The disaster response policy seminar and tabletop exercise looked at the state-level public health and safety, environmental, social, economic and governmental impacts that a crude oil train disaster would create. read more
Rimel dedicated more than 14 years to the JSSWA and provided assistance to scores of service members read more
Preparedness will be key in surviving the next big earthquake to hit the Pacific Northwest. That means families need to have at least three days' worth of supplies and an emergency "go" kit ready and, for those living on the coast, have an understanding o read more
Three isolated teenaged hikers had been missing since Thursday afternoon in the area of Rimrock Lake near Yakima. A blackhawk helicopter operated by the Washington National Guard saved the trio. read more
The U.S. Department of Defense says it will convert the Washington National Guard's 81st Armored Brigade Combat Team, which currently operates M1A1 Abrams Tanks and Bradley Fighting Vehicles, into a Stryker Brigade Combat Team. read more