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Snake River Dam Removal is a Fool’s Errand
I even know some conservatives who’ve bought into the claims made by granola-chomping greenies and mainstream news media. The Snake River salmon are endangered they’ll tell me, and even if we don’t remove the dams along the lower river, we must do something!. But the salmon aren’t...
First-time buyer affordability at lowest point in four years
Sep. 6—MOSES LAKE — That starter home may be out of reach a while longer, according to real estate market reports. According to the University of Washington's Washington Center for Real Estate Research, the Housing Affordability Index for First-Time Homebuyers statewide is at its lowest point since at least 2020. The index is calculated based on the average income and home price in a given ...
Battery farms, the energy industry’s new darling, line up to enter Pacific NW
This article was first published by the Salish Current. A new form of electricity supply is coming to neighborhoods in western Washington and greater Portland. Whether you like it or not may depend on how much you trust developer assurances about the safety of big rechargeable battery arrays. Utilities and independent energy companies have proposed a […]
Despite rise in traffic deaths due to impairment, charges for DUI keep falling in Kitsap
Throughout August and Labor Day weekend, law enforcement agencies across the state deployed high-visibility patrols aiming to crack down on drunk drivers and prevent roadway fatalities. Traffic deaths have increased sharply across Washington and the Kitsap Peninsula since 2020, with impairment involved in about half of those incidents. Yet courts on the Kitsap Peninsula...
FIRE REPORT: Heat warning issued for Grant, Adams
Sep. 6—MOSES LAKE — The National Weather Service's Spokane bureau released a statement saying there will be a heat wave Thursday through Saturday that could cause increased fire risks. Grant County will receive some of the heat with Moses Lake sitting between 96 and 98 degrees over the upcoming days, with Friday being the hottest at 98, according to the NWS. Adams County will also see some of ...
Report: Washington ranks fifth in the nation for food stamp theft reimbursement
(The Center Square) – Washington state ranks No. 5 in the nation for stolen food stamp benefits that have been replaced by the federal government as part of a program aimed at offsetting the impact of electronic fraud, according to newly released data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Service. The data shows that more than 3,300 Washingtonians have been victimized by electronic theft of their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits, with nearly $1.5 million in stolen funds reimbursed by the USDA. ...
Settlement resolves complaint that Washington State Parks failed to conform with disabilities act
A settlement was reached between the Washington State Parks (WSP) and the U.S. Department of Justice to resolve a complaint that facilities within parks failed to conform with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). A complainant — who reportedly suffers from mobility issues — in the settlement suffered an injury...
Free Support for Seniors in Washington: Services, Transportation, and More
Washington State offers a variety of free services for senior citizens aimed at enhancing their quality of life and providing support. There are many great services available just for the asking. Here are some ideas on where to start to locate services in your area.
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