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Free National Park For Washingtonians
This weekend marks a great opportunity to go out and check out the amazing national parks we have here in the state. Growing up with access to one of the country's best national parks was amazing, and my fascination with the parklands, nature, wildlife, and photography stemmed from the free days they offered.
Washingtonians can help stop greenwashing under new law
Aug. 1—OLYMPIA — Today, buzzwords fly around us like mosquitoes on a sultry summer night — "sustainable," "plant-based," "eco-friendly." More and more businesses are describing themselves, their products, and their practices using one "green" term or another. Climate change and the environmental impacts of our purchasing decisions have many of us thinking about making the most responsible ...
Electricity bill credits are rolling out to WA residents. Find out if you're eligible
State officials rolled out a program Monday providing a one-time $200 credit on electricity bills of up to 675,000 low- and moderate-income households in Washington. Funded with proceeds from the state’s auction of pollution credits, it’s the most visible investment yet from the Climate Commitment Act, a 2021 law that critics say is driving up energy costs for consumers and is targeted for repeal with an initiative on the November ballot. ...
1 of last Republican congressmen to vote for Trump impeachment defends his seat in Washington race
SEATTLE (AP) — Congressional primary races in Washington state are attracting outsized attention, including one that pits one of the last remaining U.S. House Republicans who voted to impeach Donald Trump against two conservative candidates whose platforms are in lock-step with the GOP presidential nominee. Another race in the...
Six Local Competitors to Compete to Become Distinguished Young Woman of Washington
PULLMAN - Eight high school seniors are competing to represent the state of Washington at the America’s Distinguished Young Women Program next June in Mobile, Ala. Six of the competitors are from southeast Washington. The state program is set for 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3, at the Pullman High...
What’s Happening at the Vernonia Library – August 1, 2024
Friends Annual Book Sale –Friends of the Vernonia Public Library will have their annual book sale during Jamboree at the Cabin in Vernonia August 2-4. Friday 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m.-3 p.m. $5 Bag Sale all day Sunday!. Jamboree Decorating and Participation – Saturday,...
Fournet Wins Library Art Contest
Former Vernonia resident Ryla Fournet had artwork she created and submitted selected from about 200 entries to be used on the library card at her local library in Arizona. Ryla, who is 12 and going into 7th grade, had her submission selected as the “City Librarian’s Choice” in the 2024 competition. Ryla also has a piece of her artwork currently on display in the Vernonia Library after it was selected in a recent competition. Congratulation to Ryla!
City Undertakes Major Sewer Upgrade Project
The City of Vernonia is currently in the middle of a major construction project to upgrade a portion of their sewer system. According to Vernonia City Administrator Josette Mitchell the project will accomplish a number of goals for the City’s wastewater system:. • One pump station has been serving...
“Mommy is in the trees”: Surviving Toddler’s Words Still Haunt Washington
Just two weeks before Christmas, 1985, a young toddler is found wandering alone outside a Kmart in western Washington. Her parents couldn't be found anywhere. A few days later, the young girl - named Crystal - was reunited with her grandmother. There was only one clue that Crystal could offer to the location of her missing parents:
‘Expanding your family:’ Washington Make-A-Wish seeks volunteers amid record numbers
“I’ve learned so much and grown through just being connected to them as people,” long-time Make-A-Wish Alaska and Washington (AKWA) volunteer, Teresa Perdue, told MyNorthwest earlier this month. Make-A-Wish is a nonprofit that grants “wishes” to children with critical illnesses. You may have seen Make-A-Wish on TV or...
Let's Get Ready to Jamboree!
Vernonia’s most anticipated weekend of the year has finally arrived!. The Vernonia Friendship Jamboree and Logging Show kicks off on Friday evening, August 2 with a new event, the Buck N’ Bull and Mutton Bustin’ kids rodeo, and ends with the traditional Logging Show on Sunday afternoon. In between there are lots of family activities, live music, beer gardens, and plenty of fun for everyone.
WA and WI libraries given $249k for tabletop gaming programs
The Washington State Library and its counterpart in Wisconsin will work together for the next three years to encourage libraries at the public, tribal and community college level to implement tabletop role-playing game activities. The federal Institute of Museum and Library Services gave Wisconsin and Washington a $249,500 grant to...
Beat summer heat with Scappoose's Movies by Moonlight, starting Friday
The Scappoose Movies by Moonlight summer movie series officially kicks off 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 2, at Heritage Park. The free movies are held each Friday in August, beginning at dusk, with pre-movie events at 6 p.m. Friday’s movie will be “Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure,” starring Alex Winter and Keanu Reeves. The movie is...
Lumber mill fined $145,000 for stormwater violations
LONGVIEW, Wash. – The Washington Department of Ecology issued two penalties totaling $145,000 to Weyerhaeuser for stormwater violations at the company’s Longview lumber mill. The penalties include 36 storm water discharge violations, 15 monitoring requirements violations, and 16 reporting requirement violations, all of which occurred between July 2022...
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