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Expansion of Washington State Clean Energy Project Moving Forward, per Inslee's Request
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...
Reichert addresses Biden exit, confronts Ferguson public safety claims: ‘His answer is money’
Former King County sheriff and congressman Dave Reichert is challenging Attorney General Bob Ferguson’s claims that he’s as committed to public safety as himself with the gubernatorial race less than four months away. Ferguson released a series of advertisements regarding his dedication to increasing the number of law...
Montesano High School Student, Hailey Blancas, Takes Home Second Place in State Golf Championship
Hailey Blancas, recent graduate of Montesano High School, has been a diligent student athlete throughout her high school career, making significant strides both as a player and when serving in leadership roles related to her chosen sport, golf. In addition to being captain of the girls golf team at the high school over the past four years, Blancas’ athletic accolades also include three district championships for golf, second place at the state championship in 2022 and first place at the state championship in 2023. This year, Blancas continued her success at the 2024 WIAA 1A State Girls Golf Championship in May, where she again placed second statewide.
Washington prisons delayed nearly a third of all inmate release dates last year, costing taxpayers millions
Inmates say late releases derail their efforts to find housing. In the summer of 2019, Antonio Castillo hitchhiked the last leg of his 280-mile return from the Washington Corrections Center in Shelton to his grandmother’s home in Okanogan County. He didn’t leave prison with a plan. He had spent...
Disease-Carrying Mosquitoes Bringing ‘Break-Bone Fever’ to WA
It seems there's a new illness every so often to be concerned over. From bird flu to swine flu to the dreaded ebolavirus and beyond, there's always new reasons to wash your hands, keep clean and avoid contact with most everything and every one. The latest one coming to the...
Stunning photos offer chilling look at Mount St. Helens eruption
The United States Geological Service (USGS) recently shared that Mount St. Helens appears to be going through a "recharge" phase. Naturally, every time we hear news about Mount St. Helens having any volcanic activity - even if it is deemed to be non-threatening - we immediately pay attention. But why is that, when there are over 100 volcanoes in the United States - including 19 in Washington State alone?
Junior League of Olympia introduces Club Moxie
This article is all about Club Moxie. Before I tell you how cool Club Moxie is, I must fill you in on the Junior League of Olympia. Their mission statement says it better than I can. “The Junior League of Olympia is an organization of women whose mission is to advance women’s leadership for meaningful community impact through volunteer action, collaboration, and training.” I highly recommend reviewing their work at the Junior League website.
Relocation for two Bellingham tiny home villages delayed due to community opposition
BELLINGHAM, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – A plan to relocate a pair of tiny home villages in Bellingham has been delayed after opposition from a neighboring business. The city announced in April that it would be moving two villages in Fairhaven and the Puget Neighborhood to a new property on Northwest Avenue over the next year.
Woman accused of intentionally crashing into boyfriend's car in Centralia on July 17 has been arrested, charged
A Centralia woman accused of intentionally crashing her car into a vehicle occupied by her boyfriend and his 12-year-old granddaughter on July 17 has been arrested and charged in Lewis County
Legislative Internships for Saint Martin’s University Students in Lacey Offer Great Access to Government Leaders and Professional Development
The Washington State Legislature 2024 session provided hands-on experiences to six Saint Martin’s University student interns, the largest group from any college in the state. The University’s Internship Hub in the Center for Career and Calling collaborates with the Legislature’s Internship Program, offering students the opportunity to earn academic credit while helping to solve real-world problems by assisting the state House of Representatives and Senate.
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