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Latino candidates have growing influence in Washington state politics
(The Center Square) – Latino influence in Washington state politics has been gradually building in the decade since Rep. Lillian Ortiz-Self, D-Mukilteo, joined the Legislature in 2014. Ortiz-Self is the chair of the first Latino Caucus, formed in 2023 by 11 House and Senate Democrats. In 2025, the Center for Latino Leadership hopes to add conservative members to the Legislature to join Sen. Nikki Torres, R-Pasco, and Rep. Alex Ybarra, R-Quincy. Ybarra is currently running unopposed for the 13th Legislative District seat he has held...
Barlow community comes together to watch alumnus Ryan Crouser win gold at Paris Olympics
While it’s still summer vacation, people from the Gresham and Troutdale area gathered on Saturday at Barlow High School to watch the Olympics. But it wasn’t just any event that they were looking to watch. The group of about 50 joined to watch Barlow alumnus Ryan Crouser win gold at the Paris Olympics.
Pickathon returns in full swing to Pendarvis Farms
Pickathon makes its annual return to Pendarvis Farms in Happy Valley this weekend. The “zero waste” festival lasts for four nights. Attendees can camp all weekend or just stop by for the day. The festival is much more than just music. It offers art, square dancing, local vendors,...
Washington nonprofit goes public with claims against state lawmaker and founder
The board of the nonprofit Civil Survival is now speaking publicly about its alleged reasons for firing Washington state Rep. Tarra Simmons. Simmons is the founding director of the legal aid and advocacy organization but as KUOW reported this week, Simmons was placed on administrative leave in August 2023 and received a notice of termination two weeks ago on July 15, 2024.
August 2, 2024 WSU Tri-Cities to lead the community benefits plan for the Pacific Northwest Hydrogen Hub
As announced last week, the Pacific Northwest Hydrogen Hub (PNWH2) project received Phase 1 award status from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to begin initial planning, permitting and analysis activities. Washington State University Tri-Cities will play a key role in this venture. Part of the award will be used to benefit local communities in Washington, Oregon, and Montana and address environmental justice issues.
Washington immigrant 'sanctuary' law violations have slowed, report says
SEATTLE — It has been five years since Washington's signature "sanctuary" law went into effect, prohibiting most local officials from cooperating with immigration enforcement. Since then, Washington jail and law enforcement agencies have committed hundreds of alleged violations, according to a report published Thursday by the University of Washington's Center for Human Rights.
Rep. Kim Schrier Reiterates Objections to Kroger-Albertsons Merger
Rep. Kim Schrier (D-WA) has serious misgivings about Kroger's multi-billion-dollar, temporarily stalled merger with a rival supermarket chain. Schrier on Thursday convened a press conference in Issaquah to highlight her anti-merger activities. The presser was cohosted by Dalton Adams, a UFCW union steward. Kroger announced in 2022 that it had...
Washington dentist's license, permit restrained
The Washington Dental Quality Assurance Commission and Burke Jardin, DMD, entered into an agreed order that restrains Dr. Jardin's dentist license and moderate sedation with parenteral agents permit. Between October 2017 and August 2023, Dr. Jardin failed to adequately and accurately assess patient risk factors, administered a general anesthetic, administered...
OSP Log: Double fatality near Rainier; scam alert issued
Editor’s note: This report is based on information submitted by the Oregon State Police. All crashes with fatalities may not be included. The status of incidents might change after further investigation. FRIDAY, JULY 26. • 8:08 a.m. — Troopers responded to a three-vehicle crash on Highway 30 about 4...
Multnomah County dispute over ambulances got ugly, enlarging rift between commissioner, chair
The already heightened tensions among the nonpartisan members of the Multnomah County Board of Commissioners reached a boiling point Thursday. Commissioner Sharon Meieran, who has been Chair Jessica Vega Pederson’s fiercest critic, accused her colleague of prioritizing “contract compliance” over saving lives in a meeting about negotiations with the county’s slow ambulance provider.
Cinn-A-Girls Bakery: Longtime Centralia baker relocates business to the Hub City
Centralia has a new option for fresh cinnamon rolls and other baked goods now that Cinn-A-Girls Bakery owner Robyne Hicks has relocated her business from Lacey to the Hub City. The business now