Statewide News, December 2008

Forest board revises owl rules, Peninsula Daily, Dec. 29
Owls on Peninsula under pressure, Peninsula Daily, Dec. 29
Wildlife and Recreation deserves funds, The Olympian, Dec. 28
Washington's top builder followed dad's path, Seattle Times, Dec. 27
Gregoire wants to boost spending on Puget Sound, The Olympian, Dec. 27
Budget deficit forces trim in climate plans, Seattle Times, Dec. 26
Governor wants to boost spending on Puget Sound, Seattle Times, Dec. 26
Washington state finds 30 dangerous illegal dams, Yakima Herald, Dec. 23
Areas in Washington exceed pollution standards, Seattle P-I, Dec. 23
Sound's future still murky, Seattle P-I, Dec. 18
Hold onto that e-waste just a little bit longer, Seattle P-I, Dec. 11
Boeing brews up algae, a promising fuel of the future, The News Tribune, Dec. 7
Foreclosures up in state, but rate lower than U.S.', Seattle P-I, Dec. 6
Wash. environmentalists outline prioritiesThe Olympian, WA - Dec 4

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King County News, December 2008

Alaskan Way Viaduct: Recurring dream, Seattle P-I - Dec. 31
Forest service plans to clean up contaminated Snoqualmie Valley mine, SnoValley Star, Dec. 31
Gregoire delays viaduct verdict again, Seattle P-I - Dec. 30
One-upping the Choppaduct, Crosscut, Dec. 30
Alaskan Way Viaduct: Why close off the tunnel option?, Seattle Times, Dec. 30
SHA to build 103 units in Lake City, Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce, Dec. 29
Special interest groups press Gregoire on viaduct options, Seattle Times, Dec. 26
Seattle's vision of Northgate as urban center takes shape, Seattle Times, Dec. 26
King Electrical fined for dumping into storm drains, Seattle P-I, Dec. 20
County Council Calls For Streamlining County Permitting Process To Stimulate Housing Construction, Seattle Medium, Dec. 18
It's refi -- not buy -- in Seattle's housing market, Seattle P-I, Dec. 18
North Bend considers annexation, SnoValley Star, Dec. 17
Council approves incentive zoning for neighborhoods, Ballard News Tribune, Dec. 17
City Expands Affordable Housing Incentive Plan, KUOW NPR, Dec. 16
Mountlake Terrace may upzone center, Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce, Dec. 15
Group: Magnolia sewage plant idea stinks, Seattle P-I, Dec. 13
Timber, but no homes, on 45,500-acre swath, Seattle P-I, Dec. 11
Homeowner appeals of tax valuations soar, Seattle P-I, Dec. 8
Real estate a sore point in Seattle area economy, Seattle P-I, Dec. 6
Seattle-area housing market continues to slow, Seattle P-I, Dec. 5
Housing slide opens city living to first-time buyers, Seattle P-I, Dec. 5
Meet the New Anti-NIMBY Face of Seattle's Neighborhood Movement, The Stranger, Dec. 3
No Parking Anytime: Condos being put up for bids at about half price, Seattle P-I, Dec. 2

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Kitsap County News, December 2008

Port Orchard Annexation Paves Way for New Auto Mall, Kitsap Sun, Dec. 31
Port of Bremerton Still Trying to Make SEED ‘Pencil' Out, Kitsap Sun, Dec. 27
Poulsbo Port won’t hike rates ... much, North Kitsap Herald, Dec. 24
Transit revamping routes with riders in mind, Peninsula Daily, Dec. 23
Bremerton Officials Guarded on Port Orchard's New Comp Plan, Kitsap Sun, Dec. 17
No room for wildlife?, North Kitsap Herald, Dec. 17
Neighbors take shots at proposed gun club range, Kitsap Sun, Dec. 5

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Pierce County News, December 2008

Feds sue for Foss cleanup costs, The News Tribune, Dec. 10
Residents’ victory may be hollow and void of trees, Peninsula Gateway, Dec. 3
New city plan envisions busy, green Tacoma, The News Tribune, Dec. 2

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Snohomish County News, December 2008

Snohomish eyes riverfront, Everett Daily Herald, Dec. 30
New twists, turns in Island Crossing annexation battle, Snohomish County Business, Dec. 29
Artists loft project buys property, Everett Daily Herald, Dec. 25
Arlington wins, county loses annexation suit, Lynnwood Enterprise, Dec. 19
Judge upholds annexation of Island Crossing, Everett Daily Herald, Dec. 19
Island Crossing development all tied up again, Lynnwood Enterprise, Dec. 12
Ideas sought on costly wetlands plan, Everett Daily Herald, Dec. 1

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Clallam County News, December 2008

County to present changes in zoning to growth management board, KONP.COM 1450, Dec. 31

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Clark County News, December 2008

