Proposed legislation could lure new home building
WASHINGTON, DC — This week, Representatives Derek Kilmer and Denny Heck, both Democrats and co-chairs of the Puget Sound Recovery Caucus, announced the introduction of H.R. 7041, the Preventing Pollution through Partnership Act (or P3). If it
New Shelter Director to open Serenity House Monday
Port Angeles – Serenity House has announced they’ve hired a new Director of Shelter Services, and they’ll re-open both the Night-by-night and Family Services shelters next Monday, October 15 after being closed for 3 months. The homeless
Death penalty ruled unconstitutional in Washington State
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) – The Washington Supreme Court has ruled that the death penalty violates the state’s Constitution. The ruling Thursday makes Washington the latest state to do away with capital punishment. The justices said the “death
Death penalty ruled unconstitutional in Washington State
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) – The Washington Supreme Court has ruled that the death penalty violates the state’s Constitution. The ruling Thursday makes Washington the latest state to do away with capital punishment. The justices said the “death
Washington man sentenced in diverted flight case.
TULSA, Okla. – A Washington state man who pleaded guilty to screaming at a flight attendant on a commercial flight and forcing it to make an emergency landing in Oklahoma has been sentenced to probation. Federal
Spokane police to test new mental health program
SPOKANE – The Spokane Police Department is launching a new program where mental health professionals ride along with several officers so the department can better respond to the city’s mental health dilemma. Spokane Police Chief Craig Meidl
Amazon’s pay raise for some could still be underwhelming
Amazon, facing a backlash from longtime warehouse workers who say its $15 hourly minimum wage wouldn’t benefit them, will now give them a bigger raise. The company says adjustments are being made this week, and workers who
Pot is legal in Canada starting next week.
DELTA, B.C. – Canada is poised to become the second country – and by far the largest – to legalize marijuana. Sales begin next Wednesday, with residents able to purchase it in retail shops or order online
State school head wants new excise tax
OLYMPIA – The Washington state Superintendent of Public Instruction is urging for a capital gains tax to fund schools. Chris Reykdal on Tuesday released his latest budget request that suggested taxing earnings from the sale of stocks,
New bill to benefit water projects nationwide.
WASHINGTON, DC – Congress has approved a sprawling bill to improve the nation’s ports, dams and harbors, restore shorelines and support other projects, including in the Puget Sound. The massive Water Resources Development Act would authorize billions