Posts Tagged ‘Washington State’
Wash. Climate Advocates Call For Ambitious 2020 Session
The effects of climate change continue to bear down on Washington state. Climate advocates say lawmakers need to act fast to reduce the state’s carbon emissions. KOHO’s Ken Johannessen has more.
Read MoreWith Declining Applications, PNW Universities Easing Admissions Process
Universities in Washington fear there may soon be fewer students to fill their classes due to a national decrease in births during the Great Recession. Children born during the economic recession that struck in December 2007 will begin graduating from high school in five years, but the recession caused many people to delay having children.…
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Wash. Farmworkers Say Congress’ Path-to-Citizenship Bill Flawed
A resolution in Congress aims to provide a path to legal status for farmworkers. It would also require farms to adopt E-Verify, a controversial system used to check employment eligibility. But some fear the bill could do more harm than good for farmworkers, as Eric Tegethoff reports.
Read MoreBucking Global Trend, New Data Shows Washington’s Carbon Emissions Cooling
Falling emissions from electricity balances increases from transportation and heating in Washington. Overall, new data shows Washington’s carbon emissions cooling. Marcus Bellissimo reports.
Read MoreMedicare Enrollment Open Now For 2020
Enrolling for Medicare can be a daunting task. Add to that private companies offering add-ons and plans changing from county to county and it would help to talk to a professional. Luckily they’re in Wenatchee Thursdays, as Marcus Bellissimo reports.
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Study Ranks Washington’s 2019 Ballot Measures Easiest to Read
A new study finds ballot measures for the 2019 election are easiest to understand here in Washington state. Eric Tegethoff explains.
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2019 Ballot Measures: Initiative 976 – Car Tabs, Taxes
Three statewide ballot measures are on this year’s general election ballot November 5. One of those measures is an initiative that seeks to lower car tabs. Marcus Bellissimo breaks it down.
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2019 Ballot Measures: Referendum 88 – Affirmative Action
Three statewide measures are on your November ballot. One of those measures is a referendum to put to public vote an initiative passed by the legislature. Marcus Bellissimo has the details.
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2019 Ballot Measures: SJR 8200 – Elected Offices After Disasters
Three statewide measures are on your ballot this General Election November 5. One of those measures is a constitutional amendment that deals with filling certain vacant public offices in the event of a catastrophic incident. Marcus Bellissimo reports.
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Student Mock Election Open For All Washington K-12 Students
Teaching students the importance of civic engagement can start at an early age. One to get kids involved in civics is mock elections, as Marcus Bellissimo reports.
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Survey Lays Out Recommendations For Wenatchee Convention Center’s Future
More hotels means the possibility of more conventions held at the Wenatchee Convention Center. Even though year-round recreation in the area may be draw for some, for many others when looking for a place to hold their convention, amenities must be competitive with others to make the Wenatchee Valley a viable choice.
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