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Schmick: Farmers Should Not Pay Cap-And-Trade Fees
Schmick: Farmers Should Not Pay Cap-And-Trade Fees
Schmick: Farmers Should Not Pay Cap-And-Trade Fees
A Washington state lawmaker has introduced legislation to provide fuel rebates to farmers impacted by new climate policies.  When Governor Jay Inslee’s cap-and-trade bill passed two years ago, it contained an exemption for fuel used to produce and transport farm goods.  However, seve...
Washington Wine License Plates Now Available
Washington Wine License Plates Now Available
Washington Wine License Plates Now Available
It’s official, motorists in Washington can now show their support for the state’s wine industry with a new specialty license plate.  The plates, which feature a picture of a vineyard near the Columbia River in central Washington, were made possible by House Bill 1530, signed into law by Governor Jay Inslee in March.  The plate will cost...
CSRIA Issues Memo Address Dam Breaching
CSRIA Issues Memo Address Dam Breaching
CSRIA Issues Memo Address Dam Breaching
The Columbia-Snake River Irrigators Association is running an attached full-page "open memo" ad in several regional papers and magazines to address three key areas.  The CSRIA’s Darryll Olsen said the first item deals with the Lower Snake River biological opinion litigation that is ongoing.   “And t...
Olsen: Report From Murray Inslee Offers Very Little Direction
Olsen: Report From Murray Inslee Offers Very Little Direction
Olsen: Report From Murray Inslee Offers Very Little Direction
A recent report issued by Washington Governor Jay Inslee and senator Patty Murray attempted to answer questions about the economic impact to SE Washington and beyond if the Snake River dams were removed.  However, according to Darryll Olsen with the Columbia Snake River Irrigators Association, the report offered very few answers and did not clear up confusion between the two sides of the argument.
Hennings: Snake River Dams Vital For Wheat Growers
Hennings: Snake River Dams Vital For Wheat Growers
Hennings: Snake River Dams Vital For Wheat Growers
Thanks to the recent announcement by the Biden Administration, as well as Washington Governor Jay Inslee and Senator Patty Murray, conversations over removing the Snake River dams have intensified.  Michelle Hennings, Executive Director of the Washington Association of Wheat Growers said breaching of those four dams would be detrimental to local wheat growers, and the American ag industry as a who
Invasive European Green Crabs Found In Washington Waters
Invasive European Green Crabs Found In Washington Waters
Invasive European Green Crabs Found In Washington Waters
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife announced late last week the deployment of emergency measures to control invasive European green crabs on the Washington Coast and at sites within the Salish Sea is well underway.  This includes the implementation of an Incident Command System to facilitate statewide coordination between various agencies, tribes, and partners. ...
Risch: I Flatly Oppose Dam Breaching
Risch: I Flatly Oppose Dam Breaching
Risch: I Flatly Oppose Dam Breaching
After Washington Governor Jay Inslee and senior Senator Patty Murray released a draft report on breaching the four lower Snake River Dams, Idaho Senator Jim Risch announced his opposition. “Not even two years ago, the federal government completed a comprehensive and scientific multi-year study of the lower Snake River dams. The ...
Legislation Looks To Protect The Snake River Dams
Legislation Looks To Protect The Snake River Dams
Legislation Looks To Protect The Snake River Dams
A host of Northwest lawmakers introduced legislation Thursday supporters say will protect the Four Lower Snake River Dams. The Federal Columbia River Power System Certainty Act supports the Federal Columbia River Power System improves and maintains hydropower assets, ensuring operations throughout the system are conducted in accordance with the latest federal scientific review, and continuing to

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