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It’s time for Congress to intervene with the Bonneville Power Administration
While “energy crisis” is an overused term, recent estimates show the Northwest could face a 30% increase in electricity demand over the next decade. Data center expansions, high-tech manufacturing growth and a shift from natural gas toward electricity are some factors driving the trend. Historically, the region has looked to the Bonneville Power Administration to […]
Hermiston Nears One-Mile Milestone in Citywide Sidewalk Infill Program
With the installation of 550 feet of new sidewalk on South 1st Place in front of the Hermiston Skatepark this summer, the city of Hermiston will complete more than one mile of total sidewalk infill across the city since 2018. Infill links disconnected sections of sidewalk within the city, creating...
One Injured, One Jailed From Wednesday Night Wenatchee Stabbing
Wenatchee Police says there were injuries after a stabbing last night at an apartment in the 400 block of 5th Street. "We do have one male in custody currently, but there's still a very active investigation where we're still trying to determine exactly what happened," said Wenatchee Police Sgt. Joe Eaton.
Methow Valley faces temporary road closure for wildfire recovery project
WINTHROP—The U.S. Forest Service announced on Wednesday that a popular road in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest will be temporarily closed to repair damage caused by a recent wildfire. The Falls Creek #5140 road will be closed from August 5 to August 23 to allow for repairs stemming from the...
Voters to decide on pace of Washington’s transition off natural gas
Let the battle over the future of natural gas in Washington begin. State election officials on Wednesday certified an initiative for the November ballot that seeks to reverse Washington’s controversial tactics to phase out natural gas use in homes and other buildings. Supporters of Initiative 2066 began gathering signatures in mid-May and turned in 533,005 signatures earlier this month....
Attorney Russell J. Speidel named to Super Lawyers list
WENATCHEE — Russell J. Speidel, an estate planning and probate attorney based in Wenatchee, has been recognized in the 2024 edition of Washington Super Lawyers, marking his continued excellence in the legal field. The prestigious designation, awarded to only five percent of lawyers statewide, highlights Speidel's expertise and standing...
Johnson faces frustration from hard-liners on spending issues
Hard-line conservatives in the House left Washington frustrated that Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) didn’t uphold his promises on pushing through spending legislation — though they did not necessarily blame him. Johnson has now been in his post longer than his predecessor, who was ousted in part due to frustration with how he handled spending issues. […]