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Voters to decide on pace of Washington’s transition off natural gas
Let the battle over the future of natural gas in Washington begin. State election officials on Wednesday certified an initiative for the November ballot that seeks to reverse Washington’s controversial tactics to phase out natural gas use in homes and other buildings. Supporters of Initiative 2066 began gathering signatures in mid-May and turned in 533,005 signatures earlier this month....
Attorney Russell J. Speidel named to Super Lawyers list
WENATCHEE — Russell J. Speidel, an estate planning and probate attorney based in Wenatchee, has been recognized in the 2024 edition of Washington Super Lawyers, marking his continued excellence in the legal field. The prestigious designation, awarded to only five percent of lawyers statewide, highlights Speidel's expertise and standing...
Johnson faces frustration from hard-liners on spending issues
Hard-line conservatives in the House left Washington frustrated that Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) didn’t uphold his promises on pushing through spending legislation — though they did not necessarily blame him. Johnson has now been in his post longer than his predecessor, who was ousted in part due to frustration with how he handled spending issues. […]
More states follow Oregon's lead on paid family leave
Over the past year, Oregon residents have gained access to state-mandated paid family leave. Since last September, state numbers show, that over half a billion dollars in benefits have been paid out to 73,000 people. Why it matters: Paid leave policies give new parents time to recover from birth and...
Ending July hot and starting August even hotter
Today will be hotter than yesterday, with highs hitting the triple digits in some areas. Another ridge of high pressure has centered itself over the West and is expected to stay for an extended period of time. We won’t be seeing this heat for three weeks, like we saw at the beginning of July, but we will see temperatures over 90 for a while. Prepare and protect yourself from the heat, there will be little relief at night for the next few days, as lows will only drop into the 60s. Take frequent breaks, drink plenty of water.
Wildfire conditions roar back, Pacific Northwest braces for challenging August
Firefighters have harnessed the temporary break of cooler weather and no new lightning fires to add miles and miles of new containment lines across nearly 30 large wildfires on national forests in Oregon and Washington. But after just a short 72-hour reprieve, wildfire conditions across much of the Pacific Northwest are set to come roaring back. “August is showing us nothing but hot, dry, windy conditions and dry lightning all in the first week,” said Ed Hiatt, Pacific Northwest Assistant Fire Director for Operations. “Exhausted...
FIRE REPORT: Washington's largest fire now fully contained
Aug. 1—MOSES LAKE — As of 6 p.m. Tuesday, the Big Horn Fire, once the largest active blaze in Washington, has been fully contained. The fire, which scorched approximately 51,600 acres, began at 1:07 p.m. July 22. As of Tuesday, at 6 p.m. the fire has been turned back over to local jurisdiction according to InciWeb. The fire was seven miles southeast of Bickleton and seven miles north of ...
Toledo community combines two events into one big celebration this weekend
Stunning murals throughout the town are just one of the indications that when you enter Toledo, you’ve arrived at a place that makes art a priority. The monthly First Weekend event, where studios open their doors to art lovers, will coexist with the annual Art, Oysters & Brews event on Main Street on Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 3-4.
Capitol Auto Group makes deal to keep Nissan in Salem
Capitol Auto Group has added another dealership to its lineup, acquiring Salem Nissan. Capitol Nissan opened for business Thursday, joining Capitol Chevrolet, Capitol Cadillac, Capitol Toyota and Capitol Subaru on the company's sprawling 24½-acre campus off Dr. MLK Jr. Parkway and Cherry Avenue NE. ...
Data Centers Demand a Massive Amount of Energy. Here’s How Some States Are Tackling the Industry’s Impact.
As the draw on the grid from these computer warehouses undergoes explosive growth, states that offer tax exemptions to support the industry are considering whether their approach still makes sense.
Man intentionally kills 25 seagulls with Jeep on Washington beach
Police are investigating a case of animal abuse late last week regarding a man who allegedly sped along Long Beach in order to run over a flock of seagulls “for fun.”. The Washington State Department of Fish & Wildlife (WDFW) received reports of a man driving approximately two miles south of Klipsan Beach in a silver Jeep Cherokee July 27 at approximately 8 p.m. targeting flocks of seagulls.
UPDATE: KLAMATH COUNTY SHOOTING SUSPECT
Here is an update in the form of a Media Release from the Klamath Falls Police Department:. On July 30th, 2024, at approximately 2:57 p.m., Klamath 9-1-1 Communications District received a report of a shooting that occurred at Modoc Field across from Klamath Union High School. The initial report was a man had been shot by another man wearing a face mask, and the shooter had left in a grey sedan towards the downtown area. Law enforcement officials from the Klamath Falls Police Department, Klamath County Sheriff’s Office, and Oregon State Police responded immediately to the scene. They located a man who had been shot and lifesaving measures were immediately administered to the shooting victim until they were relieved by medical personnel from the Klamath County Fire District. The victim was transported to Sky Lakes Medical Center and later to St. Charles Medical Center in Bend, Oregon and is in critical condition.
USA Today's readers say an Oregon winery has the country's best tasting room
The newspaper USA Today 10Best Readers' Choice Awards rates the country's best wineries in many categories. This year, Oregon wineries fared well — including one that fared the best in the country. Willamette Valley Vineyards won the category "best tasting room" for its flagship Estate Tasting Room in the Salem hills. The winery, founded by Jim Bernau, operates 10 tasting rooms, including in Vancouver, Washington, Bend, Lake Oswego and Happy...
Mather Martial Arts Academy brings world-class instruction to Rainier and beyond
Rainier, Columbia County, and Cowlitz County have a champion in their midst, and he’s laser-focused on bringing his own flavor and philosophy to martial arts instruction to the area, especially the youth. The new family-friendly Mather Martial Arts Academy is owned and operated by Sifu Mike Mather (Sifu means teacher or master). Mather aims to bring adult and kids Jujitsu, adult Muy-Thai Kickboxing, and other expanding classes to the area. ...
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