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

Monday, October 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)

Thursday, October 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)

Wednesday, October 22, 2008

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

Tuesday, October 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)

Monday, October 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)

Tuesday, October 14, 2008

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

Monday, October 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)

Thursday, October 9, 2008

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Larson Beach Neighbors v. Stevens County, EWGMHB Case No. 07-1-0013, Final Dec. & Order (Oct. 6, 2008)

Monday, October 6, 2008

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Southgate Neighborhood Council v. City of Spokane, EWGMHB Case No. 08-1-0014, Order on Motions (Oct. 6, 2008)

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Statewide News, October 2008

Wednesday, October 1, 2008

BIAW poisons political environment, Seattle P-I, Oct. 27
Local timber industry bracing for tough times, Longview Daily News, Oct. 24
Groups Clash With Municipalities Over Stormwater Controls, Kitsap Sun, Oct. 23
State Stormwater Issues Come Up for Review, Kitsap Sun, Oct. 20
Judges hear cases on hatchery v. wild salmon, Bellingham Herald, Oct. 20
Baird: Indiscriminate harvest hurts salmon, The Columbian, Oct. 19
BIAW ties make their way into state house politics, PolitickerWA, Oct. 17
Veteran Warnick knows next year's Legislative session will center ..., Yakima Herald, Oct. 14
Extremely Green Building Tried In Northwest, OPB News, OR - Oct. 3
States sue EPA over water releases from ships, Seattle Times, Oct. 2
Fish and Wildlife panel ponders rules on panning, prospecting, The News Tribune, Oct. 2

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Central Puget Sound News, October 2008

Department of Natural Resources has new recreation rules, The News Tribune, Oct. 30
Five Good Reasons to Vote For Mass Transit, The Stranger, Oct. 29
Washington Bureau, Puget Sound Business Journal, Oct. 26
Yes on Prop. 1: This is all about our quality of life, Everett Daily Herald, Oct. 18

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King County News, October 2008

'Nickelsville' must move from U District church lot, KING 5, Oct. 31
Group adds to wildlife in the Snoqualmie Valley, SnoValley Star, Oct. 30
Vote for public good and urban future, Seattle P-I, Oct. 30
Seattle, it's lonely at the top of the real estate market, Crosscut, Oct. 29
Camden Park annexation progresses, Sammamish Review, Oct. 28
Building regulations for Town Center delayed, Sammamish Review, Oct. 28
The Seattle neighborhood summit you haven't heard about, Crosscut, Oct. 28
Building permits issued for new YWCA at Passage Point, Issaquah Press, Oct. 28
No Parking Anytime: Time no longer frozen on King Street Station ..., Seattle P-I, Oct. 28
Camden Park annexation progresses, Sammamish Review, Oct. 28
Historic Seaview tower could be demolished, West Seattle Herald, Oct. 27
Keep residents informed, West Seattle Herald, Oct. 27
Park for Lake Burien, Highline Times, Oct. 27
Stalled building projects blight neighborhoods, Yakima Herald, Oct. 27
North Delridge development: 2 sites to watch, West Seattle Blog, Oct. 26
City heads off Aldarra issue in EFR conflict, Sammamish Review, Oct. 22
Pike Place 'Shopping Center', Crosscut, Oct. 22
Sustainability in Seattle, YES! Magazine, Oct. 22
KC Council expects ‘heavy lifting’ after getting Sims ..., Woodinville Northwest News, Oct. 21
New townhome rules proposed, Ballard News Tribune, Oct. 20
Affordable housing proposal up for vote, West Seattle Herald, Oct. 15
Urban Growth area expands, Sammamish Review, Oct. 15
NIMBYs of the fighting Southeast!, Crosscut, Oct. 15
Expansion of Mount Si conservation area possible, SnoValley Star, Oct. 2
Hospital deal hits bump in the road, SnoValley Star, Oct. 2
How light rail drives Seattle neighborhood planning, Crosscut, Oct. 2
'Nickelsville' Has 72 Hours To Vacate Newest Location, KIRO TV, Oct. 2
State programs could expand local forest conservation areas, Issaquah Press, Oct. 1
$2.4 Million Grant To Benefit Rainier Beach And Cleveland, Seattle Medium, Oct. 1
Central Park could get turf field, Issaquah Press, Oct. 1
Tree regs to close loopholes, West Seattle Herald, Oct. 1

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Kitsap County News, October 2008

