More than 15% of the total U.S. population has been fully vaccinated against the coronavirus, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. With more than 143 million doses administered, over 93 million people have received at least one dose of the vaccine and more than 51 million people have been fully vaccinated.
- PUB DATE: 3/29/2021 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: U.S. News & World Report

PHOTO: Fire crews in Union Gap have confirmed they have found at least 2 bodies inside a burned home. The fire erupted at about 3 a.m. Sunday at the house on the 2200 block of S. 5th Avenue. At the time, fire fighters were unable to get inside the burning home due to danger caused by the windy conditions.
- PUB DATE: 3/29/2021 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KIMA-TV CBS/CW+ 29 Yakima

PHOTO: A fire destroyed a mobile home and damaged two others early Sunday in Marysville. Firefighters responded around 5 a.m. to a fire at Crystal Tree Village, located at 16600 25th Avenue NE. Officials said that the two people inside the home - a 35-year-old man and 17-year-old girl - got out safely.
- PUB DATE: 3/29/2021 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KIRO-TV CBS 7 Seattle

New technology that can give people crucial seconds' warning of an impeding earthquake will go live in Washington on May 4, the USGS announced Monday. The implementation of the ShakeAlert system here will mean the entire West Coast will be covered by the emerging technology. "An Earthquake Early Warning system could provide the critical time needed for Washingtonians to drop, cover and hold on," said Gov.
- PUB DATE: 3/29/2021 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KOMO-TV ABC 4 Seattle

Thurston County is filled with exceptional people that choose to live their lives serving the community. The Lacey Fire Department has a dedicated and committed team of firefighters that strive to always keep our community safe. This year, battalion chief Patrick Harn is celebrating his 30th year of service with the Lacey Fire Department and shares his experiences over the years.
- PUB DATE: 3/28/2021 8:15:16 AM - SOURCE: Thurston Talk