City of Pacific and King County continue to prepare for possible flooding
Designed for the military, the Hercules Engineering Solutions Consortium Barriers are steel-framed caged sacks filled with sand. The barrier "cells" measure 3-by-3-by-4-feet tall, and linked they form a solid wall against floodwaters.
Flood Update from Kent PD
Paul Balcerak said: Kent PD: City will have approx. 48-96 hour warning of potential flooding and 24-48 hour notice before the Howard Hanson Dam is released (if either happen).
Health officials expanding eligibility for next round of H1N1 clinics
Paul Balcerak said: Those eligible this round include: "household and caregiver contacts of children younger than 6 months, persons aged 25-64 who have medical conditions such as asthma, diabetes or lung disease, teachers and professional child care providers and health care and emergency workers."
WSDOT will close Highway 18 Nov. 7 for bridge work in case of flooding
Paul Balcerak said: The closure is scheduled to last 5 a.m.-2 p.m.
South Carolina Incentives package
Angela Dice said: Highlights of incentives passed by the South Carolina Senate.
Delegation disappointed, will still fight for tanker contract
Elaine Helm said: Rep. Jay Inslee tells Seattlepi.com a Boeing official said no tax breaks or government incentive could have changed the 787 line decision.
The History of Boeing's Arrival to Charleston
Elaine Helm said: News of Boeing's decision from ABC News 4 (WCIV TV)
Video of Gov. Chris Gregoire's reaction to 787 decision
Elaine Helm said: From TVW's The Capitol Record blog
Machinists: We offered Boeing long-term 'no strike' deal to no avail
Elaine Helm said: Boeing cited labor stability as a major factor in its decision to place a second 787 line in South Carolina instead of Everett.
