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Farmers say proposed drinking water requirements would drive up costs
The state Department of Health is considering an update to how it exempts small farms from some drinking water requirements. The department says it’s a simple fix to outdated and inaccurate language to what’s known as the “same farm exemption,” but farmers say the changes could be costly and burdensome – especially for farms with […]
Fewer at risk children in out-of-home care but critics say its nothing to applaud
(The Center Square) - Washington’s Department of Children, Youth and Families says the agency is meeting its goals to dramatically reduce the number of children and youth in out-of-home care. A news release from DCYF said there are now 4,971 children in out-of-home care in Washington State, the lowest number since the 80s and a sharp contrast from the 9,171 it was in 2018. But DCYF critics say the numbers...
CDHD addresses rumors of toxic algae in the Columbia River
WENATCHEE — The Chelan-Douglas Health District took to Facebook on Tuesday to officially address circulating rumors of toxic algae blooms in the Columbia River. Cyanobacteria is an algae most commonly found in lakes and ponds. The algae appears as a green, blue scum atop the water and can be toxic to both pets and humans; causing both nerve and liver poisoning.
House Bill 2118 to change how Washington gun stores operate, effective July 2025
WASHINGTON-- House Bill 2118 was signed by Governor Inslee earlier this year regarding business operations of firearms in the state of Washington. Washington State Legislature says the bill looks to protect the public from gun violence, by adding new requirements for business operations. After speaking with one firearm business in...
Outrage continues over quiet attempt to invalidate WA initiatives
(The Center Square) - Supporters of several citizen initiatives, some already adopted into Washington law, and others to appear on the November ballot are not buying Attorney General Bob Ferguson's transparency claims following last week’s surprise ruling from the State Supreme Court. The ruling went in the favor of initiative supporters, but the surprising part came in the fact those supporters had no idea there was a legal challenge. Brian...
Increasing Taxes And Minimum Wage In Washington Forcing Closure Of Pullman Movie Theater Complex
Increasing taxes in Washington is forcing the movie theater complex in Pullman to close. Corporate Pointe Developers announced Friday afternoon that the Pullman Village Centre Cinemas will close permanently on September 5th. The press release from the Pullman based development company states that the City of Pullman’s increasing property taxes and the increasing minimum wage in Washington is forcing the closure.
Almira farmers unite to harvest 1,200 acres of wheat for grieving grower
ALMIRA - Harvesting 1,200 acres of wheat by his lonesome would have been an extremely tall task for a man mourning the loss of his dad who passed away a week ago. Dakota Childers lost his dad, Dale, just before it was time to harvest. Fortunately for Dakota, his farming connections, who also happen to be his friends, care about him and his late dad enough to band together to save the crestfallen cultivator 7 to 10 days of labor. Source ONE News spoke to Ben McKay, an Almira-area wheat farmer who has known the Childers family for years and misses Dale, dearly.
Obon Japanese Buddhist Festival celebrating ancestry this weekend
SPOKANE, Wash. — The Spokane Buddhist Temple is hosting an Obon Japanese Buddhist Festival on Sunday, August 18 from 2 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Grant Park. The festival is meant to honor the spirits of a person's ancestors and has been celebrated in Japan for more than 500 years.
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