A crucial working group has pinpointed nine key parcels that could unlock public access to the stunning tidelands of Hood Canal, but funding and lease challenges threaten progress.

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A new report estimates 456,000 Western Australians, including almost 99,000 children, are living in poverty in 2026 #national #wa

#News: US #mining giant #Alcoa under investigation after illegally clearing #WA’s jarrah forest, destroying habitat for endangered black #cockatoos, #quokkas and #numbats while already under probe – #forests ARE NOT FOR SALE for profits #AnimalRights #Boycott4Wildlife @palmoildetect.bsky.social

Kittitas County is raising its septage receiving rate to $0.33 per gallon and adding a new mid-grade compost product to tackle rising costs and meet market demand!

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Kittitas County is gearing up for a transformative six-year transportation improvement plan, with exciting grant-funded projects set to enhance our roads and infrastructure!

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Kittitas County just approved a crucial funding measure for its Conservation District, allowing local rates to support vital environmental efforts and community resources!

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A recent briefing reveals alarming gaps in shoreline access across Puget Sound, with less than 0.5 mile of usable walk-in waterfront in densely populated areas like King and Snohomish County.

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City Manager Heidi Baron Turnaway reveals that Ellensburg's budget relies heavily on sales taxes, but with property tax revenues dwindling, how will the city balance its financial future?

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Ellensburg's council is diving deep into property taxes and utility rates, seeking fair comparisons with other cities to shape future revenue decisions.

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Ellensburg is shifting to a priority-based budget that promises to align funding with community needs, making programs more transparent and effective!

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City officials are demanding critical studies from Brown Bear car wash to assess the environmental impact of its operations—could this change everything for the project's future?

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Clark County officials are warning applicants that confusing BABA requirements with other federal rules could lead to costly project delays and material replacements.

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Curtin University vice chancellor Professor Harlene Hayne expressed deep concern about the merger and said the institution is planning to oppose the proposal. #national #wa

Richland residents are rallying against a 'pound' model for the new Tri-Cities animal shelter, arguing it would undermine years of community investment and compassion for animals.

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Richland City Council has just approved a groundbreaking three-year contract with IBEW Local 77, promising significant wage increases and improved working conditions for local electricians!

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Richland City Council has taken a bold step towards a sustainable future by approving a $12.3 million transmission interconnection project that supports the nuclear supply chain.

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A heated debate is brewing as Mayor Richardson pushes for a letter supporting new cleanup tech for the Hanford Site, but dissenting voices question its credibility!

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Local shelters are overwhelmed with a surge in animal intakes, forcing some to limit dog rescues to law-enforcement transfers amid rising disease outbreaks.

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Superintendent Pete praised staff for their swift action during a recent fire that left families displaced, but urgent funding concerns loom as state reauthorization hangs in the balance.

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Kiona-Benton City School District just landed a groundbreaking seven-year GEAR UP grant that will empower students from 6th to 12th grade with nearly $400,000 annually!

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