Alcoa dredges tainted sediment, Seattle P-I, Dec. 18
Congestion vs. cost issue will drive I-5 bridge lane decision, The Columbian, Dec. 6

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Cowlitz County News, December 2008

Huge turnout supports Triple L at hearing, Daily Record, Dec. 12

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Island County News, December 2008

WSF proposal: no second Keystone ferry, Whidbey Examiner, Dec. 24

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Jefferson County News, December 2008

Garden Court Apartments purchase closer with $1.33 million from state, Port Townsend Leader, Dec. 31
Jefferson Transit seeks input on new route planning, Port Townsend Leader, Dec. 24

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Lewis County News, December 2008

Ground laid for more flood trouble?, Seattle Times, Dec. 26

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Mason County News, December 2008

State to lease tidelands to geoduck harvester, The News Tribune, Dec. 23
Neighbors take shots at proposed gun club range, Kitsap Sun, Dec. 5

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Thurston County News, December 2008

WinCo suggests new location, The Olympian, Dec. 31
Triway abandons West Bay plan, The Olympian, Dec. 27
Triway pulls plan to raise building heights on West Bay, The Olympian, Dec. 26
State to lease tidelands to geoduck harvester, The News Tribune, Dec. 23
Group seeks to preserve Maytown property, The Olympian, Dec. 21
Grocery plan has setback; sex emporium moves ahead, The Olympian, Dec. 20
Council approves new height limits for Olympia, The Olympian, Dec. 17
New building heights sought along West Bay, The Olympian, Dec. 14
City Council right about building heights, The Olympian, Dec. 13

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Whatcom County News, December 2008

Major road projects planned for Whatcom County in 2009, Bellingham Herald, Dec. 29
Lake Whatcom water district gets clean audit, Bellingham Herald, Dec. 26
Harmon works with head, heart, to provide housing, Bellingham Herald, Dec. 24
Highway 9 improvements planned in 2009, Bellingham Herald, Dec. 22
Merlin Falcon Foundation gets grants to help birds, Bellingham Herald, Dec. 22
Architects pitch in on Bellingham waterfront issues, Bellingham Herald, Dec. 23
County looks at redrawing rural boundaries, Lynden Tribune, Dec. 17

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Benton County News, December 2008

PNNL has a cure for reusing chemicals, Tri-City Herald, Dec. 26
Study: Black Rock reservoir project too costly, Tri-City Herald, Dec. 20
Hanford's F Reactor cleanup nearly complete (w/ aerial photo), Tri-City Herald, Dec. 19
Banner Bank donates $15,000 to benefit Kennewick downtown, Tri-City Herald, Dec. 19
Kennewick rejects sale of city-owned land, Tri-City Herald, Dec. 17
Downwinder case rejected by high court, Tri-City Herald, Dec. 16
West Richland agrees to add to Flat Top Park, Tri-City Herald, Dec. 16
S. Richland homeowners to appeal development decision, Tri-City Herald, Dec. 15
Hanford vit plant melter pieces are completed, Tri-City Herald, Dec. 11
Panel makes new Columbia River bridge study pitch, Tri-City Herald, Dec. 11
New study evaluates Yakima basin projects, Tri-City Herald, Dec. 11
Red Mountain water outlined, Tri-City Herald, Dec. 10
Benton City banking on business park, Tri-City Herald, Dec. 8
High asphalt prices may mean fewer Franklin, Benton county road projects, Tri-City Herald, Dec. 8
EPA, HAB concerned over DOE deadlines, Tri-City Herald, Dec. 8
Installation of vit plant melters will be tight fit, Tri-City Herald, Dec. 6
Richland lab will get grant to help China go green, The News Tribune, Dec. 4
Richland council changes plans for Keene Road land, Tri-City Herald, Dec. 3

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Chelan County News, December 2008

Planners review site plan for Walmart expansion to Supercenter, Wenatchee World, Dec. 20
Area projects get salmon grants, Wenatchee World, Dec. 17
Downtown wants high-end housing; high-end shoppers don’t, Wenatchee World, Dec. 10
Solid gold, Wenatchee World, Dec. 9
Downtown housing survey released, Wenatchee World, Dec. 6

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Franklin County News, December 2008

Options for reducing Road 68 congestion, Tri-City Herald, Dec. 14
Panel makes new Columbia River bridge study pitch, Tri-City Herald, Dec. 11

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Spokane County News, December 2008

Developments halted in ML, new lawsuits emerge in 2008, Cheney Free Press, Dec. 31

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Walla Walla County News, December 2008

Fish projects swimming in grant money, Walla Walla Union-Bulletin, Dec. 18

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Yakima County News, December 2008

Washington state finds 30 dangerous illegal dams, Yakima Herald, Dec. 23
$1 Million For Affordable Housing, KAPP, Dec. 19
Some Yakima County cities eligible for affordable housing funds, Yakima Herald, Dec. 19
Yakima County off-road vehicle use proposal delayed, Tri-City Herald, Dec. 12
EPA launches effort to tackle contaminated wells, Tri-City Herald, Dec. 6

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WAC Updates

The Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development just released their latest round of proposed updates to the Washington Administrative Code regarding the GMA.  The updates are available at http://www.cted.wa.gov/uploads/growth%20management/WACupdate.html.

