Here’s the story behind Indigenous Peoples’ Day and how the Seattle area is marking it
Each of the past five years, hundreds of people have gathered in downtown Seattle and in events throughout the city on the second Monday in October to honor Native American cultures and traditions. Continue reading in The Seattle Times
State ban on sale of flavored vape does not apply to tribes, but some tribes declare their own ban
A gap in the state ban on all flavored vaping products allows the sale of any flavored vape juice on tribal land. But some tribes tell KIRO-7 they are voluntarily banning the sale of the vaping products in their smoke shops. Continue reading on KIRO-7
EPA Proposes New Regulations For Lead In Drinking Water
The Environmental Protection Agency has announced a new proposal that would change how communities test for lead in drinking water. It’s the first major update to the Lead and Copper Rule in nearly 30 years, but it does not go as far as many health advocates had hoped. Continue reading on KUOW
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