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Elections Division honored for emergency planning

Elections Division honored for emergency planning

A wildfire burning near Twisp. (Photo credit: Erika Schultz/The Seattle Times) Washington has won national recognition for emergency preparedness for state and county elections operations, Secretary of State Kim Wyman and state Elections Director Lori Augino announced Friday. The National Association of State Election Directors selection committee named Washington the winner of the 2015 state division of the Election Center’s Professional Practices Awards. The award will be presented at the 2016 NASED meeting. Wyman, an officer of the National Association…

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Wyman: Tips for voters affected by wildfires

Wyman: Tips for voters affected by wildfires

A wildfire rages near Malott in Okanogan County. (Photo courtesy of Omak-Okanogan Chronicle) As crews continue battling the largest wildfires in Washington history, Secretary of State Kim Wyman is offering assistance to affected counties and voters as the state’s Aug. 5 Primary Election voting period is underway. Wyman said Friday that counties in the wildlife zones of north-central and northeastern Washington, particularly Okanogan and Ferry counties, are dealing admirably administering the Primary Election under adverse circumstances, including lack of electricity,…

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Charities help Central Washington fire recovery effort

Charities help Central Washington fire recovery effort

(Photo courtesy of Department of Natural Resources) As the wildfire in Kittitas County become contained, the real effort of recovery now begins. The fire burned through more than 23,000 acres of land and has already caused nearly $8.3 million in property damage. For more information on the areas affected, check out this interactive map provided by KING 5 News. As those displaced by the fires come back to their homes, they are now faced with the daunting task of rebuilding…

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