatchee Business Journal | Chelan, Douglas, Okanogan Counties, WA