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More states follow Oregon's lead on paid family leave
Over the past year, Oregon residents have gained access to state-mandated paid family leave. Since last September, state numbers show, that over half a billion dollars in benefits have been paid out to 73,000 people. Why it matters: Paid leave policies give new parents time to recover from birth and...
Gresham choir director makes curtain call after decorated 25 years
A week after the hardest conversation of her career, Gresham’s longtime choir director took her students to the Oregon coast. Janine Kirstein had broken the news last spring — she was retiring after 22 years at the helm of the Gophers choral department. She wanted to step away while still at the top of her game, after another year of hoisting the Mt. Hood Conference trophy and celebrating high-finishing state soloists. ...
FIRE REPORT: Washington's largest fire now fully contained
Aug. 1—MOSES LAKE — As of 6 p.m. Tuesday, the Big Horn Fire, once the largest active blaze in Washington, has been fully contained. The fire, which scorched approximately 51,600 acres, began at 1:07 p.m. July 22. As of Tuesday, at 6 p.m. the fire has been turned back over to local jurisdiction according to InciWeb. The fire was seven miles southeast of Bickleton and seven miles north of ...
Wildfire conditions roar back, Pacific Northwest braces for challenging August
Firefighters have harnessed the temporary break of cooler weather and no new lightning fires to add miles and miles of new containment lines across nearly 30 large wildfires on national forests in Oregon and Washington. But after just a short 72-hour reprieve, wildfire conditions across much of the Pacific Northwest are set to come roaring back. “August is showing us nothing but hot, dry, windy conditions and dry lightning all in the first week,” said Ed Hiatt, Pacific Northwest Assistant Fire Director for Operations. “Exhausted...
Capital gains tax pushes Washington to third-worst state for retirees, survey says
(The Center Square) – Deciding where to retire someday is not just a financial choice, but a personal choice as well. Many people want to be close to family or friends, or perhaps move somewhere that is more affordable, or offers a warmer climate. Bankrate, a New York City-based consumer financial services company, is out with […]
Data Centers Demand a Massive Amount of Energy. Here’s How Some States Are Tackling the Industry’s Impact.
As the draw on the grid from these computer warehouses undergoes explosive growth, states that offer tax exemptions to support the industry are considering whether their approach still makes sense.
40 Under 40: Ashley Scott McKean
Being nominated for 40 under 40 isn’t just about professional excellence, though that’s a key element that the Basin Business Journal looks for. It’s also about community involvement and being there to build up those around you. Ashley Scott McKean, who was nominated by nine people, the...
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...
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