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Summary on NOAA Fisheries determinaton FEMA's Flood Insurance Program violates ESA in Puget Sound Region

Jessica Ferrell of the Marten Law Group wrote an excellent summary of the NOAA Fisheries Service's determination that FEMA's continued administration of the Federal Flood Plain Insurance Program in the Puget Sound region violates the Endangered Species Act. Expect NOAA's determination to be appealed in federal court.

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Residents Opposed to Kittitas Turbines v. State Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council, Supreme Ct. Docket No. 81332-9 (Nov. 20, 2008)

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Griffin v. Thurston County Bd. of Health, Supreme Ct. Docket No. 80214-9 (Nov. 20, 2008)

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City of Union Gap v. Wash. State Dep't of Ecology, Ct. of Appeals Div. III Case No. 26555-2 (Nov. 13, 2008)

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Isla Verde Int'l Holdings v. City of Camas, Ct. of Appeals Div. II Case No. 36066-7 (Nov. 12, 2008)

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Bainbridge Is Citizens United, v. Wash. State Dep't of Natural Res., Ct. of Appeals Div. II Case No. 35961-8 (May 13, 2008)

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Statewide News, November 2008

Tracking network spills secrets of NW salmon, The News Tribune, Nov. 30
Salmon proposal upsets gillnetters, Seattle P-I, Nov. 24
Environmental groups optimistic, industry wary about Obama, The News Tribune, Nov. 23
Sound cleanup criticized, Seattle P-I, Nov. 22
Plan to split chinook harvest unlikely to please, The Oregonian, Nov. 22
Some say oil dependency isn't their problem to fix, Yakima Herald, Nov. 22
Bruce Chapman: Use these hard times to stimulate a regional infrastructure renaissance, Seattle Times, Nov. 21
Major highway projects ahead for Seattle, Seattle Times, Nov. 21
Washington State Academy of Sciences launched, Seattle Times, Nov. 21
We must work harder to understand our waters, Bellingham Herald, Nov. 20
Navy limits Puget Sound explosives, The Olympian, Nov. 20
State agency considers plight of killer whales, Tri-City Herald, Nov. 19
To protect salmon, restrictions placed on three pesticides, Seattle Times, Nov. 19
Ocean Power Progress Ebbs with Environmental Questions, Seattle P-I, Nov. 18
World's biggest fish catch being trimmed, starting this week in Seattle, Seattle P-I, Nov. 18
Governor’s general counsel leaves to take job at Seattle law firm, The News Tribune, Nov. 18
More evidence that Washington infrastructure collapse is over-hyped, Crosscut, Nov. 17
Shell to clean up 83 gas stations in W. Wash., KING 5, Nov. 18
Tax hike sought to clean up Puget Sound, Lynnwood Enterprise, Nov. 18
Why not a bullet train for Vancouver-Seattle?, The Province, Nov. 17
Doubts swirl about effectiveness of no-flush urinals, The Olympian, Nov. 17
Salmon, orca experts to discuss whale decline, Bellingham Herald, Nov. 17
Green ethics: values, hard work, Seattle Times, Nov. 14
Financial crisis hinders renewable energy projects, Seattle P-I, Nov. 14
Upsides and downsides to suddenly cheap gas, The News Tribune, Nov. 14
Where is the Puget Sound Regional Council taking us?, PNW Local News, Nov. 8
Ambitious Puget Sound cleanup could be expensive, Everett Daily Herald, Nov. 7
2020 vision to clean up Puget Sound unveiled, The Olympian, Nov. 7
Agency releases Puget Sound cleanup proposal, Seattle P-I, Nov. 6
Is I-985 detrimental?, Seattle P-I, Nov. 2
I-985 can't solve one traffic woe: Accidents, Seattle P-I, Nov. 2

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Central Puget Sound News, November 2008

Opinion: Roads and ferries aren’t meeting needs, Port Orchard Independent, Nov. 19
Speaking up about Sound Transit bus and rail, Seattle P-I, Nov. 18
Where $17 billion will take you, Lynnwood Enterprise, Nov. 10
Let the infrastructure roll!, Crosscut, Nov. 9
Two Puget Sound area hospitals race to 'leed' the way, Puget Sound Business Journal, Nov. 7
Sound Transit sales tax increase moving ahead, Lynnwood Enterprise, Nov. 6
Sound Transit hashing out details, Seattle P-I, Nov. 5
Sound Transit calls Prop. 1 a gift "to our grandchildren", Seattle Times, Nov. 5
Vote ‘yes’ on Proposition 1, The Daily (UW), Nov. 2