Editorial: If They Don't Do It, Who Will?, Kitsap Sun, Oct. 30
Poulsbo Parks Officials Seek Protections for Johnson Creek, Kitsap Sun, Oct. 28
Shoreline Samples Highlight Need for Bainbridge Repairs, Kitsap Sun, Oct. 24
Panel agrees to comply to growth norm, Peninsula Daily, Oct. 21
Bremerton Continues Making Its Case for Boardwalk Project, Kitsap Sun, Oct. 18
‘Mistaken' Info Confuses Annexation Issue for McCormick Woods ..., Kitsap Sun, Oct. 15
Proposed Home Near CK Wetland Approved, Kitsap Sun, Oct. 15
Shellfish Warning Issued for Bainbridge, Blake Island, Kitsap Sun, Oct. 2

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Pierce County News, October 2008

Narrows bridge toll might go up sooner than expected, The News Tribune, Oct. 29
Bus vs. light rail: Which is your ticket to ride?, Seattle Times, Oct. 29
Salishan’s next phase receives financing, The News Tribune, Oct. 29
Builders’ money pours into exec race, The News Tribune, Oct. 29
Poulsbo Parks Officials Seek Protections for Johnson Creek, Kitsap Sun, Oct. 28
Past, present and future, The News Tribune, Oct. 28
Tacoma gets ready for bids on super ‘green’ building, The News Tribune, Oct. 23
Tacoma takes step toward greener city, The News Tribune, Oct. 22
Two applications for city growth being reconsidered, Peninsula Gateway, Oct. 22
Buildings In Peril: Historic preservation advocacy group names 8 ..., Tacoma Daily News, Oct. 22
Everett historic district gets initial approval from planning ..., Everett Daily Herald, Oct. 22
Tacoma takes step toward greener city, The News Tribune, Oct. 22
The road not taken, Peninsula Gateway, Oct. 2
MultiCare, Wedge residents discuss hospital expansion, historic ..., Tacoma Daily News, Oct. 2
One step closer to Lakewood trains, The News Tribune, Oct. 2
City prepares to expand Cushman Trail, Peninsula Gateway, Oct. 1
The lure of Puyallup, The News Tribune, Oct. 1
Group wants scrutiny of demolition permits, Tacoma Weekly, Oct. 1

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Snohomish County News, October 2008

Ospreys will have happy landing at Snohomish River, Lynnwood Enterprise, Oct. 30
Six-month ban on applications for mini-cities, Everett Daily Herald, Oct. 30
Saving farmland to be discussed, Everett Daily Herald, Oct. 29
County puts off mini-city decision, Lynnwood Enterprise, Oct. 24
Interurban Trail segment completed, Lynnwood Enterprise, Oct. 23
Everett considers changes to Broadway development, Everett Daily Herald, Oct. 22
Effort on to preserve old Everett neighborhood, Longview Daily News, Oct. 18
Monroe's Main Street speaks its mind on Wall Street, Everett Daily Herald, Oct. 1

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Western Washington News, October 2008

Shellfish harvest canceled on Olympic coastline, The Olympian, Oct. 31
PSE wins 50-year license for Baker River dams, Seattle P-I, Oct. 20
Money sought for High Lakes, The Olympian, Oct. 18

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Clallam County News, October 2008

Sequim council wrestles with density issue, Peninsula Daily, Oct. 29
Clallam climate group traces greenhouse gases, Peninsula Daily, Oct. 28
Sequim-area subdivision wants no-growth, seeks lot split ban, Peninsula Daily, Oct. 27
Rayonier mill site deal next month?, Peninsula Daily, Oct. 24
PUD moving ahead with Carlsborg sewer, KONP 1450, Oct. 16

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Clark County News, October 2008

Camas water deal good for city, good for fish, The Oregonian, Oct. 29
Lease demands weigh on mall library, The Columbian, Oct. 29
Proposed city budget puts funds into safety, redevelopment, The Columbian, Oct. 21
Bridge work to close popular wildlife refuge auto tour, The Columbian, Oct. 21
Main Street work starts next week, The Columbian, Oct. 17
Highway 99, Fourth Plain eyed for transit corridors, The Columbian, Oct. 3
Grant will help Camas buy large natural area, The Columbian, Oct. 1
New store's grand opening set for Friday, The Columbian, Oct. 1

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Island County News, November 2008

Coupeville Council eyes fee increases, Whidbey Examiner, Oct. 31

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Jefferson County News, October 2008

Gravel Expansion Survives Court Challenge, Kitsap Sun, Oct. 31
200 at hearing on Dabob Bay nature preserve proposal, Peninsula Daily, Oct. 26
Proposed Dabob Bay nature preserve explored tonight, Peninsula Daily, Oct. 23
State lands boss views creosote-laden pilings pull firsthand, Peninsula Daily, Oct. 3

