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You can get a $200 credit for your electricity bill thanks to state Climate Commitment Act
The Department of Commerce today announced the Washington Families Clean Energy Credits grant program, which provides a $200 energy bill credit to eligible electricity customers across Washington and is funded by the state’s Climate Commitment Act (CCA). “We are committed to ensuring that the benefits of the state’s clean...
Repealing capital gains tax would cost jobs and education funding, opponents say
(The Center Square) – Opponents of a statewide initiative to repeal Washington state's capital gains tax are touting a new report from the Washington State Budget & Policy Center that suggests more than 10,000 jobs would be eliminated if Initiative 2109 is passed by voters this November. If voters approve I-2109, that would mean the end of the capital gains tax that levies a 7% tax on the sale or exchange of long-term capital assets, such as stocks, bonds, and business interests. The tax doesn’t...
Washington's four largest wildfires burn 150k acres over the weekend
(The Center Square) – Washington is in the midst of its 2024 wildfire season, with flames engulfing homes, incinerating habitats and destroying livelihoods across the state. Dozens of wildfires are burning statewide, but the Northwest Interagency Coordination Center is tracking the largest ones. According to the NWCC’s Morning Brief, there are currently 12 fires burning 100 acres or more of timber or 300 acres or more of grass and brush. ...
You Won’t Believe Who Washington State’s Most Successful Bank Robber Is
A New Netflix Movie Spotlights Washington State's Most Succesful Bank Robber. Who was Washington State's most prolific bank robber?. I just finished watching Netflix's “How to Rob a Bank,” and it’s worth watching if you’re into true crime. The movie covers one of the most prolific...
WA art exhibit underscores need for action to save orca
An art exhibit in Seattle is highlighting the dire situation for orca off the coast of Washington. The show, called SUPER POD: All Together features all the members of the endangered Southern Resident orca pods. Gabriel Newton, the artist behind the project, painted the whales in acrylic on 45 pieces...
Officer funds Moses Lake family's escape from violence
MOSES LAKE - Thanks to a referral from Moses Lake-based New Hope, a local family has found refuge from domestic violence. Moses Lake Police Sergeant Aaron Hintz was summoned to assist a family who were transitioning out of a home fraught with danger due to violence. Sergeant Hintz says the...
Stehekin residents ignore evacuation orders as fire pushes toward town
Nearly all of the residents of Stehekin are ignoring evacuation orders as the Pioneer Fire burning along the northeast end of Lake Chelan pushes toward the lakeside town of roughly 100 people, firefighters say.
MLSD continues working toward balanced budget
Jul. 29—MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake School District Board of Directors continued to develop a balanced district budget during its regular Thursday meeting. District staff highlighted significant budget cuts, previous spending and highlights from the previous school year during the meeting. Since the end of May the district has cut 12.5 positions in the district office saving $1.13 million. The ...
‘Every life matters:’ Nonprofit looks to bolster aid along dangerous stretch of I-90
If you’ve lived in Washington long enough, you’ve most likely driven through the pass along Interstate 90 (I-90). And if you’ve ever driven in the winter, you know just how dangerous that stretch can be. However, something you might not know is the first responders to the incidents that occur are mainly volunteers.
Wildfire Causes Temporary Closure of Stehekin Post Office
Alternative Locations for Mail Pick Up are Available. The Pioneer Fire affecting Chelan County has caused the temporary closure of the Stehekin Post Office location. All mail and retail service operations for the Stehekin Post Office have been moved to the Chelan Post Office, located at 144 E. Johnson Av., Chelan, 98816.