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Electron Hydro dam could face largest fine for environmental crime in Washington history
Electron Hydro dam and its chief operating officer could have to pay the largest fine and restitution for an environmental crime in Washington state history.
COO Thom Fischer and the company, pleaded guilty to a gross misdemeanor permit violation for allowing the toxic contaminants crumb rubber and artificial turf to flow into the Puyallup River during a construction project. Continue Reading Electron Hydro dam could face largest fine for environmental crime in Washington history
Volunteer firefighter, EMT shortage straining local departments
Debby Carscallen, emergency medical service division chief for the Moscow Fire Department, says over the past five years it’s gotten harder to recruit volunteer EMTs and firefighters. At the same… Continue Reading Volunteer firefighter, EMT shortage straining local departments
Hydrogen-powered airliner makes first flight at Moses Lake, offering preview of possible future
The largest aircraft yet to fly on hydrogen-electric power made a successful first flight in Moses Lake, Washington, on Thursday. The maiden flight of a converted turboprop airliner offered a preview of one possible pathway for how to make your future flights more eco-friendly. Hydrogen fuel is one of several options the aviation industry is testing to reduce its carbon footprint, but the technology still attracts notable skepticism. Continue Reading Hydrogen-powered airliner makes first flight at Moses Lake, offering preview of possible future
New commercial airport site search in WA would get do-over under bill moving through legislature
A bill that would effectively do-over Washington’s search for a new commercial airport has passed a key committee vote in Olympia. Continue Reading New commercial airport site search in WA would get do-over under bill moving through legislature
Struggling Northwest kelp forests sending out an SOS. Help is coming
There’s a rallying cry at various bays and beaches up and down the West Coast; it’s “Help the kelp!” The towering brown seaweed with the floating bulb on top is in steep decline. That’s alarming because underwater kelp forests provide shelter and food for a wide variety of sea life. The crew now answering the call runs the gamut from seaweed farmers to hammer-wielding scuba divers and might some day include sea otters and octopuses. Continue Reading Struggling Northwest kelp forests sending out an SOS. Help is coming
Warrants reveal knife and black masks were seized from Kohberger’s parents’ property on day of arrest
Bryan Kohberger, who has been charged with killing four University of Idaho students, leaves after an extradition hearing at the Monroe County Courthouse in Stroudsburg, Pa., Jan. 3, 2023. Newly… Continue Reading Warrants reveal knife and black masks were seized from Kohberger’s parents’ property on day of arrest
Moscow planting garden, creating scholarships in memory of slain students
A photo of Madison Mogen, Kaylee Goncalves, Ethan Chapin, and Xana Kernodle is part of a collaged table at the Corner Club in downtown Moscow. (Credit: Lauren Paterson / NWPB)… Continue Reading Moscow planting garden, creating scholarships in memory of slain students
Honoring women’s history through poetry
A group of poets in Kittitas County will honor eight important Washington women in verse.
March is Women’s History Month, and this Friday at Gallery One in Ellensburg, the poets will perform their crown of sonnets, a succession of seven, separate sonnets, at the Women’s History Month Poetry Extravaganza. Continue Reading Honoring women’s history through poetry
Flexibilidad de horas extras agrícolas no avanzaría en esta legislatura
El proyecto de ley 5476 del Senado, destinado a autorizar a los empresarios agrícolas a elegir 12 semanas al año en las que no se aplicarían los salarios por horas extraordinarias hasta que los trabajadores completaran más de 50 horas, no ha avanzado en la Legislatura de Washington. Continue Reading Flexibilidad de horas extras agrícolas no avanzaría en esta legislatura
Washington’s big health plan: insurance for the undocumented
Washington state is set to become the first in the nation to extend qualified health and dental plans to all of its residents next year, regardless of immigration status. Continue Reading Washington’s big health plan: insurance for the undocumented
Search warrant unsealed in case of four slain Idaho students
Bryan Kohberger enters the Latah County Courtroom January 12 for his second hearing in Moscow, Idaho. He is being held at the Latah County Jail without bond. (Credit: Court TV)… Continue Reading Search warrant unsealed in case of four slain Idaho students
WA agricultural overtime flexibility bill will not advance this legislative session
Proposal bill 5476, designed to authorize an agricultural flexibility overtime period in Washington, has not advance in Legislature. Continue Reading WA agricultural overtime flexibility bill will not advance this legislative session
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