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Spokane Valley Councilmember Al Merkel: ‘No handcuffs, no charges, no convictions’
(The Center Square) – Spokane Valley Councilmember Al Merkel has been shrouded in controversy since before taking office. Despite this, he’s still attracting more followers and gaining publicity. Supporters praise his unique ideas and willingness to engage the community and push back against the rest of the council, which frequently sidelines his proposals. Even those against Merkel call him a strong leader but say his ego is too big, with some even labeling him as a threat. ...
Latah County couple asking for help after home was lost following large fires
LATAH COUNTY, Idaho — A couple in Latah County is asking for help after the aftermath of the Gwen and River Fires destroyed their home and all of their belongings. The couple's friends from work set up the GoFundMe page to bring awareness to their situation. According to the...
Primary residences, outbuildings, and a commercial building among structures lost in Gwen Fire
LEWISTON - After lightning moved through the area on Wednesday, July 24, multiple fires have quickly spread in the region. Most of the fire activity is located to the east of Lewiston. Multiple structures were lost as wind fanned the flames throughout the day on Thursday, July 25. The entire...
Gwen Fire Evening Update for Friday, July 26
Communities Impacted: Julietta, Lapwai, and Culdesac. Structures: Primary residences, outbuildings and a commercial building are among the structures lost. Structure assessments are underway to further evaluate the extent of the losses. Personnel: Around 200 actively assigned to the Gwen Fire. Number of Evacuees: Approximately 300. Road Closures: US Highway 12...
Plans to establish PNW as national hydrogen hub include key site in Ferndale
FERNDALE, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – A new effort to make the pacific northwest a national leader in clean energy production will include a site in Ferndale. On Wednesday, the U.S. Department of Energy announced $27.5 million in funding to the PNW Hydrogen Association. The non-profit group spans Washington, Oregon and...
Are offshore wind turbines coming to Washington?
Wind turbines in Washington state. You see them surrounding Ellensburg and the tri-cities. But now people are asking the question, do we need offshore wind turbines for Washington state?. According to crosscut.com,. ‘Last spring, the state legislature allocated $625,000 to study developing an offshore wind turbine industry. Of that, $375,000...
Gross! 3 Washington State Beaches Closed for Alarming Levels of Bacteria
See which beaches are not safe to visit right now in WA state. "Stay out of the water," reads a notice from the Seattle Parks and Recreation's X (Twitter) feed, according to a report from KOMO News. High levels of nasty germs from people doing #2 in the water and...
Attorney General Bob Ferguson highlights years-long relationship with VP Kamala Harris
SEATTLE – Attorney General Bob Ferguson appears at a Seattle event promoting the presidential campaign of Kamala Harris, touting her record as a prosecutor and senator. While it sounds like a moment that could have happened this week, it actually took place Sep. 27, 2019. As Vice President Harris...
AtkinsRéalis Supported Pacific Northwest Hydrogen Hub Granted Phase 1 Award Status from US Department of Energy
RICHLAND, Wash., USA – AtkinsRéalis, a fully integrated professional services and project management company with offices around the world, is supporting the Pacific Northwest Hydrogen Association (PNWH2) which recently announced it will receive up to $27.5 million as part of its Phase 1 award from the US Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations (OCED). AtkinsRéalis is providing Project Management Office (PMO) services to PNWH2 after successfully leading its proposal development to the DOE for a network of clean hydrogen suppliers and end users in the Pacific Northwest.
Aerospace industry seen as key to Washington’s economic growth, new report says
(The Center Square) – A new report from the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce finds that the aerospace industry is a key driver of economic growth in Washington state. The aerospace industry generated more than $71 billion in business revenues and $19.4 billion in labor income last year, according to the report. The report also found that the aerospace sector directly generated more than $580 million in tax revenues for...
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