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King County News, November 2008

Workers warn of problems at Brightwater, KOMO News, Nov. 24
Timeline is extended on Park Pointe land swap proposal, Issaquah Press, Nov. 22
At last, Sea-Tac's third runway is open for business, The News Tribune, Nov. 21
Cost for viaduct options revealed, Seattle P-I, Nov. 21
Costs released for 8 viaduct options: from $800M to $3.5B, Seattle Times, Nov. 20
Viaduct tunnel would cost $3.5 billion, Seattle P-I, Nov. 20
Commuter train idea for Seattle suburbs, The Columbian, Nov. 20
Eastside passenger railway would cost $1billion, Seattle Times, Nov. 20
As third Sea-Tac runway opens, some seek a fourth, Seattle Times, Nov. 20
Two Issaquah gas stations are on state cleanup list, Issaquah Press, Nov. 20
Danny Westneat: Green fever colors the future of roads, Seattle Times, Nov. 19
Alderwood mall owner is at risk of bankruptcy, Lynnwood Enterprise, Nov. 19
Galleries out, coffee in as downtown Kirkland’s retail mix shifts, PNW Local News, Nov. 18
“Unique place … unique time”: Tackling the Triangle’s future, West Seattle Blog, Nov. 18
Why not a bullet train for Vancouver-Seattle?
Any change to Viaduct will increase travel times, West Seattle Herald, Nov. 17
More transit coming, at least to Highline, Federal Way News, Nov. 17
A bridge argument to nowhere, Crosscut, Nov. 17
Debate continues as third runway opens, Highline Times, Nov. 17
Alaskan Way Viaduct: Costly alternatives, Seattle P-I, Nov. 17
The Bag Tax Rebellion, Crosscut, Nov. 15
Seattle homeowners warned to back off park propertyKING5.com, WA - Nov 14
Seattle fleets would feel impact if Pollock harvest reduced next year, Seattle Times, Nov. 14
The Waterfront Parkway's the best plan for replacing Seattle's crumbling viaduct, Seattle Times, Nov. 14
City looks to raise the price to park, Seattle Times, Nov. 14
Are elevated highways the best viaduct fix?, Seattle P-I, Nov. 13
Man seeks historic designation for aging viaduct, Seattle Times, Nov. 13
Third runway opponents see victory in concessions, Seattle P-I, Nov. 13
Seattle developer Greg Smith, Crosscut, Nov. 13
Developer Greg Smith may run for Seattle mayor, Crosscut, Nov. 12
Viaduct traffic, Seattle P-I, Nov. 12
Time to Beg for a Bike Rack, Seattle Weekly, Nov. 12
Change: In Federal Way, it’s up to us, PNW Local News, Nov. 12
Regulations will protect Issaquah’s drinking water, Issaquah Press, Nov. 11
Ballard area developments under review, Ballard News Tribune, Nov. 11
Parks, trails, gas station in land swap, Issaquah Press, Nov. 11
21st Century Viking: Is Sound Transit 2 sound for Ballard?, Ballard News Tribune, Nov. 11
Try This On: Variable Tolls for SR 520 And I-90 In 2010, Cascadia Prospectus, Nov. 11
City takes on global warming, Issaquah Press, Nov. 11
City urges steps to cut landslides, Seattle P-I, Nov. 10
520 tolls may only cover bridge, not other parts of highway, Seattle P-I, Nov. 10
Marysville dodges layoff bullet, Everett Daily Herald, Nov. 10
Affordable rents scarce around Burien Town Square, Highline Times, Nov. 10
Ballard’s Obermaier Machine Works site sold, Puget Sound Business Journal, Nov. 10
Extra transit service won’t start until at least June, The News Tribune, Nov. 8
Condominiums one-third sold, second Burien Town Square phase delayed, Highline Times, Nov. 8
Voters in Bellevue overwhelmingly approve parks levy, Eastside Business Journal, Nov. 8
Town centers are a new catalyst for small cities, Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce, Nov. 7
West Seattle developments, West Seattle Herald, Nov. 6
Camden Park and company edge closer to annexation, Sammamish Review, Nov. 6
Ballard area developments under review, Ballard News Tribune, Nov. 6
Camden Park and company edge closer to annexation, Sammamish Review, Nov. 6
Parks bond defeated, Sammamish Review, Nov. 5
Forced to move out: City tries to sweep away U-District ..., The Daily (UW), Nov. 5
Opportunity is knocking on the door, Woodinville Northwest News, Nov. 5
Nickelsville's Not What It Set Out to Be, Seattle Weekly, Nov. 5
Keep Lake Burien private, Highline Times, Nov. 4
Tree regulations are on the way, Issaquah Press, Nov. 4
Commissioners work to finish shoreline recommendation, Sammamish Review, Nov. 4
Viaduct update pushed back, Seattle P-I, Nov. 3
Viaduct is no longer sinking - for now, Ballard News Tribune, Nov. 3
Miscalculations take North Bend back to ULID drawing board, SnoValley Star, Nov. 3
ULI ranks Seattle top among real estate markets, Puget Sound Business Journal, Nov. 3
Opinion: Interbay's time has come, Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce, Nov. 3
Tacoma fritters away valuable airport options, The News Tribune, Nov. 2

