Statewide News, May 2008

Thursday, May 1, 2008

State hires divers to clear sea squirts from area marinas, Seattle P-I, May 30
Weyerhaeuser tax break may not stop pressure from Wall Street to restructure, Seattle Times, May 28
Cantwell, Inslee focus on increasing acidity of oceans at Seattle hearing, Seattle Times, May 28
Uncertain times - Some companies reduce their budgets for donations, MSNBC / Puget Sound Business Journal, May 11
Outdoors notebook Chinook run faltering on upriver Columbia, Seattle Times, May 11
Salmon fishing to close on parts of Snake, Columbia rivers, Tri-City Herald, May 10
Commission OKs land transactions; hears about cougars, wolves, Centralia Chronicle, May
Biological opinions issued for protected salmon, The Chronicle, May 7
Adult spring chinook fishing sets the slowest pace in years, The News Tribune, May 7
Greg Nickels' rebel yell, Crosscut, May 5
Federal agency declares West Coast salmon fishery a disaster, The News Tribune, May 2

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Central Puget Sound News, May 2008

Paying landowners to protect Puget Sound, Seattle Times, May 14
Beaches suffer as walls go up, Seattle Times, May 13
New ideas "Soft" approach protects beach, too, Seattle Times, May 13
Saving wetlands: a broken promise, Seattle Times, May 12
The painful cost of booming growth, Seattle Times, May 11
New ideas Project meets challenge of runoff, Seattle Times May 11
Introduction How we're still failing our Sound, Seattle Times, May 11

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King County News, May 2008

New vision for South downtown, Seattle P-I, May 30
Groups take sides over Kirkland's Parkplace redevelopment, Puget Sound Business Journal, May 30
King County works with agencies to carry out clean up of Ravenna Creek, King County Press Release, May 30
Crossed pipes spill 8 million gallons of sewage in Seattle, KING5, May 30
Issaquah to use water barely within EPA standards, Issaquah Reporter, May 30
Blog: Seattle: Built on Bombers, Seattle P-I, May 30
Blog: Sound transit fighter plane sculpture in trouble?, Seattle P-I, May 29
$201 million later, the Mercer Mess will still be a mess, Crosscut, May 29
Seattle needs more work to reach its urban potential, Urban Development, May 29
Seattle council members want groves of trees protected, Seattle Times, May 29
Sound Transit completes 14 miles of track in Seattle, Seattle Times, May 28
SLUT comes to Capitol Hill, The City Collegian, May 27
Treehouse breaks the mold, county's rules, Seattle Times, May 27
Shadows cause Alki folk to worry, West Seattle Herald, May 27
Brodeur: SeaTac's change for the better, Seattle Times, May 23
Federal Way closer to building new performing arts center, The News Tribune, May 22
Duwamish habitat restoration planned, West Seattle Herald, May 20
Federal Way eyes two sites for performing arts center, The News Tribune, May 19
Spotting water pollution, Ballard News Tribune, May 15
City steps up Duwamish restoration, West Seattle Herald, May 15
Duwamish Superfund site might get private help, Seattle Times, May 14
County Deal Will Put More Residents in Clogged Seattle Exurbs, The Stranger, May 14
Nickels seeks seismic retrofits for up to 1,000 Seattle buildings, Seattle Times, May 14
Diverse New Holly still struggling to break down the cultural divide, Seattle P-I, May 12
Priced Out: Fleeing Seattle's costly core, they live on the edge, Seattle Times, May 12
Opinion: The neighborhoods cry, "Leave us alone!", Seattle Times, May 11
Opinion: Beauty comes from humans and herons, Seattle P-I, May 7
Editorial: Exploding neighborhoods: Magnolia to Mercer Island, Seattle Times, May 5
Redmond Releases 2008 Community Indicators Report, Eastside Business, May 4
Public comment sought on growth in Northgate area, Seattle P-I, May 2
Boeing, Weyerhauser donate to Cascade Land Conservancy, Seattle P-I, May 1
Apply to Amend Redmond’s Comprehensive Plan, Eastside Business, May 1
Homeless housing debate on, Queen Anne News, May 1

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Kitsap County News, May 2008

