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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...
Portland pays Water Bureau director $141,000 to resign
The head of Portland’s Water Bureau has accepted a six-figure severance to depart the agency nearly a month after she was forced to go on leave with no public explanation. Gabriel Solmer, who led the bureau since 2020, will receive $141,000 — or half her annual salary — and six months of health insurance in exchange for stepping down from the post, records obtained by The Oregonian/OregonLive through a public records request show.
Grain Terminal Where Tire Pile Caught Fire Goes on the Market for $6.5 Million
Beau Blixseth, son of Oregon’s most renowned timber baron, is trying to sell his grain elevator on the Willamette River next to Moda Center for $6.5 million, according to a listing, opening a new chapter for one of Portland’s iconic structures. Castle Arden 1 LLC, a limited liability...
Officials warn of measles exposures at 3 stores in Marion County
The Oregon Health Authority warned Friday of potential measles exposures in Marion County after nine cases have been reported since June 17. OHA identified three locations in Marion County where people may have been exposed to the measles on Wednesday, July 17: ...
This Washington Fire Year Really Isn’t Easy!
Current Situation: The Easy Fire is burning through dense timber, dead trees, and ground vegetation on very steep terrain. Activity near State Route 20 has moderated, but there is still fire within the north and south sides of the perimeter. Firefighters, in collaboration with the Washington Department of Transportation (WSDOT), have been clearing debris and fallen trees from the highway. The closure status of the highway is being frequently reassessed, so check the WSDOT travel map for updates.
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...
Easy Fire expands to 410 acres, highway closure reassessment underway
MAZAMA — The Easy Fire in Washington's Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest has grown to 410 acres as of Friday, July 26, remaining uncontained since its lightning-sparked inception on July 17. The Northwest Incident Management Team 3 reports that firefighting efforts continue to be challenged by the blaze's location in steep terrain with dense timber and abundant dead trees.
Governor Jay Inslee appoints new Washington State LGBTQ Commission director
OLYMPIA, Wash. – The Washington State LGBTQ Commission’s new director was tapped for her new role after serving as the deputy director of policy and outreach for Governor Jay Inslee. Inslee appointed his former deputy policy director Lisa Keating on July 22. “With her integrity, experience and dedication...
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