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Poll shows 18% of Washington voters still undecided on carbon market repeal initiative
WASHINGTON, USA — A poll conducted in partnership with KING 5, the Seattle Times and the University of Washington's Center for an Informed Public shows 18% of Washington voters are still undecided about repealing the state's carbon market program. According to the Survey USA poll, 48% of respondents said they expect to vote yes on Initiative 2117, while 34% said they expect to vote no. Both supporters and opponents of I-2117 said undecided voters are an important factor to consider.
Beware of Remote Job Scams Targeting Washington State College Students
I can't go 5 minutes without hearing about another scam that is making this world just a little bit worse. So here I am telling you about a new one going around, targeting college students looking for a remote work job. The scam goes a little something like this:. Posting...
Expansion of Washington State Clean Energy Project Moving Forward, per Inslee's Request
The state Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council is moving forward with potential changes to the certification agreement for the Horse Heaven wind farm project after Gov. Jay Inslee sent it back requesting it be expanded. The main contention between the council and Inslee is that the proposed certification agreement for...
New documents show defense's argument for moving University of Idaho murders trial to new venue
MOSCOW, Idaho — New court documents have been filed that break down the defense's argument as to why it thinks Bryan Kohberger's trial should be moved out of Latah County. The defense argues Kohberger's "protection to a fair and impartial jury is infringed without a change of venue," they further argue that a fair and impartial jury cannot be found in Latah County.
New Houston Hot Chicken restaurant proposed for Mullan Avenue and Highway 41 in Post Falls
On Friday, Post Falls planning division announced a project proposal by Houston Hot Chicken at the intersection of Mullan Avenue and Highway 41. Post Falls would be the restaurant chain's second Idaho location. Last September, Houston Hot Chicken opened a restaurant in Meridian. According to the site plan review, Houston...
More than 700,000 acres of wildfire ravage Oregon
BELLINGHAM, Wash. (AP) — Firefighters in the West are scrambling as new 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...
La Grande Man Arrested After Crime Spree in La Grande and Grant County
LA GRANDE – A La Grande man faces a slew of charges after a multi-county crime spree. Storm Mensch, 25, of La Grande, has been arrested following a crime spree that spanned La Grande and Grant County. The La Grande Police Department (LGPD) says that the spree began on July 13, when a La Grande resident reported her car stolen. Surveillance footage revealed that Mensch, who is the ex-boyfriend of the victim, stole the car around 2:30 a.m. that morning. The vehicle was later recovered in La Grande.
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