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Will natural gas be turned off in Washington state? Voices for and against Initiative 2066
Soundside host Libby Denkmann spoke with voices for and against Initiative 2066, which would prohibit penalties for using natural gas in construction, limit the ability of building codes to discourage the use of natural gas, and keep utility officials from making planning decisions that would lead to natural gas being cost-prohibitive
WDFW seeks public comment on strategy to prioritize fish passage barrier removal
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is seeking public input on a draft statewide strategy to prioritize the removal of small-scale barriers that prevent salmon and steelhead from
The Most Devastating Natural Disasters in Washington State History
I've talked before about how scary nature can be. Dissolving alive in hot springs, angry animal moms, Mount St. Helens... the list goes on. I love nature, honestly; I've been called a granola girl more than once in my life. But with that love comes a great amount of respect, because no matter how advanced humanity becomes, nature will always be able to show us her deadly power.
OR Homeless Housing Effort Fails Completely in Several Counties
The program began in 2023, and Oregon officials have released an update. Oregon Governor declared homelessness a state of emergency. Gov. Tina Kotek released information from an OR State Housing and Community Services dashboard, tracking progress made on providing housing for homeless people and preventing it for others. The state...
Northern lights possibly visible Friday and Saturday night, beautiful fall weekend ahead
Tonight: We should dry out by the early to mid evening. Skies turn clear by the mid to late evening, meaning that we’ll have a decent chance of seeing the Northern Lights. We’re in the midst of a geomagnetic storm that’ll give us another crack at seeing the lights tomorrow night. Now back to tonight’s forecast–it’ll be a chilly one! Overnight lows drop into the mid to upper-30s in the Cascades, Kittitas Valley, Yakima Valley, and Lower Columbia Basin. It’ll be in the low to mid-40s in the Blue Foothills and in the Blue Mountains. Gusts will turn light this evening, meaning that the chance for blowing dust will go down past 7 PM.
October Outdoors: Hunting, Fishing, and Birdwatching
October marks the start of hunting season in Washington State along with several opportunities to bag deer, elk, ducks, and razor clams from the Puget Sound to the coast. Outdoor lovers can take a hike on WDFW lands or float down a water access area fishing for fall-run steelhead. Birdwatchers may have already spotted migrating sandhill cranes and Canada geese at a variety of areas across the state.
Which City in Washington Has the Best Tap Water?
Which city in Washington has the best tap water? The answer may surprise you. And, it depends on which report or survey you're reading. I was reading a survey done by ITAMG.com, Would you feel safe drinking the tap water in specific cities across the U.S.?. 3,000 seasoned travelers were...
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