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Avista Seeks Rate Increase to Fund Energy Efficiency Programs
2+ hour, 26+ min ago (203+ words) LEWISTON, ID " Avista Utilities has filed an application with the Idaho Public Utilities Commission seeking approval for a rate increase to fund its energy efficiency programs. The programs are designed to help Avista's Idaho customers conserve energy and reduce costs....
Washington State Takes Another Step to Link its Carbon Market With California
1+ day, 13+ hour ago (798+ words) OLYMPIA, WA " Washington's cap-and-trade program could soon link with carbon markets in California and Quebec, a move that agency officials say would decrease and stabilize decarbonization costs. The state Department of Ecology released a draft linkage agreement on Tuesday and…...
Idaho Legislature might bring back presidential primary, after caucus had ‘dismal’ turnout
2+ day, 6+ hour ago (396+ words) BOISE, ID " After Idaho's 2024 presidential caucus drew low voter turnout, Republican state lawmakers are considering reinstating the presidential primary. About 93% of Idaho's registered Republicans didn't vote in GOP presidential caucus Idaho's voter turnout for the 2024 presidential caucus was "dismal," Secretary…...
Public meeting set in Lewiston for migratory game bird season proposals
2+ day, 9+ hour ago (172+ words) Public meeting set in Lewiston for migratory game bird season proposals'Dailyfly News Public meeting set in Lewiston for migratory game bird season proposals LEWISTON, ID " Idaho Fish and Game is asking for public input on proposed migratory game bird hunting…...
WA governor: Passage of income tax could slip to 2027
2+ day, 19+ hour ago (567+ words) OLYMPIA, WA " Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson warned Tuesday that the income tax Democratic state lawmakers are pressing to approve in the next nine days might have to wait until next year. The governor and lawmakers have been unable to resolve…...
Washington tech sector leaders warn income tax would ‘undermine’ their industry
4+ day, 3+ hour ago (360+ words) OLYMPIA, WA " A dozen Washington tech sector leaders have released a letter warning that a proposed income tax on people making $1 million or more a year could undermine their industry's development and progression. "As experts and innovators in the field…...
WSU Faculty Member Discusses Media Literacy for Senior Citizens
1+ week, 1+ day ago (158+ words) WSU Faculty Member Discusses Media Literacy for Senior Citizens'Dailyfly News PULLMAN, WA " Washington State University faculty member Erica Weintraub Austin will discuss media literacy strategies for navigating today's news and information landscape during a free public talk on Thursday, February…...
Idaho Secretary of State Phil McGrane Announces Reelection Bid
1+ week, 1+ day ago (253+ words) BOISE, ID " Phil McGrane announced Tuesday that he is seeking reelection, citing his record on elections oversight, public lands management, and business regulation. McGrane, first elected as Idaho's Secretary of State in 2022, said in a campaign announcement that his office…...
Tension Rising Over how to Spend Revenue From Proposed Washington State Income Tax
2+ week, 2+ day ago (1257+ words) OLYMPIA, WA " A day after the Washington state Senate approved an income tax on millionaire earners, Gov. Bob Ferguson said he's still not satisfied with the bill. He's previously preached the need to pump a significant portion of the proceeds…...
Washington Senate Bill Would Revert 2025 Estate Tax Rate Increases to Prior Levels as Income Tax Debate Continues
2+ week, 4+ day ago (533+ words) OLYMPIA, WA " As majority Democrats in Olympia push ahead with a controversial income tax bill, they are also moving to roll back another tax-the-rich policy passed during the 2025 session. Senate Bill 6347, authored by Sen. Claudia Kauffman, D-Kent, would change the…...