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An artistic rendering of solar panels near the Goldendale High School football stadium. Goldendale's microgrid project has been shelved after it lost federal funding. (Courtesy of Jonathan Lewis)

Goldendale microgrid project loses FEMA grant funding

For the past seven years, people in Goldendale have worked to build what’s called a microgrid. It could serve as backup power at the local hospital and school district.

Then, the Trump administration pulled millions of dollars – all the construction money. FEMA leaders say the grants didn’t lessen hazards nationwide.

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Paying for college: It’s not just tuition

College-related expenses like rent and groceries are increasing with inflation, making it difficult for some low- and moderate-income families to cover the costs. Federal cuts to university research funding and concerns about state budgets could also affect how much students pay in the coming months and years.

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