How Washington’s wildfires could raise electricity rates
Washington state has spent hundreds of millions of taxpayer dollars in recent years fighting intense wildfire seasons.
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Extreme heat prompts Pacific Northwest farmers to consider climate change mitigation
Hotter temperatures are changing the agricultural landscape in the Pacific Northwest, especially for iconic tree fruit growers.
How new year's resolutions can help combat consumerism, death anxiety
The beginning of a new year is a time for resolutions, offering people a chance to assess their own values and priorities.
SCOTUS case could have far-reaching implications for unions
A case before the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington state could have big implications for labor unions and their ability to strike.
EPA issues water protection permits for Columbia River dams
The Environmental Protection Agency has ordered the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to stop oil and other toxic chemical discharges into the Columbia River in Washington and Oregon.
State of Washington grants $32.5M stimulus to boost small businesses
The Washington State Department of Commerce has announced 22 grants totaling $32.5 million to small business development from the state's Small Business Innovation Fund, which was funded by the federal American Rescue Plan.
Secretaries of state warn 'independent state legislature theory' would upend elections
Thirteen Secretaries of State led by Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold filed an amicus brief with the United States Supreme Court in Moore v. Harper, a case that will have the court considering the "independent state legislature" theory.
Is the pandemic really over?
President Joe Biden's declaration that "the pandemic is over" raised eyebrows and the hackles of some experts who think such messaging could be premature and counterproductive.
COVID-19 emergencies linger throughout U.S. 30 months into pandemic
More than two-and-half years later, at least 12 states are still under a state-of-emergency due to the pandemic.
Report boosts unified power authority for western states
A new report by consulting firm Energy Strategies found that establishing a Regional Transmission System for Western states could bring significant economic benefits to the region.
