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Washington State Has Shortage Of Emergency Responders
Washington State Has Shortage Of Emergency Responders
Washington State Has Shortage Of Emergency Responders
When people call 911, they expect a rapid response from police, fire or EMS crews.  For the most part, the first responder community is at the ready. But I came across an interesting study that looked at which states have the highest and the fewest number of emergency responders per capita and where the first responder community is taking the most weekly calls on average. Th...
The History of the Honeycrisp Apple
The History of the Honeycrisp Apple
The History of the Honeycrisp Apple
The History of the Honeycrisp Apple For the past few decades, I have usually tried to grab a bag of Honeycrisp apples. Where did they come from? Who developed them? The Honeycrisp apple variety (known in Europe as the 'Honeycrunch' Apple) has slowly made its way into America's top five most-produced apple varieties...
Review of Endangered Columbian Sharp-Tailed Grouse Status in WA
Review of Endangered Columbian Sharp-Tailed Grouse Status in WA
Review of Endangered Columbian Sharp-Tailed Grouse Status in WA
Columbian sharp-tailed grouse were last hunted in Washingon in 1987 and the bird is listed on Washington's Endangered list.  The population has declined to under 500 birds statewide due to a loss of habitat, according to the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) The agency is seeking public input during a periodic review of the endangered status. ...
Impact Of Daylight Saving Time Clock Change In Washington
Impact Of Daylight Saving Time Clock Change In Washington
Impact Of Daylight Saving Time Clock Change In Washington
The clock change for Daylight Saving is this Sunday when clocks roll back an hour to return to Standard Time. You'll pick up an extra hour of sleep as clocks move back in the fall to take make better use of natural daylight.  In Spring, we jump ahead an hour for the same reason into D.S.T....

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