Environment
State recommends limits for Tri-Cities wind turbine farm project
A Washington commission will send a recommendation to Gov. Jay Inslee this week on the proposed Horse Heaven Hills wind
John Stang
John Stang is a freelance writer who often covers state government and the environment. He can be reached on email at johnstang_8@hotmail.com and on Twitter at @johnstang_8
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Environment
WA’s carbon auction prices — and gas prices — are down from 2023
Washington’s latest carbon auction raised $237.2 million, bringing 2024’s cap-and-invest revenue up to $561.7 million with
politics
Garcia challenges seasoned incumbent Cantwell for U.S. Senate seat
Republican Raul Garcia says the fentanyl crisis and a desire to change the Democrat-dominated state pushed him to run against the four-term senator.
Environment
Washington farmers want their promised carbon-pricing exemptions
Small family farms struggling to navigate cap-and-invest regulations say the Department of Ecology hasn’t done enough outreach or education.
News
WA rolls out one of the nation’s most generous EV rebate programs
Open to low- and middle-income residents who want to buy or lease an electric vehicle, the new program could benefit a third of the state’s families.