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Lewis County News, October 2008

Chehalis Basin Timberland Up for State DNR Property Swap, Centralia Chronicle, Oct. 31
No Membership for Quinault Tribe, Centralia Chronicle, Oct. 17
GMA ignored in floodplain ruling, Everett Daily Herald, Oct. 15
Feds Question Floodplain Development, Centralia Chronicle, Oct. 2
Meet the Candidates: Lewis County Commission, Centralia Chronicle, Oct. 1
Work at Opus Site Resumes, Centralia Chronicle, Oct. 1

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Mason County News, October 2008

Shelton clam grower used state tideland, Longview Daily News, Oct. 31
Shellfish grower may face fines, The Olympian, Oct. 30
State could fine Taylor Shellfish $1.3 million, The Olympian, Oct. 29

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Thurston County News, October 2008

Shelton clam grower used state tideland, The Olympian, Oct. 31
Panel must hold public hearing on tent cities ban, state ..., The News Tribune, Oct. 30
Tumwater residents voice concerns over new project, The Olympian, Oct. 30
Olympia developer plans for 'sex emporium' if grocery store falls ..., The News Tribune, Oct. 29
Lacey told to hold hearing on homeless camp, The Olympian, Oct. 29
Board: Council in Lacey broke law, The Olympian, Oct. 29
We must work to help clean watershed, The Olympian, Oct. 27
City steers away from tax break for Olympia condo project, The Olympian, Oct. 26
County Marks Large Removal of Invasive Plant From River, Centralia Chronicle, Oct. 25
Olympia officials consider artists' housing, The Olympian, Oct. 28
Port dredging costs questioned, The Olympian, Oct. 22
$2.37 million plan to use reclaimed water on Tumwater course, The Olympian, Oct. 17
Lawsuit ruling: ‘Business as usual’, Nisqually Valley News, Oct. 17
Wildlife might get port land, The News Tribune, Oct. 16
Petition for park proposal validated, The Olympian, Oct. 2
Taller buildings win key Olympia council vote, The Olympian, Oct. 1
Fraser, Hunt: Percival Landing more important than isthmus park, The Olympian, Oct. 1

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Cowlitz County News, October 2008

Port's bid for RSG land nears critical vote, Longview Daily News, Oct. 17

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Whatcom County News, October 2008

Architect offers compromise Bellingham waterfront plan, Bellingham Herald, Oct. 29
Port and city not ready to agree on key waterfront issues, Bellingham Herald, Oct. 28
Whatcom County to pay nearly $5 million for signal project at ..., Bellingham Herald, Oct. 24
County to examine watershed subdivision ban after 8th renewal, Bellingham Herald, Oct. 23
Green mortgages will be topic at upcoming home expo in Bellingham, Bellingham Herald, Oct. 23
Council lifts Sunday liquor ban 4-3, Lynden Tribune, Oct. 22
Whatcom County will revisit shoreline rules, Bellingham Herald, Oct. 21
Open house features waterfront plans, Bellingham Herald, Oct. 21
County approves rules allowing wind towers, Bellingham Herald, Oct. 21
Bellingham to replace some private sewer lines, Bellingham Herald, Oct. 20
Bellingham planners aim to limit infill in single-family neighborhoods, Bellingham Herald, Oct. 20
Whatcom agenda: controversial shorelines rules back on docket, Bellingham Herald, Oct. 20
Planning Commission for lifting retail cap, Lynden Tribune, Oct. 15
County claims win in Bellingham growth decision, Bellingham Herald, Oct. 15
Local leaders: 60500 more residents will live here in 2031, Bellingham Herald, Oct. 3
Port seeking proposals for Blaine waterfront, Bellingham Herald, Oct. 1
Committee wants to lift retail cap, Lynden Tribune, Oct. 1
Report: Trees near airport are 'hazard', Lynden Tribune, Oct. 1

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Eastern Washington News, October 2008

Fish ladders feasible at Yakima River Basin storage reservoirs ..., Yakima Herald, Oct. 18

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Adams County News, October 2008

City looks to improve SR 24 Industrial area, Othello Outlook, Oct. 31
Ritzville creates tree committee, Ritzville Adams County Journal, Oct. 22

City of Ritzville to accept $3.5 million state loan for sewer repairs, Ritzville Adams County Journal, Oct. 22
Othello business owners hear economic plan, Columbia Basin Herald, Oct. 20
Othello garage sizes remain the same, Columbia Basin Herald, Oct. 16

