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Drones To Help Monitor Washington State Wildfires

This is a practical use of an unmanned aerial vehicle we can accept. Read More|Comment Continue reading…

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Wildfire Emergency Declared in 20 Washington Counties – Including Benton,...

Washington emergency management, and Department of Natural Resources officials Wednesday declared the emergency condition due to extreme wildfire activity. Read More|Comment Continue reading…

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Wildfire Burning on Yakima Training Range and South of Vantage

In what has been a very dry, volatile fire season,  25,000 acres have burned on the Yakima Firing Range. Read More|Comment Continue reading…

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Gov. Inslee Bans Nearly All Outdoor Burning in Mid-Columbia

Due to extreme fire danger, the only option is the bbq. Read More|Comment Continue reading…

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Looters Present New Problem for WA Wildfire Victims

The Carlton Complex fire has made national news on Fox, and other networks.  Now, after the blazes are being brought in check, a new issue is surfacing for those whose homes were evacuated or burned....

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Washington Tried to Land Massive Tesla Electric Car Factory — Would It Be...

News has leaked out in economic circles that Washington state Governor Jay Inslee tried to woo controversial electric car maker Tesla to build it's battery "gigafactory" in our state. Read More|Comment...

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Gov. Inslee Blames Wildfires on Climate Change, Uses Disaster to Push Carbon...

Saying, "it's a fact",  WA Gov. Jay Inslee said Wednesday global warming or climate change is why near record fires have erupted in our state. Read More|Comment Continue reading…

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Gov. Inslee, NW Leaders, Oppose Oil and Gas Leasing Off Pacific Coast

Gov. Inslee, Oregon Gov. Mike Kitzhaber and CA Governor Jerry Brown have signed a letter that's being sent to Interior Secretary Sally Jewell, and it could have an impact on our energy independence....

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All Outdoor Burning Banned by Department of Natural Resources

Previously, there have been some burn bans in certain areas of Washington state, but as of Monday,  it's been expanded everywhere. Read More|Comment Continue reading…

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Oregon Officials Reject Coal Terminal Plan in Boardman

A $242 million dollar investment in the Boardman, OR area has been shot down by the Oregon Department of State Lands.  The announcement was made Monday. Read More|Comment Continue reading…

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Report Says Hanford Management Retaliates Against Whistleblowers

A new investigative report suggests that Hanford workers who have brought to light what they believe are safety concerns are being targeted. Read More|Comment Continue reading…

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Northwest Governors Renew Call for Carbon Taxes, Push Global Warming Agenda

With world leaders meeting this week in New York for the United Nations Climate Leadership Summit,  the Governors of WA, OR, CA and the Premiere of British Columbia issued statements all but...

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Feds REJECT Aid for Washington Wildfire Victims – State On To Plan "B"

We don't always agree with Gov. Jay Inslee, but this time,  we're in agreement that the Federal government has dropped the ball! Read More|Comment Continue reading…

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Inslee Now has TWO Programs To Raise Gas Prices?

According to investigative work by SHIFTWA,  there's now TWO potential whammies coming to the pump, if Gov. Inslee gets his way. Read More|Comment Continue reading…

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Gov. Inslee On 'Climate Change' Tour – Millions in Green Grants Awarded

On one hand, we do applaud research and development into alternative energies.   Hey,  it can't hurt.  But on the other hand, should the state be handing out millions of dollars when it can't balance...

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Gov. Inslee Claims New Report Lists Dangers of Transporting Oil in Washington...

Under the guise of "improving" safety and transportation,  Gov. Inslee today will discuss a new report claiming the risks of transporting oil by rail or water in Washington state. Read More|Comment...

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Recycle "Police" to Inspect Citizens Garbage in Seattle – Will Issue Tickets!

This isn't a joke, it's real!  Seattle to peek in your dumpster, to see if you're throwing away food or compostable materials!   If you are, it's a ticket! Read More|Comment Continue reading…

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Environmental Groups Sue over Hanford Nuclear Reactor

Three Northwest environmental groups are suing a state agency over what they claim is the effect of the Energy Northwest Nuclear reactor at Hanford on Columbia River water. Read More|Comment Continue...

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Despite Economic Warnings, Gov. Inslee to Push Climate Policies in 2015

Despite the disastrous failure of the Green Economy nationally,  Gov. Inslee is stubbornly sticking to his environmental agenda - putting "clean" energy ahead of economic growth. Read More|Comment...

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Gov. Inslee Plans to Push Environmental Agenda Despite Election Defeats

The millions of dollars pumped into Washington state Senate races by CA environmentalist Tom Steyer didn't keep Democrats from getting beaten in key Senate races, but Gov. Inslee still plans to push...

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