Invasive species — Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson, in partnership with the Washington Invasive Species Council, has proclaimed Feb. 24-28 as Washington Invasive Species Awareness Week in solidarity with National Invasive Species Awareness Week. The awareness week includes a series of webinars and events aimed at sharing information on priority invasive species, risks to the economy and environment and ways to become part of the solution. Visit the Invasive Species Awareness Week web page for more information. (Full news release at columbiagorgenews.com.)