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BOTL Farm receives innovation grant
ASHFORD — A family-owned farm promoting humane farming and local stability received an innovative grant award from the Food Animal Concerns Trust. The Food Animal Concerns Trust announced BOTL Farm has been awarded a Humane Farming Grant. This grant propels the farm’s mission of providing humanely raised meat products while promoting a connection between consumers and humane animal practices.
Companies answer Tumwater’s search for arborist to re-evaluate Davis-Meeker Oak
Five firms and one consulting professional responded to Tumwater’s Request for Quote (RFQ) as the city searches for an arborist to provide another risk assessment of the historic Davis-Meeker Garry Oak. Mayor Debbie Sullivan decided in June to pause the removal of the 400-year-old tree, as demanded by members...
Prison powwow: Native families connect with their loved ones behind bars
Ryan Wixon (center) looks at the camera as he takes a break from drumming. His daughters, Ahyoka, 10, (left) and Lily, 7, (right) gather around him. (Grace Deng/Washington State Standard) In line to enter a state prison north of Olympia, 10-year-old Ahyoka Wixon cannot stay still. “My dad’s friend made...
Kyle O’Neill and Michelle Graham are the owners of Leo & Leto’s Winery and Bistro, formerly Blooms Winery and 5511 Bistro
Word is beginning to get around that Leo and Leto’s Winery and Bistro in Freeland is a great place to go for dinners, weekend brunches, wine and entertainment. Kyle O’Neill has extensive experience in the food and wine industry. He attended the Unversity of Alaska where he studied culinary arts and has been working in restaurants for the past 20 years. He has worked with several amazing chefs. He says “Food and wine always called to me, and I wanted to follow a career in this industry.”
Tacoma woman sentenced to 82 years for deadly arson spree and murder
TACOMA, Wash. — A woman responsible for a deadly arson spree around Tacoma in late 2021 and early 2022 was sentenced Tuesday morning to about 82 years in prison. Earlier this month, a jury found Sarah Ramey, 45, guilty of murder, 13 counts of arson, two counts of attempted arson, burglary, identity theft and motor vehicle theft. In total, Ramey faced 27 counts.
Big Lots Bellingham location likely to close in coming months
BELLINGHAM, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – Big Lots, a nationwide retail chain that specializes in selling large appliances and furniture at a discount, will likely be closing their Bellingham doors within the next few months. The company posted a banner on their website announcing its closure last week and have placed...
Woman shot after 'verbal disturbance' inside Auburn apartment
AUBURN, Wash. — A 39-year-old woman was taken to the hospital after being shot following a fight inside an Auburn apartment early Tuesday morning. According to Auburn police, the shooting occurred just before 2 a.m. at 31817 120th Avenue SE. Patrol officers arrived and shortly after received a call from a nearby hospital reporting there was a woman there with a gunshot wound, police said.
Treehouse seeks support for foster youth going back to school
Jul. 22—MOSES LAKE — Treehouse, a Washington state nonprofit dedicated to supporting the educational and other essential needs of youth in foster care, is launching its annual back-to-school campaign to collect school supplies and items by the end of summer, according to an announcement from the organization. Treehouse is calling on community members, businesses and organizations to support ...
Washington gas prices fell from last week: See how much here
State gas prices fell for the second consecutive week and reached an average of $4.10 per gallon of regular fuel on Monday, down from last week's price of $4.13 per gallon, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The average fuel price in state has fallen about 6 cents since last month. According to the EIA, gas prices across the state in the last year have been as low as $3.70 on Jan. 2, 2023, and as...
Wildfires threaten communities in the West as Oregon fire closes interstate, creates its own weather
BELLINGHAM, Wash. (AP) — Firefighters in the West are scrambling as wildfires threaten communities in Oregon, California and Washington, with at least one Oregon fire so large that it is creating its own weather. Interstate 84 in eastern Oregon was closed in both directions Tuesday between Ontario and Baker City as flames from the Durkee fire advanced toward the roadway in multiple locations. The Oregon Department of Transportation also closed the eastbound lanes of I-84 from Pendleton to Baker City and warned Tuesday night that travelers should expect continued highway closures in eastern Oregon as fire crews actively fight fire from the interstate. The Federal Emergency Management Agency on Monday night authorized the use of federal funds to help with firefighting costs for the lightning-caused blaze that started July 17. It had scorched nearly 375 square miles (971 square kilometers) as of Tuesday afternoon. The Durkee fire was threatening homes in and around the communities of Durkee, Huntington and Rye Valley, as well as the interstate, cell towers and power infrastructure in the area. Fire crews and equipment from 22 states were battling the blaze as of Tuesday, authorities said.
County OKs funding for Courtside Apartments acquisition, preservation for affordable housing
The Thurston Board of County Commissioners approved more than a million-dollar funding recommendation from the Regional Housing Council for acquiring and preserving the Courtside Apartments for Vital Housing’s project. The project will receive $1,357,699.15, as requested in the application, and Public Health and Social Services has been authorized to...
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