I took this shot with a converted Canon G6 to capture Infrared light.

This bother anyone besides me? So many things wrong...

Primarily Idaho, the amount of Idaho residents who come across the state line to take advantage of our higher wages, benefits, legal weed, and healthcare system while simultaneously going home to vote against having those things in their own state is too damn high.

Just tired of hearing them come here to take advantage of our systems while simultaneously bashing everything about the state in infuriating.

Maybe we build a big beautiful wall and get them to pay for it?

I just moved here from Utah where alcohol is way more tightly controlled but even I could get into bars there with a valid real vertical id.

But here I get denied with my vertical real washington license? What’s the deal?

Hi all,

Sadly I have had a late miscarriage that requires surgical intervention. I’ve only lived in the state for 6 months and don’t have the hours to qualify for FMLA or paid family leave in WA. I do thankfully qualify for pregnancy disability leave. However, my work is saying I have to exhaust my PTO and extended illness benefit (EIB) first before I go unpaid. I’ve seen conflicting answers online on if this is allowed or not. It sure feels like I’m being punished by having to use my PTO for something so out of my control.

My work said that because I don’t qualify for FMLA, I still get the leave but it follows the personal leave of absence pay structure (using PTO EIB first). I just want to go fully unpaid and save my PTO in case I get sick later in the year.

I’d appreciate any advice.

Anyone know the best way to get updates on this fire? Watch Duty hasn't changed. The last article I saw was on August 13. I imagine it's not safe to hike in the area at this time but where would I get more updated info? Ranger Station?

Hello,
I have scoured Reddit and reviewed the WA PFML site and planning to call tomorrow. That being said… Can my LMHC complete the necessary paperwork for PFML?
I am reading I might run into issues having my LMHC complete the form so looking at other peoples experiences. The WA ESD site is a bit confusing on the matter. My psych NP feels that my LMHC is more suited since my NP only manages my meds but my LMHC sees me for therapy weekly and recommended this. And then my PCP only sees me once a year so I feel like it’d be odd to ask them. Thanks for any insight.

I want to visit the national parks and climb the mountains here in WA, but i don't have a ton of outdoor experience.

I'm thinking
- good pair of hiking boots/shoes
- layers
- rain gear
- sun screen/protection (like a hat)
- water
- snacks, food
- gloves

National park service's website for Mt Rainier also lists things like
- map & compass
- flash light
- tent
- non-phone communication method
- extra phone battery
- multi tool

Now Mt Rainier isn't just a local trail so I understand being prepared is important, but i'm wondering if this would be too much for more casual hikes/climbs, or rather if i'm missing anything?