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Spokane City Council out of session for 25% of year, still receiving full salaries
(The Center Square) – Spokane’s elected officials are on another recess from city business, this time for a two-week vacation less than a month after taking another week-long holiday; however, the timing of those breaks may violate state law. The city disseminated a list of cancellations earlier this year, noting that the city council would not meet for 11 out of the 52 weeks in 2024. Most of the cancellations are due to various holidays. However, only a few regular meeting dates would’ve actually fallen...
WA State Launches Yet Another EV Rebate Program
This week WA State revealed its latest effort to get drivers into EVs. with a new rebate program. According to the Department of Commerce, the new rebate plan will vary between $6,500 and $9,000 depending on the customer's eligibility. According to the DOC:. "The program will be funded through June...
Washington State Considering Killing Gray Wolves After Livestock Deaths
The Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is considering killing wolves after an investigation confirmed the predation of livestock in Stevens County. WDFW reports three calves were killed and four were injured near Colville in late July. The location was in the range of the Dominion pack. Wolves in the...
Here’s Where 12 Big Lots Stores Are Closing in Washington State
Here’s Where 12 Big Lots Stores Are Closing in Washington State. So many retailers are closing these days and sadly a Washington State favorite is closing twelve stores in the PNW. Is Big Lots Closing In Washington State? What Stores Are Closing In WA?. I remember the first time...
Attorney Russell J. Speidel named to Super Lawyers list
WENATCHEE — Russell J. Speidel, an estate planning and probate attorney based in Wenatchee, has been recognized in the 2024 edition of Washington Super Lawyers, marking his continued excellence in the legal field. The prestigious designation, awarded to only five percent of lawyers statewide, highlights Speidel's expertise and standing...
Feds intercept suitcases full of heroin, meth and cocaine on bus arriving in Portland
Federal agents intercepted a sizable stash of cocaine, heroin and methamphetamine that one man is accused of transporting in two suitcases aboard a bus from California that stopped in Portland this week. Juan Pena-Neva, 44, was arraigned Wednesday in federal court on allegations of possessing with intent to distribute the...
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