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New statewide survey of LGBTQ community in Washington to launch next year
A state worker unfurls a rainbow flag in front of the Washington state Capitol. (Courtesy: Elaine Thompson / AP Photo) Listen (Runtime 1:02) Read The state of Washington has a… Continue Reading New statewide survey of LGBTQ community in Washington to launch next year
Predators of the Heart once again denied a special use permit to continue operations
The Skagit County Board of County Commissioners denied an appeal and affirmed the county hearing examiner’s October decision, denying a special use permit for Predators of the Heart (POTH) in Anacortes.
The decision on Dec. 12 came as no surprise to the organization’s executive director, Ashley Carr, who said the organization will appeal this latest decision in superior court. Continue Reading Predators of the Heart once again denied a special use permit to continue operations
Tacoma’s new tenant protections now in effect
Since Tacoma voters approved a ballot initiative that introduces new regulations called the Landlord Fairness Code to the Tacoma Municipal Code, there’s been a lot of questions about the initiative.
The City of Tacoma has answered some about the process and what happens next. The Landlord Fairness Code was adopted into the Tacoma Municipal Code and is a city law as of Dec. 8. City Manager Elizabeth Pauli reiterated this in a study session of the city council on Dec. 5.
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New study finds high mercury levels in Snake River smallmouth bass in Idaho, Oregon
Smallmouth bass are good indicators of methylmercury exposure to humans and wildlife because they are a common, popular sport fish and eat a variety of food during their lifetime. (Credit:… Continue Reading New study finds high mercury levels in Snake River smallmouth bass in Idaho, Oregon
Rattlesnake Mountain soon to be co-managed between feds and Tribes
Rattlesnake Mountain, known as Laliik by Tribes of the Columbia Basin, is incredibly important to Tribal nations. Now, the Biden Administration has announced its intention to work closely with Tribes… Continue Reading Rattlesnake Mountain soon to be co-managed between feds and Tribes
Unionized WSU students stage sit-in at Chancellor’s office, strike still possible
WSU students staged a sit-in at Chancellor Elizabeth Chilton’s office on Monday, December 4, 2023. The table is meant to symbolize the students bringing the bargaining table to Chilton and… Continue Reading Unionized WSU students stage sit-in at Chancellor’s office, strike still possible
‘Native and Strong’ lifeline celebrates one year anniversary
Washington’s Native and Strong lifeline hit its one-year anniversary this November. Since then, the lifeline for, and by, Native American and Alaska Native people has answered over 4,000 calls. Continue Reading ‘Native and Strong’ lifeline celebrates one year anniversary
Hanford’s Waste Treatment Plant churns out first container of clean test glass
The poured glass appears emerald green, just before it’s lidded and transported to an export bay at Hanford in southeast Washington. Hanford officials are celebrating this first container of glass… Continue Reading Hanford’s Waste Treatment Plant churns out first container of clean test glass
Nonprofit for exotic animals in Anacortes could be forced to close
Whether an organization housing a variety of animals in Anacortes, Washington will continue operating is in the hands of the Skagit County Board of Commissioners — with a decision expected Dec. 12.
The nonprofit, Predators of the Heart, is appealing an October decision by the Skagit County hearing examiner denying POTH a special use permit to house animals the county restricts under its “potentially dangerous animals” law. The Skagit County Board of Commissioners will decide on the appeal.
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Thousands of Northwest jobs could come from new Forest Service plan
A sunrise over the Rocky Mountains from Rocky Ridge Campground in the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests on August 8, 2020 (Credit: Lauren Paterson / NWPB) Listen (Runtime :59) Read A… Continue Reading Thousands of Northwest jobs could come from new Forest Service plan
Oregon joins Washington in having a full time tribal affairs director on governor’s staff
Shana McConville Radford is taking on the newly-formed position of tribal affairs director with the state of Oregon. (Courtesy of Shana McConville Radford) Listen (Runtime :57) Read Oregon Gov. Tina… Continue Reading Oregon joins Washington in having a full time tribal affairs director on governor’s staff
Two ID children confirmed to have elevated blood lead levels after consuming recalled applesauce
Photo via Food and Drug Administration Read Two Idaho children tested for elevated blood lead levels after eating recalled cinnamon applesauce products. The affected children live in Elmore and Ada… Continue Reading Two ID children confirmed to have elevated blood lead levels after consuming recalled applesauce
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