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Benton County News, October 2008

Land use argued at Richland City Council meeting, Tri-City Herald, Oct. 22
Keene Road land use petition gets second hearing in Richland, Tri-City Herald, Oct. 20
Richland planning looks for new member, Tri-City Herald, Nov. 10
DOE: No Hanford waste to Idaho this winter, Tri-City Herald, Oct. 18
Hanford workers protest 'outsourcing', Tri-City Herald, Oct. 17
Benton County settles air quality complaint with 4 workers, Tri-City Herald, Oct. 17
Gregoire says Tri-Party negotiations must keep moving, Tri-City Herald, Oct. 3

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Chelan County News, October 2008

Chelan development touts green building, Wenatchee World, Oct. 28
Experts to explore N. Wenatchee Ave options, Wenatchee World, Oct. 31
Land Trust works to improve Sage Hills Trails, Wenatchee World, Oct. 27
Commissioner works to clear his ‘bucket list’, Wenatchee World, Oct. 27
Groups appeal Lake Roosevelt drawdown, Wenatchee World, Oct. 24
Sewer system expanding?, Wenatchee World, Oct. 23
Sewer service may expand, but some don’t want it, Wenatchee World, Oct. 23
Sewer system expanding?, Wenatchee World, Oct. 23
Wenatchee-area bike board up and rolling again, Wenatchee World, Oct. 16
Wenatchee air-quality warning continues, Wenatchee World, Oct. 3
Wenatchee air ‘unhealthy for sensitive groups’, Wenatchee World, Oct. 2
Chelan County looks to prioritize road projects, Wenatchee World, Oct. 2
Arena sale stalled, Wenatchee World, Oct. 1

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Douglas County News, October 2008

Ravine proves ideal for rarest Wash. bat, The Olympian, Oct. 20

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Franklin County News, October 2008

New Pedestrian Bridge Opens, KNDO/KNDU, Oct. 28
Cleaner water straight from tap for Pasco's Clark Addition, Tri-City Herald, Oct. 19

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Grant County News, October 2008

Grant PUD approves $3 million for plan, Columbia Basin Herald, Oct. 31
Quincy awards contract for sewer project, Wenatchee World, Oct. 25

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Kittitas County News, October 2008

County split on Upper County cluster plat, Daily Record, Oct. 23
Nov. 6 deadline set from state board for hearing on county comp ..., Daily Record, Oct. 16
Roslyn water rights transfer edges closer, Daily Record, Oct. 3 hours ago
Suncadia lays off workers, closes Inn for winter, Daily Record, Oct. 2
Suncadia lays off 14 managers, several other employees, Yakima Herald, Oct. 2

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Okanagon County News, October 2008

Homeless numbers spike in Okanogan County, Wenatchee World, Oct. 29
Okanogan PUD may go to court for line easements, Wenatchee World, Oct. 2

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Pend Orille County News, October 2008

Pestering milfoil to be studied as a potential biofuel, Wenatchee World, Oct. 3

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Spokane County News, October 2008

Wastewater concerns slowing N. Idaho developers, The Olympian, Oct. 27
Developers eyeing Medical Lake properties for residential projects, Cheney Free Press
Keeping pace with changes, Cheney Free Press

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Walla Walla County News, October 2008

Port proceeds with warehouse district plans, Walla Walla U-B, Oct. 25
Key buys plant from Port of WW, Walla Walla U-B, Oct. 1

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Whitman County News, October 2008

Ordinance hopes to improve water quality, Daily Evergreen, Oct. 22
Water, sewer rates to rise in Palouse, Small Town Papers News Service, Oct. 16
Residents voice concern for students, Daily Evergreen, Oct. 14

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Yakima County News, October 2008

Condemnation of Union Gap Medi-Center delayed again, Yakima Herald, Oct. 28
Helping Save The Teapot, KEPR 19, Oct. 25
Selah seeing big growth, Yakima Herald, Oct. 24
Commission forced to delay action on sex shops, Yakima Herald, Oct. 22
Yakima County to slash 30 staff positions, Yakima Herald, Oct. 21
County commission candidates offer few specifics, Yakima Herald, Oct. 21
Agreement will let Rosedell go ahead as a B&B, Yakima Herald, Oct. 17
Development Plans for Boise Cascade Mill Site, KNDO/KNDU, Oct. 17
Historian to speak about Rosedell Manor, Yakima Herald, Oct. 16
Yakima County Files Appeal Over $170K Lawsuit, KAPP, Oct. 1

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