WA’s carbon-pricing program nears $1 billion in revenue, far outpacing early estimates Washington’s latest auction of carbon-emission allowances raked in an estimated $62.5 million last week, with revenue from the…
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Wednesday, August 16
Washington awards $150M contract to convert ferries to hybrid-electric power Washington State Ferries announced Tuesday it has awarded a roughly $150 million contract to ship builder Vigor to convert up…
Tuesday, August 15
Stifling prison heat used to be just a Southern problem. Not anymore. Climate change has amplified heat-related struggles in more state prisons. Some advocates have argued that hot conditions in…
Senn Appointed by House Speaker to Joint Committee on Behavioral Health
OLYMPIA – Recognized as a champion for mental health and youth well-being, Representative Tana Senn (D-Mercer Island) has been appointed to the Washington State Joint Legislative and Executive Committee on…
Monday, August 14
90s and more: Excessive Heat Warnings across Western Washington Several weather advisories have been posted by the U.S. National Weather Service for areas across Western Washington, warning of dangerously hot…