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Kitsap County News, November 2008

Poulsbo waterfront property for sale, North Kitsap Herald, Nov. 22
Annexation drive nearing goal, Port Orchard Independent, Nov. 22
City Council to consider airing closed-meeting Harbor-Works formation information, Peninsula Daily, Nov. 20 Annexation plans fuel Port Orchard’s future, Port Orchard Independent, Nov. 19
Port Orchard Planning Commission Backs Draft Comprehensive Plan, Kitsap Sun, Nov. 17
Housing Authority Board Looks to State for Help, Kitsap Sun, Nov. 17
Building Consensus for an ‘Art Town' on Bainbridge, Kitsap Sun, Nov. 15
Preserving the nature we have left, North Kitsap Herald, Nov. 15
Two Firms Looking at SEED Project, Kitsap Sun, Nov. 14
Port Orchard downtown plan kicks in, Port Orchard Independent, Nov. 12
KCCHA affordable Olhava housing nixed, North Kitsap Herald, Nov. 12
Port Orchard Eye on the Bethel Corridor?, Kitsap Sun, United States, Nov. 12
Local farming sustains a community, North Kitsap Herald, Nov. 8
Failing septic systems raise a stink on Bainbridge, North Kitsap Herald, Nov. 8
Residents to Take McCormick Woods Annexation Campaign to Doorsteps, Kitsap Sun, Nov. 6
Woods View Development Near Manchester Appealed to Court, Kitsap Sun, Nov. 5
Annexation effort already halfway home, Port Orchard Independent, Nov. 5
Commissioners work to finish shoreline recommendation, Sammamish Review, Nov. 4
Housing Authority to Sell Eight Properties to Pay Off Debt, Kitsap Sun, Nov. 4

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Pierce County News, November 2008

Tacoma's treasured old buildings are built to last, Longview Daily News, Nov. 23
Rezone could save residences, hurt investments, Fife Free Press, Nov. 20
New chapter for Tacoma's First Creek watershed, Tacoma Daily News, Nov. 19
Port evaluates impactof Blair-Hylebos project, Tacoma Weekly, Nov. 19
Proposed development angers neighbors, splits council, Peninsula Gateway, Nov. 19
Rebuilding levees under way, The News Tribune, Nov. 19
Port will host public hearing for terminal redevelopment plan, Tacoma Daily News, Nov. 14
State fines Trident Seafoods $30,500 for oil spill, The Olympian, Nov. 14
Blighted gulch enjoys a new life with their help, The News Tribune, Nov. 8
Sewage problems hit Everett homes, Everett Daily Herald, Nov. 8
THA closes financing of Salishan sixth phase, Tacoma Weekly, Nov. 5
Rainier Connect completes Brewery District move, Tacoma Daily News, Nov. 5
Enough water for all in Orting?, The News Tribune, Nov. 2

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Snohomish County News, November 2008

Island Crossing is still an annexation vexation, HeraldNet, WA - Nov 30
Edmonds' historic Pink House earns a reprieve, Everett Daily Herald, Nov. 23
Paragliding at Fort Flagler may soon be good to fly, Everett Daily Herald, Nov. 22
Harvesting farms' future, Everett Daily Herald, Nov. 21
Council approves 'historic' label for Riverside, Everett Daily Herald, Nov. 20
Everett to reach out to Silver Lake area, Everett Daily Herald, Nov. 20
Everett has eye on Eastmont again, Lynnwood Enterprise, Nov. 19
Historic zone for Riverside?, Everett Daily Herald, Nov. 18
Everett approves new cement plant, Everett Daily Herald, Nov. 17
Marysville looks to keep cell towers in line, Everett Daily Herald, Nov. 14
To annex or not to annex?, Lynnwood Enterprise, Nov. 12
Marysville aims for waterfront gem on Ebey Slough, Everett Daily Herald, Nov. 4
Everett eyes growth to southeast, Everett Daily Herald, Nov. 4
There's hope for walkers in Marysville, Lynnwood Enterprise, Nov. 2

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Western Washington News, November 2008

