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Washingtonians can help stop greenwashing under new law
Aug. 1—OLYMPIA — Today, buzzwords fly around us like mosquitoes on a sultry summer night — "sustainable," "plant-based," "eco-friendly." More and more businesses are describing themselves, their products, and their practices using one "green" term or another. Climate change and the environmental impacts of our purchasing decisions have many of us thinking about making the most responsible ...
Fallen pilot James Maxwell honored at Lewiston-Nez Perce County Regional Airport
CLARKSTON, WA- James Maxwell the fallen pilot that lost his life while fighting a fire in Oregon was returned home to Clarkston. Family, friends, firefighters and others in the community gather at the Lewiston-Nez Perce County Regional Airport to honor Maxwell. Maxwell was working in a single-engine air tanker near...
Public input needed for Prosser parks, recreation, open space master plan
PROSSER, Wash. - The City of Prosser is seeking public input on its parks, recreation and open space master plan. The plan hopes to offer strategies and operational policies to provide guidance in order to meet the needs of current and future Prosser residents. It seeks to define opportunities, challenges and recommendations for the next ten years of the City's parks and recreation opportunities.
Washington Governor Jay Inslee issues emergency proclamation in response to wildfires burning across the state
OLYMPIA, Wash. — Washington Governor Jay Inslee has issued an emergency proclamation in response to several wildfires burning across the state. Inslee said Washington has seen "abnormally dry weather conditions with periods of exceptionally high temperatures," which Inslee said creates a high risk for fire conditions in the area.
Spokane interim police chief comments on lack of law enforcement responses
(The Center Square) – As Spokane continues to struggle with vagrancy, Interim Police Chief Justin Lundgren took a moment on Thursday to defend his department against what critics contend is a lack of response to homelessness and related challenges. Lundgren's defense came as part of an informal online newsletter of roughly 200 to 250 community members. The group continually calls on the Spokane Police Department, Mayor Lisa Brown and the City Council to step up and take a tougher stance on crime amid recent unrest...
Fish to blame for 500-acre fire, how they find themselves near power lines
BENTON COUNTY, Wash. - Benton County fire crews have suspected that a fish was to blame for a 500-acre fire that was started near Paterson on July 30. A charred fish was found near the substation where the fire started, and Benton PUD even has pictures of, what they suspect to be, the bird who dropped the fish over the substation.
Boys & Girls Club members experience real-world STEM activities during Health Science event
KENNEWICK, Wash. -- During a two-day event at the Health and Science Center at Columbia Basin College, the Boys & Girls Club of Benton and Franklin Counties were able to get hands-on experiences.
Inslee likens EV rebate program to signing of Declaration of Independence
(The Center Square) - Gov. Jay Inslee this week announced the launch of a first-in-the-country electric vehicle rebate program funded through the state Department of Commerce, which is intended to encourage more car owners to transition away from gasoline vehicles. The $45 million rebate program is one of several public policies the state is pursuing as part of their ultimate goal of converting the public and private transportation sectors into EVs. One of the ongoing challenges is the higher cost for EVs compared to their...
What’s the cost if WA voters erase capital gains tax, end cap-and-trade?
A pair of new reports outline financial consequences if voters approve ballot measures this fall repealing Washington’s capital gains tax and scrapping its cap-and-trade program. Passing the initiatives will dry up significant streams of revenue the state government is counting on for programs ranging from child care and early learning to electric vehicles and clean energy research. ...
FIRE REPORT: Two more fires contained before WA heat wave
Aug. 2—MOSES LAKE — Two fires were contained in Washington on Thursday including the South Columbia Basin Fire and the Black Canyon Fire. The South Columbia Basin Fire had burned 252 acres and was fully contained by Thursday according to InciWeb. The fire ignited at 1:39 p.m. on July 26, nine miles west of Cheney. The Black Canyon Fire has burned approximately 9,200 acres and increased from ...