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Haaland Announces $16M for Drought Resilience During Washington State Visit
TOPPENISH, WA – Secretary Haaland concluded a multi-day visit to Washington State to celebrate major progress in implementing President Biden’s Investing in America agenda to safeguard communities from increased threat of wildland fire and severe drought, restore ecosystems, and strengthen tribal communities. During her visit, Secretary Haaland met with tribal leaders from the Confederated Tribes of the Yakama Nation, Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe, and Puyallup Tribe, as well as Bureau of Indian Education-funded staff and personnel. On the heels of the devastating 1980 Slide Ranch Fire in late June, Secretary Haaland also met with more than 50 Yakama Nation firefighters to express the Biden-Harris administration’s commitment to sharing resources, investing in resilience efforts, and prioritizing permanent pay reforms and increases for tribal firefighters.
Complaint against Let’s Go Washington won’t be sent to AG’s office
The state Public Disclosure Commission decided Thursday to retain jurisdiction on a complaint alleging Let’s Go Washington and its founder Brian Heywood violated campaign finance laws in the course of gathering signatures for six initiatives last year. An alliance of progressive groups, which filed the complaint a year ago and is now opposing three of […]
Chamber hires new Hispanic business & community relations coordinator
WENATCHEE — D’Andre Vasquez officially joined the Wenatchee Valley Chamber of Commerce this week as the new Hispanic business & community relations coordinator. The new position was created in a partnership with SkillSource, a local career nonprofit, to enhance economic opportunities within the local Hispanic business community. Vasquez...
Retreat Fire Update, July 27, 2024
Northern Rockies Team 1, Incident Commander Brent Olson. Location: 14 miles southwest of Naches, WA. Start Date: July 23, 2024. Cause: Under Investigation. Resources: 302 Total Personnel; 8 Dozers; 6 Hand Crews; 10 Engines; 1 Helicopter. Key Message:. Firing operations are currently in progress, employing both direct and indirect tactics...
Washington-based feature film highlights Cashmere, Leavenworth
CASHMERE – Cashmere, Leavenworth, and US-2 will be featured in “Evergreens,” a Washington-based feature-length film. The cast and crew spent multiple days filming at the Outpost Saloon, an orchard in Cashmere, and iconic locations in downtown Leavenworth. “It's definitely a place where as soon as you come...
PULLMAN BUILDING SUPPLY WINDS DOWN
Pullman Building Supply, Pullman, Id., is closing its doors at the end of November due to insufficient demand and dim prospects for the economy. Its flagship sister store, Moscow Building Supply, Moscow, Id., will remain open for the foreseeable future. Last year, Home Depot received approval to lease property in...
Wenatchee-based YWCA NCW Launches LGBTQ-centered Rainbow Camp for Local Youth
WENATCHEE – YWCA North Central Washington proudly announces the launch of Rainbow Camp, a transformative weekend leadership camp dedicated to empowering LGBTQ and allied youth. Set for August 23-25, this inaugural event aims to provide a safe and inclusive space where young leaders can develop their skills and build lifelong connections.
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