Kitsap Health District tags Liberty Bay cleanup as priority, Port Orchard Independent, May 31
Bremerton Marina Gets a Glittery Christening Ceremony, Kitsap Sun, May 31
WSDOT asks for input on how to cross Hood Canal without a bridge, North Kitsap Herald, May 31
PO Mayor Wants to See Bremerton Documents Relating to Annexation, Kitsap Sun, May 29
Blog: Bremerton: Looking for a LIFT, Kitsap Sun, May 29
Poulsbo's hot, others not says recent real estate report, North Kitsap Herald, May 28
County to Look at What It's Spending, Netting in Growth Areas, Kitsap Sun, May 28
Silverdale Chamber Endorses Incorporation, Kitsap Sun, May 22
Thieves Cut Down Maples in Search of Rare Wood, Kitsap Sun, May 21
Bar Brawl Brewing Over Future of Bremerton Street, Kitsap Sun, May 16
Workshop lets public speak on future of Kitsap-area state parks, The News Tribune, May 8
Smaller Homes: Are They the Answer to Kitsap's Housing Challenges?, Kitsap Sun, May 4
Editorial: Helping Bremerton Meet Growth and Economic Needs, Kitsap Sun, May 1

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Pierce County News, May 2008

No, really – you can’t miss it, The News Tribune, May 31
Tacoma mulls mixed-use ‘mishmush’, The News Tribune, May 29
Long List of Concerns for Washington State Preservationists, Tacoma Daily Record, May 29
Sound Transit seeks input on mass transit expansion, Tacoma Weekly, May 29
An ounce of prevention is worth $100,000 or so, Peninsula Gateway, May 29
Point Ruston construction begins, The News Tribune, May 29
Editorial: Downtown Plan needs to be more than a repeat, Peninsula Gateway, May 28
State panel boosts Tacoma Narrows bridge tolls, The Daily News, May 28
Grant could LIFT city, The Herald, May 28
Townhouse boom raises questions at city hall, Tacoma Weekly, May 28
City wrestles with tax-subsidized development around mall, The News Tribune, May 28
Legal action taken against Point Ruston, Tacoma Weekly, May 22
Let’s make sure those tax breaks are worth it, Peter Callahan Column, The News Tribune, May 22
Editorial: Towne Center project needs bus, Peninsula Gateway, May 21
State recognizes 8 projects for downtown revitalization excellence, Tacoma Daily Index, May 19
Denver company plans to build warehouse complex in South Tacoma, The News Tribune, May 16
Study: Sea wall sinking around Jefferson Memorial, The News Tribune, May 14
Demolition of building clears way for change in Tacoma’s Hilltop, The News Tribune, May 13
City, County Livable Communities Fair May 17, Tacoma Daily Index, May 8
Opinion: Tacoma should be wary of extending tax break, The News Tribune, May 2
City council moves forward on new proposals for development, Peninsula Gateway, May 1
Rainier projects on list for matching dollars, The News Tribune, May 1
Community fights to keep Crescent Valley Creek pristine, Peninsula Gateway, May 1

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Snohomish County News, May 2008

Judge's decision pending on developer's LDMR appeal, The Enterprise, May 30
Lake Stevens traffic chokepoint on road to relief, HeraldNet, May 30
Snohomish County's planning panel backs mini-cities, HeraldNet, May 29
Create a roads wish-list, Rep. Larsen says, HeraldNet, May 29
I-5 work not done, but is helping traffic, HeraldNet, May 28
Deal signed to start Snohomish-Bellevue commuter train runs, Seattle Times, May 28
City ‘on the cusp’ of violating air standards, Marysville Globe, May 28
Snohomish County may ban rural mini-cities, HeraldNet, May 27
'Bikini baristas': Cities explore options for coverup, HeraldNet, May 27
How 60 goats can improve parkland, HeraldNet, May 26
Everett may alter new building design standards, HeraldNet, May 21
Apartments, shops planned for south Everett property, HeraldNet, May 20
Site bought for landfill may become commercial hub, HeraldNet, May 14
Wild Sky backers finally can celebrate, HeraldNet, May 9
Wild Sky Wilderness made official, The Olympian, May 9
Everett eyes massive annexation that would boost city's population by 62,000, HeraldNet, May 6

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Clallam County News, May 2008

