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Applicants Sought for the Landmarks Preservation Commission
The Tacoma City Council is looking for qualified applicants, who are residents of the City, to fill the following positions on the Landmarks Preservation Commission:. Architect (One Position): Open to an individual who is currently or has in the past been. a professionally certified architect. At-Large (Two Positions): Open to...
Land Trust sells Seattle-area homes for $300K and under
In a city where the going rate for a home is around $1 million, Seattle's Homestead Community Land Trust is selling them at $300,000 or less. Why it matters: The nonprofit aims to create and preserve homeownership opportunities for low- to moderate-income families in a region that's facing one of the nation's most severe housing crises.
Wildfires linked to increased mercury in Pacific Northwest headwater streams, study finds
A new study from the United States Geological Survey found recent wildfires in the Pacific Northwest led to an increase in mercury levels in streams, raising concerns over harmful levels of mercury in the water and fish.
Forest Service Working To Hire Firefighters
The U.S. Forest Service is looking to shore up its wildland firefighting force in the Pacific Northwest. Recruitment events will take place across Oregon next month, with stops in Bend, Sandy and La Grande on September 12th, in an effort to hire a couple hundred permanent seasonal positions. “That’s our...
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