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Bill to Reduce Wildfire Risk Through Utilities Passed WA House
Bill to Reduce Wildfire Risk Through Utilities Passed WA House
Bill to Reduce Wildfire Risk Through Utilities Passed WA House
A bill aimed at reducing the risk of wildfires through electric utility planning and management practices has been passed by the Washington House. HB 1032 was introduced by 13th District Rep. Tom Dent (R) of Moses Lake, who says it would target several ways to mitigate the risk of wildfires near utility lines in the state...
Meeting Being Held On Salmon Restoration Near Lake Wenatchee
Meeting Being Held On Salmon Restoration Near Lake Wenatchee
Meeting Being Held On Salmon Restoration Near Lake Wenatchee
An informational open house is being held to address road and stream issues affecting the salmon habitat along State Route 207 near Lake Wenatchee. There will be an informational in-person open house on March 21st to learn more about the Lake Wenatchee Highway 207 salmon habitat restoration...
Senate Passes Bill to Relax Police Pursuit Standards
Senate Passes Bill to Relax Police Pursuit Standards
Senate Passes Bill to Relax Police Pursuit Standards
A bill that would loosen the restrictions for police pursuits passed out of the Washington Senate on Wednesday. Engrossed Senate Bill 5352 (EB 5352) would lower the threshold for law enforcement officers to engage in pursuits based on "reasonable suspicion" rather than "probable cause", but would not return the standard for police chases to those that existed prior to 2021... R

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