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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Eastern Washington Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, R-Spokane, helped get legislation approved by the U.S House of Representatives on Wednesday night that includes language to protect four Lower Snake River dams. “Salmon and dams can-and-do co-exist,” she said Thursday. “Study after study has shown the critical benefits the Lower Snake River dams provide to our region: affordable and reliable hydropower, low-emissions transportation of goods, and irrigation for farmers in Washington who feed the world....
AIRWAY HEIGHTS – Airway Heights Corrections Center prison inmates helped battle more than 240 forest fires in 2021. The effort is a result of a partnership between three state agencies that dates back more than 80 years. The Correctional Camps Program is a joint venture of state’s Departments of Corrections, Natural Resources, and Children, Youth and Families. The camps are operated by Natural Resources, with prison inmates from the Cedar Creek, Larch, and Olympic Corrections Centers in addition to Airway Heights, the sta...
OLYMPIA — The state Liquor and Cannabis Board voted to allow axe-throwing inside liquor establishments as early as July 9. Previously, bars and taverns were prohibited from having axe-throwing in the state. The rule change was prompted by requests from businesses wanting to offer the newly popular activity. “Axe-throwing has become increasing popular as an activity that businesses would like to offer in combination with liquor services – excuse me – liquor service,” Liquor and Cannabis Board Policy and Rules Coordinat...
