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About 10 years ago, Wayne Fournier, Michael Cade and Aslan Meade had nothing but a napkin and a dream. The trio met at the Sandstone Cafe & Quarry Bar in Tenino and discussed the future of the city ...
For the rest of this year, Washington landlords are limited to rent hikes of 10% or less under a landmark new state law. House Bill 1217, signed into law this month by Gov. Bob Ferguson, restricts ...
After Saturday’s event, Councilmember Alexis Mercedes Rinck called the event organizers “far-right, anti-trans extremists who attempted to intimidate our community.” She continued, writing “While I ...
Elected officials within the Washington State Economic and Revenue Forecast Council have expressed reluctance to adopt a rate of assumed revenue growth that would presume an extra $1 billion in the ...
A new report released by the Governor’s Salmon Recovery Office shows that several populations of salmon in Washington state have improved, but most still face extinction. Of the 14 species of salmon ...
Coming off a 33-year high, deaths on Washington’s roads dropped nearly 10% last year, according to state data released Wednesday. The state saw 731 people die in vehicle crashes in 2024, according to ...
Organizers drew loud cheers from the crowd when it was announced that the Trump administration plans to investigate the city of Seattle for its handling of last weekend's event. Hundreds of Seattle ...
After dropping to historic levels last year due to ongoing drought and high temperatures, hydropower generated in the Northwest is expected to rise slightly this year from much needed precipitation.
Yakima County plans to sue if the Trump administration doesn’t pull back plans to reintroduce grizzly bears in the area and delist them from the Endangered Species Act. The Biden administration ...
Joseph Vincent Agosto II, born on January 14, 1963, in Spanaway, Washington, departed this world on May 12, 2025, in Rainier, Washington. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend, ...
Ed leaves behind his sister Gail (Dave) Clerget, daughter Kim Elisalda, son Brian (Renee) Rhodes, his step children Jimmy Avery, Berry (Cheryl) Avery, Dennis Avery, Denise (Greg) Rovetta, Michael ...