Help steer direction of Olympia's parks system, The Olympian, Nov. 18
Park's shellfish harvest will be halted Saturday because of toxins, The Olympian, Nov. 5

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Clallam County News, November 2008

Lawyers began talking in April as precursor to Harbor-Works authority, Peninsula Daily, Nov. 23
A new definition for 'homeless' in Clallam County, Peninsula Daily, Nov. 20
Necessity is the mother of invention: North Olympic Peninsula ..., Peninsula Daily, Nov. 11
No crematory in Carlsborg, Clallam decides, Peninsula Daily, Nov. 5
Commissioners deny crematory in Carlsborg, Sequim Gazette, Nov. 4

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Clark County News, November 2008

Fighting for fish, The Columbian, Nov. 23
In our view Nov. 23: Why the Waterfront?, The Columbian, Nov. 23
Open houses set on new I-5 bridge plans, The Columbian, Nov. 19
A horse is a horse, of course, but a tax break?, The Columbian, Nov. 18
Bridge replacement effort plans two open houses, The Columbian, Nov. 18
Vancouver to seek cash from state, The Columbian, Nov. 18
Vancouver continues legal fight over casino issue, The Columbian, Nov. 17
Open houses planned in Portland and Vancouver concerning Columbia River Crossing project, Daily Journal of Commerce, Nov. 14
Financing looms large as new bridge panel meets for first time, The Columbian, Nov. 2
Two approaches to a new Columbia River bridge, The Oregonian, Nov. 1

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Cowlitz County News, November 2008

Port's eminent domain bid headed to court, Longview Daily News, Nov. 14

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Grays Harbor County News, November 2008

Improvements to a Westport treasure, Grays Harbor Daily World, Nov. 17
Hoquiam OK’s two year plan, Grays Harbor Daily World, Nov. 10

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Island County News, November 2008

WEAN to appeal county density exception, Whidbey Examiner, Nov. 21

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Jefferson County News, November 2008

Fred Hill gravel mining plan taken to state Court of Appeals; foes fret over industrialization of Hood Canal, Peninsula Daily, Nov. 2
Perspective: Preserving our sense of place, Port Townsend Leader, Nov. 12
DNR proposes exchange of state trust land in county, Port Townsend Leader, Nov. 12
Farmers of the farmers market celebrate year of growth, Port Townsend Leader, Nov. 5
Mats Mats Bay's pollution to be studied, Peninsula Daily, Nov. 4
Algae still plagues Lake Anderson as state park closes for season, Peninsula Daily, Nov. 2
Fred Hill Materials clears gravel-mine permit hurdle, Peninsula Daily, Nov. 2

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Lewis County News, November 2008

Flood Authority Closes Membership, Centralia Chronicle, Nov. 21
Residents Discuss South Lewis County Growth, Centralia Chronicle, Nov. 19
State’s Proposed Forestland Swap Questioned, Centralia Chronicle, Nov. 11

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Mason County News, November 2008

Geoduck ruling set for February, The News Tribune, Nov. 20

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Skagit County News, November 2008

Anacortes to consider condos and roundabout design, Skagit Valley Herald, Nov. 16
Leeward asking to build more homes in Ship Harbor, Skagit Valley Herald, Nov. 11

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Skamania County News, November 2008

Many Columbia Gorge homes unsold as developers misread market, The Columbian, Nov. 16

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Thurston County News, November 2008

Geoduck ruling set for February, The News Tribune, Nov. 20
City to appeal ruling on Yelm subdivisions, Nisqually Valley News, Nov. 21
Knight calls sewer claims ‘retaliation’ by Yelm developers, Nisqually Valley News, Nov. 21
West Bay cleanup to grow, The Olympian, Nov. 20
City Council right to alter time line, The Olympian, Nov. 18
County may increase land zoned for agricultural use, The Olympian, Nov. 18
City Council right to alter time line, The Olympian, Nov. 17
Ranch House owners to sue state for flood damage, The Olympian, Nov. 17
Climate change already felt in South Sound, The Olympian, Nov. 15
Climate action starts here, The Olympian, Nov. 15
9 hours of mediation, and a brewery breakthrough, The Olympian, Nov. 15
Judge out of line in Knight case, says mayor, Nisqually Valley News, Nov. 14
RSE sewer overtapped, say Yelm developers, Nisqually Valley News, Nov. 7
Lacey needs to rework tent city law, The Olympian, Nov. 6
Meeting on adult store rescheduled, The Olympian, Nov. 5
Olympia OKs longer park study, The Olympian, Nov. 4
Land analysis said to be illegal, The Olympian, Nov. 2

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Whatcom County News, November 2008

