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Rebates on the way for Farmers who Paid Fuel Surcharges Under WA Climate law
Farmers who believe they paid unfair fuel surcharges under the state’s cap-and-trade program can soon apply for a rebate from the state. Next week, Washington’s Department of Licensing will launch an online application for agricultural fuel users who may have been overcharged. People can apply starting Monday. Fuel used in the farm industry is supposed to be exempt from the climate program.
Washington DCYF secretary resignation calls mount over Green Hill safety lapses
(The Center Square) – Calls are growing louder for the resignation of Ross Hunter, the director of the Washington State Department of Children, Youth & Families who was appointed to the position by Gov. Jay Inslee. Pressure has been mounting for months over critical safety issues and violence directed at staff and inmates at the Green Hill School teen detention facility in Chehalis, which falls under the direction of DCYF. ...
Washington joins feds in suit against maker of apartment rental pricing software
Washington is one of eight states to join the U.S. Department of Justice in an antitrust lawsuit filed Friday against RealPage Inc., arguing the company’s software has enabled landlords to coordinate in inflating apartment rent prices. The suit says the company contracts with competing landlords who share “granular rental data,” including information on prices in […]
Ferguson campaign refutes claims he pulled out of October debate
(The Center Square) – Despite organizers saying as much, a communications spokesperson with Attorney General Bob Ferguson’s campaign for governor said media reports that he pulled out of a planned debate with Republican candidate Dave Reichert are “100% inaccurate.” "The claims that Bob pulled out of this debate are inaccurate and untruthful," Erik Houser emailed The Center Square Friday. Seattle City Club planned to host the debate next month. ...
Stay Out of Drug Areas Ordinance Passed
(YAKIMA) - The Yakima City Council passed the stay out of drug areas ordinance at Tuesday’s council meeting. The stay out of drug areas are two zones around North 1st Street and South Naches Avenue. With this ordinance municipal court judges can ban people facing drug charges from visiting these areas as a condition around pre-trial release or after the conviction. Although some members of the community shared their concerns about the ordinance at the meeting.
Pet Exposed to Rabid Bat in East Wenatchee
The Chelan-Douglas Health District (CDHD) confirms a bat that came in contact with a pet in East Wenatchee has tested positive for rabies this week by the Washington State Public Health Lab. The Health District says the exposure to the bat was limited to a pet and no human contact...
Chelan County Hosting Series Of Grizzly Bear Meetings
Now that the reintroduction of grizzly bears to the North Cascades is inevitable, local communities are taking measures to prepare for the potential impacts of their presence. Next month, Chelan County will hold a series of public meetings regarding the reintroduction of grizzly bears. Commissioner Kevin Overbay says the gatherings...
2024 Convention for Jehovah’s Witnesses is back in Kennewick
KENNEWICK, Wash. — The 2024 Convention for Jehovah’s Witnesses is happening from Aug. 23 to 25 at the Toyota Center in Kennewick. This is the third three-day convention this summer, out of four planned. The next one is happening next weekend, Aug. 30 to Sept. 1.
Stan’s Merry Mart to cease firearm sales in July 2025
WENATCHEE — Stan’s Merry Mart has made the decision to end firearm sales due to the expensive store renovations required to abide by House Bill 2118. HB 2118 passed in March and was sponsored by State Rep. Amy Wallen. “It’s about keeping firearms safe; the inventory safe. It’s...
'Extensive damage' at Kitsap County construction site to cost millions
KITSAP COUNTY - The Kitsap County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO) has launched an investigation following "extensive damage" to a construction site on Newberry Hill Road and Sesame Street NW in Silverdale. According to a KCSO post on X Friday, the damage occurred after an unknown individual or individuals gained access...
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