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Litter in Washington state: a big, costly problem with a simple solution

By jnaegeli / September 24, 2024 / Comments Off on Litter in Washington state: a big, costly problem with a simple solution

Back to News Center Good news: 75% of Washingtonians don’t litter, according to research by the Washington State Department of Ecology (DOE). Bad news: The litterbugs cause “expensive cleanups, dangerous road conditions, loss of community tourism, and big environmental impacts.” In addition to safety risks, the unsightly debris can harm…

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SEATAC FLIGHT-PATH CITIES: Funding to Correct Failing Noise Remediation Project

By smargenats / April 17, 2024 / Comments Off on SEATAC FLIGHT-PATH CITIES: Funding to Correct Failing Noise Remediation Project

Back to News Center Legislation (SB 5595) was delivered to the Governor on March 7 that would assist homeowners and businesses impacted by a noise from SeaTac International Airport. Sen. Karen Kaiser of Des Moines said the bill, approved unanimously in the Senate, and 83-13 in the House, would mitigate…

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KENT SCHOOLS: 2024 Capital Projects and Technology Replacement Levy

By smargenats / April 16, 2024 / Comments Off on KENT SCHOOLS: 2024 Capital Projects and Technology Replacement Levy

Back to News Center The Kent School District’s 2023 bond measure failed to pass, so the school board unanimously approved a resolution to seek voter approval of a levy on April 23, 2024, to fund a portion of the projects that were part of the bond measure, and which were…

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