There are some exciting senior leadership changes at the Washington Youth ChalleNGe Academy. Director Amy Steinhilber announced that the new deputy director is Christopher Acuña, who previously served as commandant. Formerly the operations officer, Steve …
As the FIFA World Cup 2026 continues here in Washington, the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) at Camp Murray is fully operational and working around the clock to ensure that both residents and the millions of soccer fans visiting for the tournament …
CAMP MURRAY, Wash. – Washington Army National Guard aviators expanded the state’s emergency response capability while supporting real-world wildfire and counterdrug missions during one of C Company, 1st Battalion, 112th Aviation Regiment’s busiest annual …
JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. – Guardsmen with the Washington National Guard’s 10th Civil Support Team (CST) recently trained alongside the FBI’s Hazardous Evidence Response Team (HERT) during a four-day exercise at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., May …
As unmanned aerial systems continue to evolve from recreational tools into potential threats to public safety, critical infrastructure and major public events, the Washington National Guard is positioning itself at the forefront of counter-unmanned aerial …
LONGVIEW, Wash. — Following a tank implosion and chemical spill at the Nippon Dynawave Packaging Co., the Washington National Guard mobilized Soldiers and Airmen to support first responders with air monitoring, decontamination and facility search-and- …
In an effort to find out the challenges the public faces when deciding to call 911, the state 911 coordination office has launched a new survey and is asking for the public’s help to answer as many of the questions as possible within it. Take the Survey: …
Scientists and preparedness experts are asking the public to take extra steps in May to make sure they’re familiar with the threats our state faces from five active volcanoes. It’s Volcano Awareness Month and with it comes multiple ways for the public to …
Learn more about federal assistance, state assistance and Small Business Administration assistance here HAGA CLIC AQUÍ PARA OBTENER MÁS INFORMACIÓN en español June 10 deadline to apply for FEMA Assistance in Washington CAMP MURRAY, Wash. – Washington …
By Brian Terbush Earthquake/Volcano Program Manager Students and faculty in Eastern Pierce County School districts will practice their readiness for a Mt. Rainier eruption again on Thursday, April 23. With more than 20 schools participating, this is the …
Dozens of alumni at the Washington Youth ChalleNGe Academy returned to campus recently with a chance to connect with current cadets, hug staff and see how the campus has changed. Veronica Gonzalez, who graduated in 17-2, is married, owns a home and works …
As shovels broke ground and dirt flew, Washington National Guard leaders marked a milestone two decades in the making, breaking ground on a new Joint Force Headquarters building at Camp Murray on March 25, 2026. “This was a project that started all the way …
CAMP MURRAY, Wash. Washington state has taken a significant step to strengthen its disaster response framework, formally establishing the Washington Wing of the Civil Air Patrol (CAP) as a division within the Washington Military Department (WMD). “As a …
Posted on Feb 27, 2026 By Web Update The 2026 Emergency Management Day at the State Capitol was a resounding success, highlighting the strength, diversity, and collaboration of Washington’s emergency management community. Organized by the Washington State …
The state of Washington in coordination with The Salvation Army is still accepting submissions through SAHelp.org from disaster survivors to determine if they are eligible for state cash assistance. The application period for submission is extended to …
Twenty-five years ago this month, the magnitude 6.8 Nisqually earthquake hit the Puget Sound area, rocking the ground for 40 seconds or more and causing several billion dollars in damage. As the anniversary approaches, the Washington Military Department’s …
By Kristen A. Schuler The room was quiet in a way that felt unfamiliar for a military building. Fluorescent lights hummed softly overhead. Boots shuffled as Soldiers settled onto wrestling mats and cots. A few crossed their arms at first. Others closed …
Every year, the Washington’s state Legislature honors the accomplishments of the Washington National Guard during concurrent House and Senate sessions. This year, following the response to historic flooding across Western Washington, members of Washington’ …
A team of volunteers accompanied by seismic experts went out on the streets of Bainbridge Island this past fall to look for Unreinforced Masonry Buildings (URMs) that could become dangerous during an earthquake. This is part of an effort to test out a new …
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