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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...
Buehner: Washington’s blood supply is ‘running on fumes,’ donations needed
The American Red Cross, Bloodworks Northwest and other blood donation organizations are sounding the alarm that blood supply is critically low. Donations are needed through the rest of the summer. As Bloodworks Northwest described it, the blood supply is running on fumes. The American Red Cross stressed that blood and...
State agency: Repealing Climate Commitment Act means billions in lost revenue
(The Center Square) – The Washington State Office of Financial Management has released its fiscal impact statement on Initiative 2117, the measure to prohibit state agencies from implementing a cap-and-trade program and repeal the 2021 Climate Commitment Act. OFM’s fiscal impact statement notes that the passage of I-2117 “will reduce state revenue from carbon allowance auctions by $3.8 billion and reduce state expenditures by $1.7 billion between the effective date of the initiative and June 30, 2029.” ...
UPDATE: 3 people in 'serious to critical' condition following Tuesday collision on Highway 30
Highway 30 was temporarily closed Tuesday afternoon, July 30, following a two-vehicle head-on crash that sent three people to the hospital. Columbia River Fire & Rescue, Clatskanie Fire, Oregon State Police, the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office and the Oregon Department of Transportation responded to the accident near Heath Road and Larson Road, at milepost 50.5. According to Oregon State Police, the initial investigation indicated that a westbound SUV crossed over into the eastbound lane where it struck another vehicle. ...
Port of Columbia County gives OK to an agricultural lease at Port Westward
The Port of Columbia County is announcing that it has wrapped up an agricultural lease agreement with Craig F. Coleman for 118 acres at the Port Westward Industrial Park. The property near Clatskanie, once encumbered by timber rights by the Lower Columbia Tree Farm, will now be cleaned up and readied for grass and crops. The Port states that over the first year of the lease, Coleman will focus on...
Project Pabst’s Portland resurgence brings no-frills fun to the waterfront
The resurgence of a Portland music festival rocked Tom McCall Waterfront Park, where a seemingly-randomized artist lineup, a 24-foot-tall unicorn sculpture and affordable beer were the hallmarks of the weekend.