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Paradise Lost: Northern California Town Destroyed By Fire, At Least 29 Dead, 6,000+ Structures Burned
The entire town of 27,000 people was evacuated in front of the wildfire in Northern California. The fire is the latest in a string of disastrous wildfires to hit the state in the past year. Continue Reading Paradise Lost: Northern California Town Destroyed By Fire, At Least 29 Dead, 6,000+ Structures Burned
Washington State Sen. Joe Fain Concedes Tight Re-Election Race Amid Rape Accusation
Washington State Senator Joe Fain conceded to his opponent, Mona Das, Friday night. It came after the latest vote tally, and an expected outside investigation into a rape accusation made in September. Continue Reading Washington State Sen. Joe Fain Concedes Tight Re-Election Race Amid Rape Accusation
To Save Money And Resources, Replanting Trees After Wildfires May Not Be Necessary
After wildfire season ends each year, land managers start planning what comes next for the areas that burned. Often, the strategy used to ensure the forests return is to salvage log and then replant. But a recent study suggests that in some areas, it might be just as effective to leave the forest alone. Continue Reading To Save Money And Resources, Replanting Trees After Wildfires May Not Be Necessary
Oregon May Be Over-Hunting Cougars — Which Could Cause More Conflicts
Groups of Oregonians, particularly hound hunters, say that Oregon’s cougar population is growing out of control. Cougar advocates, on the other hand, say that Oregon is over-hunting cougars, which research suggests can lead to an increase in problem encounters. Continue Reading Oregon May Be Over-Hunting Cougars — Which Could Cause More Conflicts
Two Washington Lawmakers Accused Of Sexual Misconduct: Manweller Wins; Fain In Tight Race
Matt Manweller and Joe Fain, two Washington legislators accused of sexual misconduct during their re-election campaigns, are seeing very different outcomes in their races this week. Continue Reading Two Washington Lawmakers Accused Of Sexual Misconduct: Manweller Wins; Fain In Tight Race
Helicoptering Logs In Yakima Valley For The Northwest’s Largest River Restoration
Almost 40 years ago, Scott Nicolai started his stream restoration career taking logs out of the water. A project that’s putting more than 6,000 logs back into remote streams across Central Washington. Continue Reading Helicoptering Logs In Yakima Valley For The Northwest’s Largest River Restoration
More Wolf Kills Authorized By Wildlife Managers In Northeastern Washington
Washington officials have authorized the killing of wolves in two more of the state’s packs. Conservationists oppose the move. They say it could only worsen wolf-livestock conflicts. The order comes after wildlife officials confirmed wolves preyed on four cows in one attack and six in another this past fall. Continue Reading More Wolf Kills Authorized By Wildlife Managers In Northeastern Washington
Motel 6 Pays Fine For Giving Lists Of Washington Guests To Immigration Authorities
The hotel chain has reached a tentative $7.6 million settlement in a class-action lawsuit. Motel 6 employees in multiple locations provided guests’ names to Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents. Continue Reading Motel 6 Pays Fine For Giving Lists Of Washington Guests To Immigration Authorities
Democrats Make Gains In Washington Legislature, Many Races Too Close To Call
Washington state Sen. Doug Ericksen was among the Republicans fighting to keep his seat after Tuesday’s election. AUSTIN JENKINS / N3 Listen It wasn’t a… Continue Reading Democrats Make Gains In Washington Legislature, Many Races Too Close To Call
Federal Watchdog Report Says Hanford ‘Plagued With Mismanagement … Fraudulent Activities’
A fresh federal watchdog report about Hanford says after a major review, systemic fraud and inadequate oversight keep happening at the site, and it’s costing taxpayers hundreds of millions of dollars. Continue Reading Federal Watchdog Report Says Hanford ‘Plagued With Mismanagement … Fraudulent Activities’
Washington 5th District Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers Cruises to Victory, Claims Eighth Term
Washington 5th Congressional District Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers beat Democratic challenger Lisa Brown in the 2018 Midterm election to claim her eighth term in the U.S. House. Continue Reading Washington 5th District Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers Cruises to Victory, Claims Eighth Term
Oregon Re-Elects Kate Brown As Governor
Democratic Gov. Kate Brown defeated Republican state Rep. Knute Buehler in the race to see who will hold Oregon’s highest office. Continue Reading Oregon Re-Elects Kate Brown As Governor
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