‘Make it make sense’: Advocates stunned as WA lawmaker helps slash funds for groups clearing old drug convictions
After being fired from the legal aid group she once led, Rep. Tarra Simmons supported state cuts that crippled similar organizations
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U.S. Supreme Court mulls federal water rules, wetlands designations in Idaho case
The case could restrict the federal government’s power to enforce clean water laws and affect wetland protections
Matt Shea’s far-right recruit in Eastern WA promotes election conspiracies, QAnon and more
WA state Rep. Rob Chase was recruited by Shea who was linked to domestic terrorism
WA battery maker faces accusations it gave U.S.-owned tech to China
Mukilteo-based UniEnergy absorbed millions of taxpayer dollars. Hazardous waste, geopolitical chaos and corporate implosion ensued
In Oregon, farmers are revamping century-old irrigation canals to stem water loss
Converting irrigation ditches into pipelines can save water — and create a new source of renewable energy.
The complicated process of recycling batteries in Washington state
As we use more batteries in our daily lives, our ability to dispose of them will struggle to keep up.
‘We can’t recycle our way out’
From chemical recycling to plant-based alternatives, scientists size up the most promising solutions to plastic pollution
Political payback? One wealthy donor may have influenced GOP primary defeats in Idaho
Campaign finance complaint alleges Larry and Marianne Williams over-contributed to candidates by thousands of dollars
Oregon’s nonaffiliated candidates face long odds making it onto the ballot
Only two candidates, including gubernatorial hopeful Betsy Johnson, will be on the November ballot
The Forest Service is experimenting with relocating tree species to save them from climate change
‘Assisted migration’ has come to the Pacific Northwest, but experts don’t agree if it’s a good thing or a radical response to a warming world
Oregon officials report new uptick in mail about election fraud conspiracies
The current batch of letters comes as county clerks prepare for the November election