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Spokane County asking voters to increase property taxes for fire services
(The Center Square) – Spokane County voters have just over a week left to cast their ballots for the Aug. 6 Primary Election. From a new governor to five local tax measures, voters will have their say. While state and federal officials usually take up the spotlight, they’re not the only ones on the ballot. Fire services might take the heat this election cycle as several agencies attempt to lift the levy lid over the 1% annual increase allowed by state law. A taxing jurisdiction...
Three-car crash leaves one dead on Ahtanum Road in Yakima
YAKIMA CO., Wash. - A three-car crash west of Wiley City left one person dead on Monday at around noon. According to the Yakima County Sheriff's Office, the crash involved a sedan, a Pacific Power diesel truck and a Honda. The crash started a small fire but YCSO said fire crews put it out quickly.
Northern Lights May Illuminate Washington Skies Until Tuesday
Seattle, WA – Residents of Washington state could witness a rare natural light show as the Northern Lights are expected to be visible Monday night into Tuesday morning. Heightened geomagnetic activity is predicted to push the aurora borealis as far south as Washington. The NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center...
Rosauers buys local 'Hank's Harvest Foods' expanding their chain
TWISP, Wash. - Rosauers has taken over the family-owned business 'Hank's Harvest Foods' in Twisp, Washington, adding it to their fleet of stores. Hank and Judy Konrad founded the store in 1975, and it has been a staple in the community for over 50 years. Rosauers is excited to add...
Seattle conference inspires push for sustainable fishing in WA
A meeting on sustainable fishing in Seattle could inspire greater protections for Washington state’s waters in Olympia. The State Innovation Exchange held the “Sustainable Aquaculture and Working Waterfronts” convention with lawmakers from 13 states. Emma Newton, senior associate with agriculture and food systems program for the State...
Washington Costco Members: Brace for a Big Change
Costco is implementing a membership change for Washington state members, so get ready for it!. I would dare say that the majority of people who buy a membership to Costco are people who need to buy things in bulk and don’t want to pay through the nose to do it.
What does the Washington state insurance commissioner do?
For the first time in 24 years, the race to be Washington’s insurance commissioner is wide open. Incumbent Commissioner Mike Kreidler announced last year he would not run for the first time since 2000, prompting eight people to register to fill the partisan position. But what is an insurance...
Washington Is Giving Tax Breaks to Data Centers That Threaten the State’s Green Energy Push
In 2019, Washington adopted legislation requiring electric utilities to go carbon-neutral in a decade. Yet lawmakers continued to promote the growth of energy-guzzling data centers with generous tax incentives.
Smoke and sunshine today with a weak front expected tonight
BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — Another day of smoke and sunshine ahead of us in southwest Idaho. Highs will be in the low to mid-90s today. An air quality alert will be in effect through 3 p.m. this afternoon. A weak front will arrive in southwest Idaho early on Tuesday...
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