More ill will keeps Sequim City Council at odds; one member walks out, Peninsula Daily News, May 28
County Responds to 'Invalidity' Label, Sequim Gazette, May 27
Nash Huber: Steward of the Land, Sequim Gazette, May 28
PA city and port partner for harbor cleanup, KONP, May 21
Port Angeles city, port create joint cleanup group for Rayonier, harbor, Peninsula Daily News, May 21
John Wayne family eyes huge development on Sequim Bay, Peninsula Daily News, May 18
Sequim to take up townhouse plan, KONP, May 16
Cadavers already stored at Carlsborg warehouse, Peninsula Daily News, May 15
County makes no decision yet to appeal land-designation ruling, KONP, May 14
Sequim, Battelle find way to expand utilities, Peninsula Daily News, May 7
Cyclists like PA bike and walking route plan, KONP, May 7
Clallam mulls appeal of land-use rulings, Peninsula Daily News, May 5

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Clark County News, May 2008

Casino study calls for compensation for La Center, The Columbian, May 31
Tempers calmer at latest Interstate 5 bridge hearing, The Oregonian, May 30
Public Speaks Out On Interstate Bridge Replacement, OPB, May 29
Light-rail fears revive at I-5 bridge hearing, The Oregonian, May 29
Crossing critics show up in force, The Columbian, May 29
Empty Ridgefield Farm Named Endangered Historic Property, The Columbian, May 28
Charge tolls first, then maybe build a bridge, Metro councilors say, The Oregonian, May 28
Lincoln neighborhood weighs in on transit, The Columbian, May 28
Port panel delays decision on island purchase, The Oregonian, May 28
Port OKs add-on to Alcoa sale, The Columbian, May 28
County to appeal two development rulings, The Columbian, May 28
Empty Ridgefield farm named endangered historic property, The Columbian, May 28
Port of Vancouver delays eminent domain decision on island, The Columbian, May 28
Ridgefield endorses $40 million sewer line, The Columbian, May 27
State pulls ground from under land debate, The Columbian, May 26
Clark frets light rail’s effects on campus, The Columbian, May 20
In our view: Farmland sliced from county plan; local growth uncertainties will continue, The Columbian, May 18
Growth board rules in favor of preserving farmland, The Columbian, May 16
Exam indicates sea lions not shot to death, Bellingham Herald, May 7
Sea lion body found near Interstate 5 Bridge, The Columbian, May 7
Sea lions shot dead on Columbia River as salmon battle rages, The Olympian, May 5

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Cowlitz County News, May 2008

Port of Longview calls for further negotiations in Martin Island dispute, The Daily News, May 30
Affordable housing discussion yields consensus, no motion, Port Townsend Leader, May 7
Kelso, Longview disperse federal housing grants, The Daily News, May 5
Longview officials considering shift from water plant to Mint Farm wells, The Daily News, May 1

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Island County News, May 2008

County changes course on Oak Harbor expansion, South Whidbey Record, May 21
McDowell picks and chooses, PNW Local News, May 17
Letter: The No. 1 issue facing us is the protection of our water, South Whidbey Record, May 14

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Jefferson County News, May 2008

Jefferson County's top greenhouse 'gassers': Pool among the worst, new Port Townsend City Hall annex among best, Peninsula Daily News, May 31
Jefferson County's critical areas ordinance challenged in landowners' petition, Peninsula Daily News, May 28
Art Wave earns state promotion honors, Port Townsend Leader, May 21
PT school site considered for future affordable housing, Peninsula Daily News, May 9

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Lewis County News, May 2008

State fines property owner $232,000 for filling in wetlands, The News Tribune, May 30
State fines equestrian center developer $232,000, The Daily News, May 29
Centralia to Hike Utility Rates, Centralia Chronicle, May 28
Developer to Ask for Chehalis’ Help, Centralia Chronicle, May 24
Port Gets $1 Million for Wetlands, Centralia Chronicle, May 22
REQ Center Planners Look for Sales Deal, Centralia Chronicle, May 21

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San Juan County News, May 2008

Road fund may be tapped for stormwater loan, Journal of the San Juans, May 20

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Skagit County News, May 2008

Guemes residents need $2.8 million to protect mountain, The Olympian, May 30

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Thurston County News, May 2008

Retirement center proposed near Briggs Village as two-phase project, The Olympian, May 24
Opinion: We can’t risk losing Puget Sound and its bounties, The Olympian, May 17
County, tribe unite in plans to develop Grand Mound, The Olympian, May 15
Festivities mark Tumwater Historic District’s 30 years, The Olympian, May 8

