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February 7, 2025
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COUNTY NEWS
Trust Issues: Old Trees & Timber Sales
TVW takes a closer look at the issue of state trust land timber sales and the push to preserve older trees that haven’t reached old-growth status. The episode features WSAC's Government
Relations Director, Paul Jewell in an extended interview covering the implications for the environment, timber revenue beneficiaries, and the way trust lands are managed.
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COUNTY NEWS
WSAC Announces Election of 2nd Vice President, Commissioner Gunner Fulmer
WSAC is proud to announce that during the WSAC Board of Directors meeting on February 5, Commissioner Gunner Fulmer from Walla Walla County was sworn in as the new 2nd Vice President
of WSAC.
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COUNTY NEWS
Financial Protections for Small Jurisdictions: What Local Government Leaders Need to Know About Fraud
Fraud is damaging for any public agency but especially for small jurisdictions that already lack crucial resources. What safeguards can local leaders put in place to protect their agencies
against fraud, and by extension, provide clear guidelines for agency staff?
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COUNTY NEWS
Yakima County Jail Implements New Programs to Help Inmates Struggling with Substance Abuse
Substance abuse was a concern for 75% of inmates admitted to the Yakima County jail last year, according to a presentation from the jail's director, Jeremy Welch, given to county commissioners
on Monday.
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STATE NEWS
Bill Seeks Cap for Sending People to State Psychiatric Hospitals
When a person is charged with a crime but found too mentally ill to participate in their defense, Washington must offer them temporary treatment. The process, known as "competency restoration,"
usually includes medication and basic education about the charges against them. The person is then sent back to jail and eventually goes to court.
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COUNTY NEWS
County brings High-Speed Internet to Thun Field
Pierce County and Comcast have reached an agreement to expand fiber broadband and high-speed Internet services to Pierce County Airport-Thun Field. Comcast will build the infrastructure
to deliver a 100% fiber-optic network, providing Internet, mobile, entertainment, and security services from Xfinity and Comcast Business to the airport for the first time.
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COUNTY NEWS
Congratulations to NACo Leadership Academy Graduates
We congratulate the December graduates of the National Association of Counties (NACo) Leadership Academy from Washington. Joining a distinguished network of over 10,000 alumni, these
leaders have successfully completed the 12-week online program. This program equips current and emerging county leaders with the knowledge and skills to excel and better serve their
communities.
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COUNTY NEWS
A Loss in the County Family: Remembering Brandon Gipson
On Tuesday, January 28th, Brandon Gipson of Whatcom County, tragically passed away due to a workplace accident while working on the road near East Smith and Noon Roads for Whatcom County
Public Works in Bellingham, WA. He served at the county since 2021 and had recently been promoted to Senior Road Maintenance Worker in November. This tragic loss is a sober reminder
of the inherent risks all members of our road departments assume every day and night they report to work serving our communities.
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