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Washington’s updated building codes seen as vital tool to fight climate change

Updating building codes might just be one of Washington’s most promising tools in combating climate change. These policies are designed to cut a chunk of the state’s net carbon emissions. Specifically ...
KING5

New 564 area code coming to Western Washington

Washingtonians, get ready for a new area code. The state Utilities and Transportation Commission on Thursday approved a plan that would implement the new area code 564 across Western Washington. The ...
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‘CODE RED’: Washington blood banks in ‘alarming’ need of blood

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — The Washington State Department of Health issued a “code red” for blood donations on Jan. 29, as blood supplies reach “alarmingly low” levels. “The cold weather and dangerous ...
KING5

Washington launches QR codes to verify COVID-19 vaccination

SEATTLE — Washington state launched Tuesday a new way to verify COVID-19 vaccination – QR codes. Using the online tool WA Verify, the state will generate a digital vaccination record card that ...