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Whatcom County News, May 2008

Waves, currents, tides studied in bay, Bellingham Herald, May 31
Governors Pointe may face water woes, Bellingham Herald, May 30
Bridge replacement near Lynden delayed, Bellingham Herald, May 30
Seattle's water is Bellingham's wishful drinking, Crosscut, May 27
City halts building in watershed, Bellingham Herald, May 20
Waterfront Advisory Group hears latest plans, Bellingham Herald, May 19
Whatcom County board rejects Chuckanut park district, Bellingham Herald, May 16
Uncertainty over ‘landmark’ at Smith and Northwest, Bellingham Herald, May 12
G-P site consultants revise street plan, Bellingham Herald, May 8
Bricklin will represent county to growth board, Bellingham Herald, May 7
Development Roundup: Comment now on North Shore Drive improvements, Bellingham Herald, May 4

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Eastern Washington News, May 2008

Yakima attorney to join state board, Yakima Herald-Republic, May 31
Canadian smelter spills acid into Columbia River, Seattle Times, May 30

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Benton County News, May 2008

Richland Couple Commutes to Work by Bike, KNDO, May 30
Tuttle Aviation Leaves Vista Field Airport, KNDO, May 28
Officials lower Richland levee for condo construction work, Tri-City Herald, May 21
Port of Kennewick receives revitalization award, Tri-City Herald, May 15

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Chelan County News, May 2008

New study links aquifer warming to Columbia River, Wenatchee World, May 28
Housing group gets $250,000 from city, Wenatchee World, May 14
The affordable housing crisis has been building for years, Wenatchee World, May 9
A new day for steelhead, Wenatchee World, May 9
Steelhead head to new home on wheels, Wenatchee World, May 9
Time nearly up for trailer park residents, Wenatchee World, May 8
High cost and short supply cause Wenatchee housing crunch, Wenatchee World, May 2
Evicted, with few places to go, Wenatchee World, May 2

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Grant County News, May 2008

Residents press officials for future details, Columbia Basin Herald, May 1
Grant County PUD inaugurates $35 million 'fish slide' bypass, Wenatchee World, May 1

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Kittitas County News, May 2008

Suncadia brings local business together, Daily Record, May 29
State set to dedicate Naneum forest, Yakima Herald-Republic, May 29
Kittitas patches budget, Daily Record, May 22
Kittitas County finalizes land-use plan fix, Daily Record, May 16
Horse Park backers urge city action, Daily Record, May 14
County puts hold on major land-use plan changes, Daily Record May 13
Little support heard for land-use changes, Daily Record, May 8
Council approves alcohol at adult center, Daily Record, May 6
New land use tool for county presented, Daily Record, May 1

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Lincoln County News, May 2008

Avista to add wind power to network, Spokesman-Review, May 9

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Okanogan County News, May 2008

More precious than gold?, High Country News, May 8

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Spokane County News, May 2008

Vocal Point: Share views on SARP with council, Spokesman-Review, May 31
Two parties vying for Burgans property, Spokesman-Review, May 30
Pair Preserving Latah Creek Property: Couple Committed to Living Green Want to Prevent Development, Spokesman-Review, May 1
Putting the plan into play, Spokane Journal of Business, May 1
Bigelow Gulch road project could begin later this year, Spokane Journal of Business, May 1

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Stevens County News, May 2008

Global pressures may spark rural revolution, Capital Press, May 2

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Walla Walla County News, May 2008

Walla Walla building renovation gets state award, Tri-City Herald, May 18
Farmland task force to meet, tour here, Walla Walla Union-Bulletin, May 15
State honors Pantorium Building, Walla Walla Union-Bulletin, May 15
Sheryl Cox files for county commission, Walla Walla Union-Bulletin, May 8
Hearing set on winery changes, Walla Walla Union-Bulletin, May 6

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Yakima County News, May 2008

Union Gap development rezone meets no opposition, Yakima Herald, May 29
Big hole problems keep getting deeper, Yakima Herald, May 28
Sunnyside zoning issue to be argued in court, Yakima Herald, May 10
City close to taking over ownership of West Valley park, Yakima Herald, May 6

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