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The council has a chance to accept initial programming for the jail, including the building size and bed count.
The unit was shut down during the COVID-19 pandemic. Other grant dollars going elsewhere in the state will be spent on technology upgrades, officer training, crime prevention programs and specialized equipment.
Gov. Bob Ferguson has declared late last month that August is Emergency Management Awareness Month in Washington state.
One of the fires has since been extinguished, while the other is burning on mountainous slope.
New ferries haven’t been added to Washington state’s fleet since 2018.
Applicants must live in the impacted area of those ballot measures and apply by Monday, Aug. 10.
Breathing in ozone can cause a range of health problems, especially for children, older adults and people with respiratory conditions.
A levy passed by voters is being credited for the improvements.
High temperatures and strong winds could make existing wildfires spread unpredictably.
The new facility includes several safety upgrades along with more functional spaces for 24/7 staffing.