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State council preparing to expand clean energy project, per Inslee's request
(the Center Square) – The state Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council is moving forward with potential changes to the certification agreement for the Horse Heaven wind farm project after Gov. Jay Inslee sent it back requesting it be expanded. The main contention between the council and Inslee is that the proposed certification agreement for the project would have significantly reduced its size and scope due to environmental protections, particularly for historic hawk nest sites. In his May 25 letter, Inslee recommended the use of alternative...
North Cascades Highway near Diablo Lake reopens after wildfire caused closure
State Route 20 (SR 20)/the North Cascades Highway between mileposts 148 and 158 reopened Thursday afternoon after a wildfire caused a closure of the road, the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) reported on X. Earlier Thursday, WSDOT announced in multiple X posts that the road was completely closed and...
Nika Muhl, WNBA All-Star Teammates' Spirited Pregame Interaction Goes Viral
Seattle Storm rookie Nika Muhl still hasn't scored a WNBA point heading into this year's 2024 WNBA All-Star Weekend. Yet, her team has amassed an impressive 17-8 record thus far in the season, and is riding a three-game winning streak headed into the All-Star break. The last game that the ...
Four-Star ATH Dylan Robinson Makes His Pledge To Washington
Washington got some good news moments ago when four-star Bonita (La Verne, Ca.) DB Dylan Robinson announced his commitment to the Huskies on 247Sports LIVE the 247 Recruiting Podcast on YouTube. The prospect becomes one of the program's top prospects in the 2025 class. Robinson had offers from all over,...
NBA to Start Expansion Talks, Seattle Eyed for Team Revival; Billionaire David Bonderman Expected to Bid
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver has indicated that the league will start considering expansion "in earnest" come this fall, with an eye towards reintroducing a team in Seattle, a city with a storied basketball history that's been NBA-less since the Supersonics packed up for Oklahoma City in 2008, as reported by KOMO News; Even if the Board of Governors gives it a thumbs up, assembling a team is a process with many moving parts, taking time to find the right market and ownership groups, which could span months.
“Thousands” Offer Former NBA Player Nate Robinson A Kidney But His Fight For A Transplant Continues
Nate Robinson‘s fight for a kidney has been known to the sports world for a short time. But now, thanks to a new ESPN feature, fans are learning just how long he’s been struggling with the issue and how hard it’s been for him to ask for help. He says that he first began feeling […]
Mariners Legends Will Be in Attendance to See Adrian Beltre Go into Hall of Fame
According to a press release from the National Baseball Hall of Fame, a pair of Seattle Mariners legends will be in attendance this weekend at the Hall of Fame to see former M's third baseman Adrian Beltre get inducted to the Hall of Fame.
After decades of service, Dan and Cindy Johnson bid farewell to Print Place in Des Moines, and welcome new owners
After decades of dedicated service to the Des Moines community, Dan and Cindy Johnson have sold their beloved business, Print Place. Their journey from aspiring entrepreneurs to community pillars is a testament to hard work, adaptability, and a heartfelt commitment to service. In 1987, the Johnsons established Print Place, choosing...
Lakewood becomes first city to enforce SCOTUS ruling on public camping
LAKEWOOD, Wash. - Sweeps are occurring across the region, in the wake of a groundbreaking Supreme Court decision granting cities the authority to penalize individuals sleeping or camping on public property. This week, the Lakewood City Council engaged in a heated debate lasting over two hours regarding their own ordinance,...
Christian homeless shelter challenges Washington state law prohibiting anti-LGBTQ+ hiring practices
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Lawyers for a Christian homeless shelter are scheduled to be in a federal appeals court Friday to challenge a Washington state anti-discrimination law that would require the charity to hire LGBTQ+ people and others who do not share its religious beliefs, including those on sexuality and marriage.
UPDATE: State Investigates Confluence Health Doctor After DUI Arrest
Dominick Bonny is a columnist and contributor to Source ONE News. The Washington State Medical Commission launched an investigation into Confluence Health Neurologist Dr. Shannon Grosdidier after a whistleblower lodged an official complaint about the physician after her hit-and-run and DUI arrest in Wenatchee last October. Prior to the arrest,...
Celebrating Scotland: Olympia’s Caledonian Society
The Pacific Northwest is home to many people of Scottish descent. In 1891, a group of them formed the Olympia Caledonian Society to preserve and promote Scottish culture. Caledonia is an ancient name for Scotland. The group was also known as the Caledonian Club. Olympia Caledonian Society Forms. “We [Scots]...
King County residential property values rise 12.4% in SE Kent
Median residential property values are up 12.4% this year in southeast Kent and east Auburn, according to the King County Assessor’s Office. The Assessor’s Office has begun the annual process of mailing property valuation notices to taxpayers. Notices will be arriving in southeast King County neighborhoods soon, according to a July 18 news release from the assessor.
Alcoa’s Intalco aluminum smelter faces lawsuit for exceeding emissions limits
FERNDALE, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – A former aluminum smelter near Ferndale is facing a lawsuit for violating air quality standards. The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) filed the suit on behalf of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) against Alcoa’s Intalco Aluminum plant on July 18, in the U.S. District Court in Seattle. The DOJ claims Intalco exceeded the emissions limits set by the Clean Air Act every day between Sept. 2019 and Aug. 2020.
Crabbing season returns to Whatcom County waters
BELLINGHAM, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – Summer crabbing season is upon us as the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife announces rules and regulations for this summer. The season officially opens on July 18 for Bellingham and the San Juan Islands, lasting through Sept. 30 and crabbing is only allowed Thursdays through Mondays. Tuesdays and Wednesdays will be closed for all recreational crabbing.
For people in Whatcom County, living on the streets could mean dying on the streets
BELLINGHAM, Wash. — Nationwide, 20 homeless people die every day. In Whatcom County, the number is up to two people per week, and the trends don't look good. Outreach worker Cheri Johnson checks in on homeless folks getting a meal at Bellingham's Faith Lutheran Church. They're people she calls friends — and said she is increasingly worried about them.
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