Ferguson launches council to boost WA’s commercial space industry
Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson hopes the state’s space entrepreneurs can pilot their industry to infinity and beyond. To that end, Ferguson signed an executive order Monday night launching the 23-person Washington Space Council. Its mission is to come up with bold ideas to propel Washington’s commercial space industry to new heights — and possibly development of a launch facility somewhere in the state. Continue reading at Washington State Standard. (Getty)
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A public hearing ran long Tuesday night as more than 100 PSE customers spoke out against steep energy rate hikes proposed to take effect next year. Continue reading at KING 5. (KING 5)
Protesters call for end to shackling on ICE flights out of King County
A group tried to deliver a petition with nearly 1,000 signatures to the FAA, citing safety concerns and federal regulations. Continue reading at KING 5. (KING 5)
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