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Washington Senator Maria Cantwell introduced two bills this past May to modernize the nation’s weather radio network for hazardous events.

Washington Senator Maria Cantwell introduced two bills this past May to modernize the nation’s weather radio network for hazardous events.

The tragic wind-whipped Maui wildfire last month took many lives. How does the public warning system here shape up in comparison?

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By Zuri Anderson Feb 26, 2021 If youre looking to get a COVID-19 vaccine, Seattle has a standby list for leftover doses, according to Fire department crews sometimes finish the day with two or three doses remaining, but they need to use them immediately. The city said the list will help mobile vaccination teams distribute unused doses to eligible people. To qualify, you need to be 65 and older and living in "zip codes disproportionately impacted by the pandemic," according to officials. Youl...

City of Seattle offers update on Winter Weather Response – Wednesday, January 13   Wed, 01/13/2021 information from the City of Seattle Following heavy rains and strong winds overnight the City of Seattle is closely monitoring impacts to City services.   The storm that moved through overnight brought strong winds and peak gusts of up to 50 mph, with over 70,000 power outages at the height of the wind event. After days of above-average rainfall, strong winds were able to knock...