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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 […]
Washington State Considering Killing Gray Wolves After Livestock Deaths
The Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is considering killing wolves after an investigation confirmed the predation of livestock in Stevens County. WDFW reports three calves were killed and four were injured near Colville in late July. The location was in the range of the Dominion pack. Wolves in the...
Winning Mega Millions lottery tickets sold in California and Washington
INGLEWOOD – No tickets were sold with all six numbers in Friday’s (Aug. 2) drawing of the multi-state Mega Millions lottery. There were two tickets sold matching five numbers in California and Washington. The ticket sold in California was sold at a grocery store in the 3500 block...
Washington State DOH urges community to donate blood
Blood banks across Washington are experiencing a severe shortage of lifesaving blood and blood products. According to a Washington State Department of Health (WSDOH) news release, the shortage results from an unexpected global computer systems failure and the seasonal decline in donations. Type O-positive and O-negative donors, who are crucial due to their high compatibility and universal donor status, are particularly needed.
WA school leaders make case for more spending despite court-ordered funding bumps
(The Center Square) – The Washington Association of School Administrators launched a new website last month that makes the case for increased state spending on K-12 education, even as the state’s public schools now spend $19,000 on average statewide for the education of each student, a dramatic rise over the pre-McCleary level of $10,000 per […]
Washington joins suit accusing Regeneron inflated Medicaid prices for eye treatment
Washington State Attorney General Bob Ferguson is partnering with five other states in a federal lawsuit against a Regeneron Pharmaceuticals -- alleging the company inflated Medicaid prices for a critical eye medicine.
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...
Washington State Red Light Traffic Cameras Aren’t Allowed To Do This
Washington State Red Light Traffic Cameras Aren't Allowed To Do This. So I was driving down 20th Avenue in Pasco and came across the red light traffic camera that'll send you a photo if you run a red light. The One Thing You Need To Know About Washington State Red...
Japanese Beetle Reports and Deere Notice to Salaried Employees
**The Washington State Department of Agriculture is asking folks in the Tri Cities and surrounding area to report suspected Japanese beetle sightings. WSDA says 38 have already been reported this summer. www.moringagclips.com reports Japanese beetles are metallic green and copper. Their favorite plant is roses, but they eat grapes, hops,...