Enhanced Driver’s Licenses (EDL) issued by Washington are considered acceptable alternatives to REAL ID-compliant cards and will be accepted for official REAL ID purposes.
Puget Sound Energy (PSE), a leading utility in western Washington, has introduced a wildfire safety plan featuring Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS) to help reduce the risk of wildfires in high-risk areas. The plan aims to keep Washington communities safe by shutting down power lines when conditions pose a fire hazard.
Boeing has locked out its 125 industrial firefighters from its Seattle-area manufacturing plants following a breakdown in contract negotiations. The union, represented by Local I-66 of the International Association of Fire Fighters, is demanding a significant wage increase, while Boeing's final offer has been deemed inadequate. The lockout has major implications for Washington's aerospace industry and local emergency response systems.
Attention dog owners! Project Watson Eyelid Wipes for Dogs have been recalled by the CPSC. Check your twist-on lids with lot numbers A09050 and A10055 for potential contamination.