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Former WDFW Commissioner Blasts Inslee On His Pressure Not To Downlist Wolves
As gray wolf attacks on livestock heat up in Northeast Washington and WDFW considers removing members of two packs, Governor Jay Inslee’s pressure on the Fish and Wildlife Commission not to downlist the species due to climate change is being raked over the coals. Former commission member Kim Thorburn...
A trickle of ballots so far for Washington’s primary
Voters in Washington are in no hurry to cast ballots in the Aug. 6 primary. Less than 11% of the state’s nearly 4.9 million registered voters had returned their ballot as of Tuesday, according to data on the secretary of state’s website. Mason County topped all counties with 19.2% turnout. King, Snohomish, Pierce, and Clark […]
Visit the Columbia City Celebration, buy a book and support the community library
The Columbia City Celebration allows for community members to mingle on a summer day, enjoy entertainment and buy used books that will benefit the Columbia City Community Library. Jazzmin Love, who is helping plan the annual free event at Columbia City Elementary School, said the purpose behind the celebration is to help fund the library, which offers free services to residents of Columbia County. “They do that for free, so...
Spokane joins Washington’s 38 other counties in suing the state
(The Center Square) – Spokane and other counties statewide are teaming up to sue the Washington State Department of Children, Youth & Families for failing to house juvenile offenders amid capacity shortages. The Board of County Commissioners agreed on Monday to enter into a lawsuit against DCFY with the Washington State Association of Counties. Earlier this month, DCFY suspended new intakes for the state’s two juvenile rehabilitation facilities, forcing the counties to fill the role. ...
Four Baby Names Now Banned in Washington State
Lots of people have unique names for their babies. However, most states prohibit baby names with numerals, symbols, or emojis in them. Believe it or not, in Washington, there are 4 names you absolutely cannot give to your child. They are:. Santa Claus. There is only one Santa, or Saint...
Georgette Valle, who fought to ban indoor smoking in Washington state, dies at 99
Georgette Valle, who in nearly a quarter century as a state representative pushed successfully to ban smoking in much of public indoor spaces in Washington, died July 10 in Burien. She was 99. Valle, whose 12 terms in the House of Representatives from 1965 to 1997 were followed by four...
Update/More details: 3 injured in July 30 Highway 30 crash
The Oregon State Police (OSP) has released more information about the accident that closed Highway 30 on the afternoon of July 30. It was a two car head-on collision, with three victims all sustaining injuries. Two of the victims needed to be flown out via LifeFlight helicopters, with one being transported via ground to a trauma center. At this time, there is not more information about the condition of the victims. ...
'They canceled me': Rep. Tarra Simmons fired by nonprofit she helped found
Tarra Simmons, the first formerly incarcerated person elected to the Washington state Legislature, was recently ousted from the criminal justice nonprofit she founded. She is now battling the organization’s leadership over that decision.
Coroner's office identifies woman struck, killed by train in Centralia
The Lewis County Coroner’s Office has identified a woman who was struck and killed by a train on Monday morning in Centralia. Stephanie A. Marlowe, 38, of Centralia, died due to
St. Helens motorcyclist killed in crash in Clatsop County
In a week that has already seen Columbia County affected by a fatal traffic accident, Oregon State Police (OSP) have identified a St. Helens motorcyclist who died in an accident in Clatsop County. According to law enforcement, 60-year-old Gary Devlin was declared “deceased at the scene” following a head-on collision with a Lexus SUV on July 27. On July 27, at 1:34 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a two-vehicle...
Oregon Rep. Maxine Dexter of Portland resigns from state Legislature
State Rep. Maxine Dexter, a Portland Democrat, will serve her last day as a legislator on Aug. 30 to focus on her run for Congress. After four years representing House District 33, which covers northwest and downtown Portland, Dexter appears poised to represent Oregon’s 3rd Congressional District. She won the competitive Democratic primary in May […]
Man arrested after yearslong search for shooter in 2021 SE Portland killing
A man suspected of shooting a man to death outside a 7-Eleven in 2021 was arrested Tuesday after authorities searched for him for almost three years, Portland police reported. The U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force took Leonard Edwards, 21, into custody in connection with the killing of Jonathon “Johnny” Polanco, 30.