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Washington State utility Puget Sound Energy announces major contract with Montana wind farm
A Washington utility announced Tuesday that it is accelerating its investment in Montana wind energy as Washington state climate laws require it to replace coal power. The company, Puget Sound Energy has agreed to buy power from the Haymaker Wind Farm, a 315-megawatt wind project under development near Two Dot.
Federal court orders higher pay for foreign guest workers in WA orchards
Foreign guest or H-2A workers at Washington’s tree-fruit orchards will get paid more under a federal court ruling issued earlier this month, in the latest development in a yearslong court battle over how foreign agricultural workers are paid. Under the ruling from the U.S. District Court in Seattle in...
Avista Foundation Awards Grants Supporting Local Education and Youth Development
SPOKANE - The Avista Foundation continues its commitment to supporting education and youth development by awarding $201,750 in grants to 40 nonprofit organizations across Washington, Idaho, and Oregon. This year, the foundation has granted over $385,750 through its various programs. “Together with our partners, we are making a difference in...
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport Leads the Transition to PFAS-free Firefighting Foam at Airports Nationwide
Work is underway at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to be the first airport in the nation to use a special cleaning technology that more fully removes foam containing PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), commonly referred to as “forever chemicals,” from airport fire trucks and replace it with new fluorine-free foam. All five of SEA’s Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) vehicles will be ready with the new product. Prior to approvals granted in 2023, the nation’s airports were required by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to continue using PFAS foams for aircraft firefighting.
Court-ordered Changes to Pacific Coast Treaty Indian Tribe’s Usual and Accustomed Fishing Areas
NOAA Fisheries adopted usual and accustomed (U&A) fishing area boundaries for several Pacific Coast Tribes in 1996 and published those boundaries in federal fishing regulations for species managed under the Magnuson-Stevens Act (MSA). Since 1996, some Tribal U&A fishing area boundaries have been amended, as ordered by the courts. On...
In Washington state, Inslee’s final months aimed at staving off repeal of landmark climate law
SILVERDALE, Wash. (AP) — Standing at a transit center near four new wireless bus charging stations in a small community west of Seattle, Gov. Jay Inslee told transit and city leaders where money to pay for them — more than $1 million — came from. “It’s possible...
Everybody wants a piece of Tacoma's Side Piece Kitchen
TACOMA, Wash. — Judging by the lines of people waiting to get in, it seems like everybody wants a piece of Tacoma's Side Piece Kitchen. "I started Side Piece just as a pipe dream," said Hailey Hernandez who, burned out by her last job took out a $2,000 pay day loan in 2022 to start a take-out only operation.
Junior League of Olympia introduces Club Moxie
This article is all about Club Moxie. Before I tell you how cool Club Moxie is, I must fill you in on the Junior League of Olympia. Their mission statement says it better than I can. “The Junior League of Olympia is an organization of women whose mission is to advance women’s leadership for meaningful community impact through volunteer action, collaboration, and training.” I highly recommend reviewing their work at the Junior League website.
Aug 3: Join me for a family-friendly social and book reading in Tacoma
Hey Tacoma folks, I’m headed your way August 3 along with Anna Zivarts, author of the excellent book When Driving Is Not An Option: Steering Away From Car Dependency. This will be the first ever Seattle Bike Blog event in Tacoma, and I’m looking forward to meeting up with you all at this Downtown On The Go event. We’re meeting up at Wright Park from 2–4 p.m. for a family-friendly social followed by a joint book reading and discussion at King’s Books starting at 4:30 p.m. It’s all free of course, and you can go to one or both. Please RSVP via the event listing so we have a rough idea of how many people will be there.
Reichert addresses Biden exit, confronts Ferguson public safety claims: ‘His answer is money’
Former King County sheriff and congressman Dave Reichert is challenging Attorney General Bob Ferguson’s claims that he’s as committed to public safety as himself with the gubernatorial race less than four months away. Ferguson released a series of advertisements regarding his dedication to increasing the number of law...
TCC Foundation Board Welcomes Two New Members
This June, the TCC Foundation welcomed two new board members to the TCC Foundation Board. Learn more about the TCC Foundation and its work. Amy Heinze is a Vice President in the Compensation & Total Rewards Practice at Lockton Companies and has lived, worked, and volunteered in Tacoma for over 20 years. She joined the board because the TCC Foundation’s mission to remove financial barriers for students as they seek to earn degrees and certifications aligns with her own.
Lakewold Gardens Welcomes Justin Henderson as Executive Director and Lead Horticulturist
Lakewood, WA—Lakewold Gardens is pleased to announce the appointment of Justin Henderson as its new executive director. Henderson comes to Lakewold following a seven-year tenure as garden director of PowellsWood Garden, a 37-acre botanical garden in Federal Way. “The Board feels Justin is just the right person at the...
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