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Cut water use, North Beach officials tell Pacific County system’s customers

Posted by David Haviland

on December 16, 2009 at 5:28 am (597 social interactions)

OLYMPIA ¾ North Beach Water District officials issued a water conservation notice today to the system’s customers. The district serves about 2,700 connections at Ocean Park on Pacific County’s Long Beach Peninsula. It may soon run critically low on water because of multiple breaks in frozen service lines. Conservation measures are needed immediately to assure that customers’ water demands can be met.

North Beach’s situation illustrates a concern for many who have recreational or second homes that were unoccupied during extreme low temperatures that hit Washington earlier this month. Broken lines can lead to water damage that can be expensive for the homeowner. Breaks and leaks can also cause problems for water purveyors who are having difficulty maintaining service for their customers.

Grays Harbor County organizations get salmon recovery grants from state

Posted by David Haviland

on December 15, 2009 at 12:38 pm (814 social interactions)

OLYMPIA – The Washington State Salmon Recovery Funding Board today announced the awarding of $42.8 million in grants to protect and restore salmon populations to communities across Washington.

“Salmon are an important part of Washington’s economy and culture. These grants are helping us reverse the decline in salmon populations we’ve seen over the past two decades,” said Steve Tharinger, chairman of the Salmon Recovery Funding Board. “These grants are not only good for salmon, the environment and the people of Washington, but they are good for the economy because much of this money will be awarded to local organizations to do restoration work in their local communities.”

The grants in the Puget Sound area also work toward implementing Governor Chris Gregoire’s initiative to restore Puget Sound.

Cantwell Statement on First Flight of Boeing 787

Posted by David Haviland

on December 15, 2009 at 11:00 am (807 social interactions)

Today, Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA) issued the following statement on the first test flight of Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner aircraft.

Senator Cantwell’s statement:

“Today’s maiden flight of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner is a game changer. It marks a new level of technological excellence by combining the world’s best jet fuel efficiency with lower emissions, a more comfortable passenger experience and a quieter environment for airport communities.

“I want to offer a special congratulations to Boeing’s exceptionally productive and skilled work force in Washington state who made this historic first flight a reality. Watching all their hard work take flight today is truly evidence that American workers can compete and win to build the best products in the world.

“The Dreamliner adds to the long list of breakthrough Boeing aircraft created in Washington, including the 707, 747 and the 777, which revolutionized commercial air travel. Thanks to composite material, the 787 will be the world’s most efficient and environmentally friendly aircraft, helping both the consumer as well as the environment.”

Hoquiam motel must be vacated by midnight on December 16; owner may contest charges

Posted by David Haviland

on December 15, 2009 at 9:02 am (766 social interactions)

Hoquiam, WA -Electrical hazards and other unsafe conditions have led the state Department of Health to immediately suspend the license of the Sandstone Motel in Grays Harbor County. The motel, located at 2424 Aberdeen Ave. in Hoquiam, poses an immediate threat to guests.

According to investigators, the motel may have violated construction, maintenance, electrical, fire, and safety codes. The motel must be vacated by midnight, December 16; the state health department is working with city officials to help guests in need of housing. The Sandstone Motel can’t reopen until a hearing is held.

Some H1N1 (swine flu) vaccine for children under three voluntarily recalled

Posted by David Haviland

on December 15, 2009 at 6:00 am (1057 social interactions)

OLYMPIA ¾ Some H1N1 vaccine manufactured by Sanofi Pasteur has been voluntarily recalled. There are no safety issues with the vaccine, but it’s not quite as potent as it should be. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention officials say the vaccine should still protect kids from H1N1 flu.

The vaccine is only for children under three. Children who have already received the recalled vaccine don’t need to be revaccinated. However, children nine and under still need two doses of H1N1 vaccine at least 28 days apart.

About 5,100 doses of this vaccine have been shipped to our state. Health care providers should stop using this vaccine and wait for instructions on how to return it. The state Department of Health is working with local health agencies to track organizations that have received shipments and make them aware of the recall.