Thursday, August 20, 2015 WILDFIRES ► In today’s Seattle Times — Wind-whipped wildfire kills 3 firefighters, injures 4 near Twisp — A wind-whipped wildfire...
SEATTLE — This Friday, Aug. 21, 2015, is the second anniversary of Nestora Salgado’s arrest, and a National Day of Action to get her released. On...
SEATTLE — The NAACP, the United Black Christian Clergy, First AME Church, the Coalition of Black Trade Unionists and Afri-PAC will host a dedication and memorial...
(Aug. 20, 2015) — As wildfires continue to ravage central Washington and force thousands to evacuate their homes, three firefighters were killed near Twisp on Wednesday...
Wednesday, August 19, 2015 HANFORD ► In today’s Tri-City Herald — Battelle, unions agree on contract proposal after 2 1/2 years — The Hanford...
By DAVID GROVES The Stand WASHINGTON, D.C. (Aug. 19, 2015) — With China’s recent decision to devalue its currency, the AFL-CIO is urging all members of...
Tuesday, August 18, 2015 STATE GOVERNMENT ► In today’s News Tribune — Despite mounting fines, lawmakers plan to take time to answer McCleary ruling...
SEATTLE — Nobody should die like Randy Vasquez did, drowning in a manure pond at a Darigold member farm in Mabton, Wash. Randy’s tragic death earlier...
The following is from Familias Unidas por la Justicia: BURLINGTON, Wash. (Aug. 18, 2015) — Management at Sakuma Brothers Farms once again tried to exploit farmworkers...