Bellingham gets grants for roundabout, pedestrian bridge but trims other projects, Bellingham Herald, Nov. 24
Ferndale city limits to expand, Ferndale Record-Journal, Nov. 22
Waterfront plans hinge on compromise, Western Front, Nov. 21
Lynden's burned-out Delft Square building sold, Bellingham Herald, Nov. 21
Delft Square has new local owner, Lynden Tribune, Nov. 19
Resident challenges county decision allowing urban growth on King Mountain, Bellingham Herald, Nov. 19
Shell Oil will clean up 2 leaking tank sites in Bellingham, Ferndale, Bellingham Herald, Nov. 19
Bellingham, BNSF begin planning to relocate railroad tracks on waterfont, Bellingham Herald, Nov. 19
Port commissioner says he's ready to work with Bellingham, Bellingham Herald, Nov. 19
Port, city still struggling on waterfront, Bellingham Herald, Nov. 18
Caitac USA appeals Bellingham growth decision to court, Bellingham Herald, Nov. 18
Former Telegraph Road mobile park property for sale, Bellingham Herald, Nov. 18
Ferndale annexes land near Slater Road, Bellingham Herald, Nov. 17
Bellingham leaders divided over 'infill toolkit' uses, Bellingham Herald, Nov. 17
Port and Bellingham are talking again over waterfront, Bellingham Herald, Nov. 17
County considers reduced development, well restrictions on Lummi Island, Bellingham Herald, Nov. 16
Bay View Tower developers seek millions from Bellingham over permit flap, Bellingham Herald, Nov. 16
Cooperative solution can be found for waterfront, Bellingham Herald, Nov. 16
Citizens call for port, city cooperation, Bellingham Herald, Nov. 13
Waterfront group urges port, city to move forward, Bellingham Herald, Nov. 13
Port says it will suspend waterfront project, Bellingham Herald, Nov. 11
Bellingham nixes idea of merger with water district, Bellingham Herald, Nov. 10
City, port rift deepens over Bellingham waterfront, Bellingham Herald, Nov. 10
Will Bellingham homeless, condo owners co-exist?, Bellingham Herald, Nov. 9
Plans for Old Town redevelopment, Bellingham Herald, Nov. 9
Trail work on newly named Cordata Park in north Bellingham could ..., Bellingham Herald, Nov. 6
City Council favors large retail stores, Lynden Tribune, Nov. 5
Bellingham park plan would add 15 new parks and more trails, Bellingham Herald, Nov. 5
Bellingham waterfront streets are hearing topic, Bellingham Herald, Nov. 4
Accurate population figures are key to stopping sprawl, Bellingham Herald, Nov. 4
Bellingham considers allowing homes, businesses at Elwood and Lincoln, Bellingham Herald, Nov. 3

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Eastern Washington News, November 2008

Pronghorn's return delayed, Spokesman Review, Nov. 23
State looks at reintroducing pronghorn antelope, Tri-City Herald, Nov. 15
NE Wash timber company plans more clear-cuts, Tri-City Herald, Nov. 14

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Adams County News, November 2008

What should Othello look like in the future?, Othello Outlook, Nov. 19
City discusses capital projects and Well No. 6, Othello Outlook, Nov. 12

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Benton County News, November 2008

Tri-Cities Residents Mostly In Favor Of Federal Nuclear Plan, OPB News, Nov. 18
Tri-Cities Has Lowest Cost of Living in Washington, KEPR 19, Nov. 17
Hanford ground water to be monitored for contaminants, Tri-City Herald, Nov. 16
First Open Spaces meeting draws about 80 Tri-City residents, Tri-City Herald, Nov. 14
Open space workshop tonight in W. Richland, Tri-City Herald, Nov. 13
Staying optimistic, Spokesman Review, Nov. 12
Modernized irrigation system aims to help fish and farmers, Seattle Times, Nov. 11
Audience yells as Richland council OKs controversial land-use change, Tri-City Herald, Nov. 4
Wildlife watchers spending dough, Tri-City Herald, Nov. 1

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Chelan County News, November 2008

Wenatchee residents say some foothills growth OK, Wenatchee World Online, Nov. 19
Frontier dreams of gold clash with fish habitat, Seattle Times, Nov. 17
Arena purchase plans take positive turn, Wenatchee World, Nov. 14
Town Toyota purchase plans take positive turn, Wenatchee World, Nov. 14
Tenant troubles, Wenatchee World, Nov. 4

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Douglas County News, November 2008

Where to grow? East Wenatchee looks toward Pangborn, Wenatchee World, Nov. 12
‘This is the last shot they have’: Opponents take fight over trail ..., Wenatchee World, Nov. 7
Voters reject Eastmont parks bond, Wenatchee World, Nov. 5

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Franklin County News, November 2008

Burying Carbon Dioxide, KEPR 19, Nov. 19
Feedlot: County approves permit for facility near Mesa, Tri-City Herald, Nov. 17
Wash. farmers fight proposed 30K-head feedlot, Tri-City Herald, Nov. 17

