King County Council meeting highlights | May 20-24
Councilmembers will proclaim May 20, 2013 as Congressman Norm Dicks Day in King County.
State veterinarian urges owners to vaccinate horses against West Nile virus
As the weather warms up across the state and mosquitoes become more prevalent, the Washington State Department of Agriculture is advising horse owners to make sure their horse’s vaccination is current for protection against West Nile virus.
Regional Animal Services now hosts Pasado's Spay Station twice a week
Regional Animal Services of King County (RASKC) is partnering with Pasado's Safe Haven and South County Cats to bring Pasado's Mobile Spay Station to the Pet Adoption Center twice a week.
Liquor Control Board issues initial draft recreational marijuana rules for public comment
The Washington State Liquor Control Board (WSLCB) today issued its initial draft rules for Washington State’s emerging recreational marijuana market. Voters approved legal marijuana for recreational use with the passage of Initiative 502 (I-502) in November 2012.
National Safe Boating Week | Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission
Gov. Jay Inslee has declared May 18 through 24 as Safe Boating Week in Washington; and the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission reminds all water sport enthusiasts of the importance of safe boating and officially launches the “Wear It Washington!” campaign.
Know before you go: Holiday weekend means more travelers, longer travel times | WSDOT
If you’re taking to the road for Memorial Day weekend, don’t forget to plan ahead with travel tools from the Washington State Department of Transportation.
Snoqualmie Pass to close three nights next week for rock blasting
Crews will close Interstate 90 over Snoqualmie Pass three nights next week for rock blasting.
$50,000 Governor’s Handicap notes | Emerald Downs
orse: 4
Handy N Bold (1999, 2000, 2001, 2003)
Trainer: tie-4
Charles Essex (Handy N Bold, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2003)
Spring Song by Sherwood Anderson | Poets.org
In the forest, amid old trees and wet dead leaves,
a shrine.
Men on the wet leaves kneeling.
Song by James Joyce | Poets.org
My love is in a light attire
Among the apple trees,
Sis’s Sis runs to winner's circle in Saturday feature | Emerald Downs
Sis’s Sis returned to the races in style Saturday afternoon at Emerald Downs.
