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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
With Control Of U.S House At Stake, Eastern Washington Race Could Hinge On College Students
Lisa Brown fell about 8,000 votes short of incumbent and fourth-ranking Republican House leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers in August’s primary. But that was before roughly 60,000 students returned to campuses across the district. Continue Reading With Control Of U.S House At Stake, Eastern Washington Race Could Hinge On College Students
Black Coffee Served With Anticipation On Election Day In Eastern Washington Wheat County
At the Top Notch Café in Colfax, Wash., eight retired farmers and small-town guys drink black coffee every morning. Some travel near 100 miles round-trip just for the caffeine and chatter. On election day, plates overloaded with eggs, sausages, biscuits and waffles clatter onto a long table — and the guys dig in. Continue Reading Black Coffee Served With Anticipation On Election Day In Eastern Washington Wheat County
How Does Your Ballot Get Counted In Washington? Veeeery Carefully
The 2018 Midterm election is upon us, and now it’s time to wait and make sure all the ballots are counted. But how does that process actually work?
Continue Reading How Does Your Ballot Get Counted In Washington? Veeeery Carefully
Washington’s I-1631 Is Latest In Long Line Of Attempts At Nation’s First-Ever Carbon Tax
Ballot Initiative 1631 is the latest in a string of failed legislative efforts in the state to charge polluters for the carbon they are emitting. This initiative is the first of its kind nationally because of the billions of dollars it would generate—and it’s become one of the most expensive ballot initiative fights in Washington history. Continue Reading Washington’s I-1631 Is Latest In Long Line Of Attempts At Nation’s First-Ever Carbon Tax
Key Questions The 2018 Election Will Answer
Voters will give the final judgment on Tuesday, determining not just the control of Congress — but also the very future of American politics. Continue Reading Key Questions The 2018 Election Will Answer
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