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Grant County News, November 2008

Residents discuss Ephrata parks, Columbia Basin Herald, Nov. 19

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Kittitas County News, November 2008

Happily ever after, Daily Record, Nov. 22
Wind farm ruling stirs mixed reaction, jubilation and disappointment, Daily Record, Nov. 21
Court: Wind farm site OK, Daily Record, Nov. 20
Economic development remains a challenge in Upper County, Daily Record, Nov. 19
Future Upper County shelter site abandoned, Daily Record, Nov. 14
Washington State Horse Park effort moves forward, Daily Record, Nov. 10
County sends corrections to state growth board, Daily Record, Nov. 8
County acts to correct comprehensive land-use plan, Daily Record, Nov. 4
City seeks UGA land exchange, Daily Record, Nov. 4

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Lincoln County News, November 2008

Rural airports spend to boost economies, Spokane Journal of Business, Nov. 21

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Okanogan County News, November 2008

Grants would help build Okanogan’s first homeless shelter, Wenatchee World, Nov. 11

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Spokane County News, November 2008

Discrimination in housing, Fair Housing Act, Bowen Property . . ., Spokesman Review, Nov. 21
Pact signed on land at Riverpoint, Spokane Journal of Business, Nov. 21
Appeals court overturns judgment in discrimination case, The Spokesman Review, Nov. 21
A vision on wheels, The Spokesman Review, Nov. 19
City Council approves, delays impact fees, Spokesman Review, Nov. 19
Discharge rules still unclear for new facility, Spokesman Review, Nov. 16
Get ready for less sunshine, Spokesman Review, Nov. 15
Couplet decision a difficult one, Spokesman Review, Nov. 15
Project manager leaves Kendall Yards, Spokesman Review, Nov. 13
Kendall Yards manager moves on, Spokesman Review, Nov. 12
Sewage digester contract awarded, Spokesman Review, Nov. 11
History in jeopardy, Spokesman Review, Nov. 10
City pedals toward bicycle master plan, Spokesman Review, Nov. 9
ML Planning Commission delays comprehensive plan amendment hearing, Cheney Free Press, Nov. 7
Unclogging the pipeline, Spokesman Review, Nov. 6
A&K Development appealing rezone lawsuit against city of Medical Lake, Cheney Free Press, Nov. 6

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Stevens County News, November 2008

DNR closes 40 acres to shooting, Spokesman Review, Nov. 2

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Walla Walla County News, November 2008

Drinking the Water After a History of Hazardous Waste, KEPR 19, Nov. 18
Poverty issue goes beyond drawing of school boundaries, Walla Walla U-B, Nov. 10
Going green with expansion at penitentiary benefits citizens, Walla Walla U-B, Nov. 7
Walla Walla draws in road biking tourism, Whitman Pioneer, Nov. 6
'The Hill' goes green with recent expansion, Walla Walla U-B, Nov. 4

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Yakima County News, November 2008

Selah throwing cold water on planned aquatics center, Yakima Herald, Nov. 24
Vandalism damages Yakima Valley's rock art, Tri-City Herald, Nov. 21
Hearing examiner sides with Selah on part of housing project dispute, Yakima Herald, Nov. 21
Court of appeals denies Union Gap water request, Yakima Herald, Nov. 13
Yakima County Flood Mapping Changes, KNDO/KNDU, Nov. 12
Yakima Shares Revitalization Success, KAPP, Nov. 10
Examiner turns down Toscanna project, Yakima Herald, Nov. 10
Union Gap will hear pitch on aquatic center vote, Yakima Herald, Nov. 8

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PANZA v. City of Lacey, WWGMHB Case No. 08-2-0028, Final Dec. & Order (Oct. 27, 2008)

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1000 Friends v. Thurston County, WWGMHB Case No. 05-2-0002, Order Finding Compliance on Remand (Oct. 23, 2008)

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Irondale Community Action Neighbors v. Jefferson County, WWGMHB Case Nos. 07-2-0012, 04-2-0022, & 03-2-0010, Orders on Compliance (Oct. 22, 2008)

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Durland v. San Juan County, WWGMHB Case No. 07-2-0013, Compliance Order (Oct. 21, 2008)

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Advocates for Responsible Development v. Mason County, WWGMHB Case No. 07-2-0010, Order Finding Compliance (Oct. 20, 2008)

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Brinnon Group v. Jefferson County, WWGMHB Case No. 08-2-0014, Order on Petitioners' Motion for Reconsideration (Oct. 14, 2008)

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Jack Petree v. Whatcom County, WWGMHB Case No. 08-2-0021c. Final Dec. & Order (Oct 13, 2008)

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City of Arlington v. Cent. Puget Sound Growth Mgmt. Hearings Bd., Supreme Ct. Docket No. 80395-1 (Oct. 9, 2008)

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