Mountain bikers attacked by cougar on trail in Washington state
https://www.npr.org/2024/02/19/1232488622/cougar-attack-mountain-bikers-washington-state
Study: Washington ranked #1 state with the worst pothole problems
Study: Washington ranked #1 state with the worst pothole problems
https://mynorthwest.com/3951436/study-washington-ranked-1-state-with-the-worst-pothole-problems/
It may not surprise those of us who grapple with Washington roads, but the state is ranked #1 regarding pothole problems in a study by AAA as reported in
State House Passes Bill Allowing Even-Year Local Elections
https://www.theurbanist.org/2024/02/08/state-house-passes-bill-allowing-even-year-local-elections/
Could a 10-cent bottle deposit system be in the state’s future?
10-cent bottle deposit system bill being considered in Washington
https://mynorthwest.com/3949067/10-cent-bottle-deposit-system-bill-considered-olympia/
In a bid to encourage recycling and promote environmental sustainability, state lawmakers are considering the bottle deposit system.
Legislature Advances Proposal Allowing Cafes in More Neighborhoods
https://www.theurbanist.org/2024/01/27/legislature-advances-proposal-allowing-cafes-in-more-neighborhoods/
Initiative to repeal capital gains tax certified; ballot could be next
Initiative to repeal state capital gains tax certified; ballot next?
https://mynorthwest.com/3947661/initiative-repeal-capital-gains-tax-certified-ballot-could-be-next/
Initiative 2109, which would repeal the state of Washington's capital gains tax, could be on the November ballot after it was certified Tuesday.
‘Serial killers voting’: Argument over prisoner rights bill gets intense in Olympia
'Serial killers voting': Debate on prisoner rights bill gets intense
https://mynorthwest.com/3947276/serial-killers-voting-argument-prisoner-rights-bill-gets-intense-olympia/
People incarcerated for felony crimes such as rape and murder in Washington prisons could get back their right to vote, serve on a jury, or run for office.
Washington State Is Leaving Tribal Cultural Resources at the Mercy of Solar Developers — ProPublica
Washington State Is Leaving Tribal Cultural Resources at the Mercy of Solar Developers
https://www.propublica.org/article/washington-state-is-leaving-tribal-cultural-resources-at-mercy-of-solar-developers
The Badger Mountain solar project reveals gaps in the state’s permitting system that tribal nations say perpetuates a legacy of “cultural genocide.”
Trump remains on Wash. GOP primary ballot after judge’s ruling
Trump remains on Wash. GOP primary ballot after judge's ruling
https://mynorthwest.com/3947060/trump-not-nixed-wa-primary-ballot-thurston-county-judge-ruling/
Judge Mary Sue Wilson heard arguments Thursday morning before deciding the state statute the lawsuit cited in its motion does not apply to her jurisdiction.
The Cold Truth About Renewable Energy in the Pacific Northwest
The Cold Truth About Renewable Energy in the Pacific Northwest
https://cliffmass.blogspot.com/2024/01/the-cold-truth-about-renewable-energy.html
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