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Oregon gets millions to build electric vehicle, hydrogen fueling stations
The federal government will soon funnel tens of millions of dollars to Oregon and neighboring states to improve electric car charging and hydrogen fueling stations – part of a push toward reducing greenhouse gas emissions in transportation that could help ease climate change. Most of the money – $102...
Opponents of repealing capital gains tax highlight its role funding schools and child care
As back-to-school season starts, opponents of a ballot initiative to repeal Washington’s capital gains tax are highlighting how losing the money could undermine school construction and child care programs. “Our youth are struggling,” said state Rep. Tina Orwall, D-Des Moines, who sponsored one of many proposals to tax wealthy individuals in 2021, the year lawmakers […]
Washington Prisoners pay Millions in Fees to the State. Most of it Isn’t Being Used
Washington is sitting on millions of dollars collected from incarcerated people for phone calls and other fees — money that is supposed to be spent to improve prisoner welfare. The Incarcerated Individual Betterment Fund grew by about $1 million from last July to an estimated $12 million at the...
Ferguson-Reichert debates: Here’s what you need to know
Gubernatorial candidates Bob Ferguson and Dave Reichert will face off in two, hour-long debates this month. Ferguson, the Democratic state attorney general, and Reichert, the Republican former congressman, will meet Sept. 10 in Seattle and then eight days later in Spokane. These will be the first, and possibly only, opportunities for the state’s nearly 5 […]
Heatwave Incoming: Temperatures Soar, Chance of 100 Degrees in Some Areas
Tonight, we will have clear skies as a ridge of high pressure builds in. Overnight lows in the mid to upper 50s. This will bring a warming trend, with highs reaching the mid to upper 90s in lower areas and the 80s in the mountains by Thursday. Expect these hot temperatures to stick around through Saturday. There’s a 25-50% chance that some spots, especially along the Columbia and Snake Rivers, could hit 100 degrees or more.
Washington State Education Officials Recommend Updated Cellphone Policies to Enhance Learning
OLYMPIA — With cellphones becoming an increasing concern for school districts across Washington, the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) is recommending that schools update their cellphone policies by the start of the 2025–26 school year. “Reducing the use of cell phones in class improves concentration and...
Alert: TSA Stopping “Cat Eyes” Items on Washington State Flights
TSA Stopping "Cat Eyes" Items on Washington State Flights. There are some obvious prohibited things you can't take on a flight these days according to the TSA. What Are "Cat Eyes" And Why Are They Prohibited On Washington State Flights?. You can especially thank September 11th, 2001 for the increased...
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