New WA ‘Hot Car’ Samaritan Law Goes Into Effect July 27th
the new law does NOT provide for just busting out windows for 'fun' or theft.
Politics
DOGE Cuts ‘Touch’ DOE Hanford, PNNL, and BPA
the biggest cuts are in the Bonneville Power Administration.
Proposed WA Bill Would Exempt Those 75-Older from Property Taxes
Under current laws, property taxes can only be raised 1 percent each year, but majority Democrats and other legislators are calling for up to a 3 percent or higher threshold.
Tri-Cities Cares to File Lawsuit Against HH Hills Windfarm
the lawsuit is the final option to halt, or perhaps reduce the size of, the controversial windfarm project slated to stretch from Finley to Benton City.
Lawsuit Final Option for Opponents of Horse Heaven Hills Windfarm
Opponents of the HH Hills Windfarm say the final option is a lawsuit.
WA I-2066 Gets 431,000 Signatures to Protect Natural Gas
The initiative would push back the efforts being forced on utility companies to phase out natural gas.
Feds Reclassifying Marijuana Could Actually Cause More ‘Issues’
Changing pot from a Schedule 1 to Schedule 3 drug could actually add more Federal regulations and limitations.
WA Legislators Make Big Change to WA CARES Long-Term Plan
Change would allow recipients of the WA CARES funds to 'take it with them' if they move out of state.
Proposed WA Bill Could Result in Renters Having to Get Rid of Pets
bill designed to make pet deposits more affordable, but will likely backfire, say critics.
WA Bill Would Add Financial Literacy Class to Grad Requirements
Rep Skyer Rude (R) Walla Walla's bill would be "flexible" and allow schools to teach it anytime during four years.