OLYMPIA, Wash. - A bill in front of lawmakers in Olympia would take steps to accelerate removal of natural gas from homes and buildings, including use for space heating, furnaces, water heaters, interior gas fireplaces and barbeque grills. The bill was co-sponsored by Democratic 40th District Representative Alex Ramel, and is intended to fight climate change.
Submitted by Thurston County The National Weather Service is predicting freezing temperatures with a high probability of snow for the region, beginning Thursday, February 11. Temperatures will be at or below freezing from Thursday, February 11, through Sunday, February 14, with Thurston County expecting to see anywhere from four to eight inches of snow.
The city's plan includes long-term goals to significantly reduce waste and greenhouse emissions. Photo credit: City of Kirkland At the end of last year, the city of Kirkland adopted a comprehensive set of goals and plans to build sustainability into almost every aspect of city life and governance.
Puget Sound Energy says it is again looking at building a new transmission line on Bainbridge Island because residents have been asking for improved reliability. Twice previously, BI residents have fought similar proposals. Just last month BI experienced power outages, some of which were caused by a tree falling on the Winslow Tap line.
Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan signed a recently-passed bill into law Monday, effectively banning natural gas space and water heating in new apartments, hotels, and commercial buildings. How a gas ban in Seattle could affect housing market City councilmembers unanimously approved the measure last week, as part of a larger vote to bring the city into alignment with other Washington state building codes.
Fewer crashes, improved traffic flow and removing three fish passage barriers are key goals of a roundabout to be built on Highway 305 at Northeast Adas Will Lane. The state Department of Transporation gave a presentation to the Bainbridge Island City Council on it last week.
Details for NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS The Housing Authority of Skagit County (HASC) is qualifying General and specialty contractors for rehabilitation of approximately 36 houses owned by low and moderate income homeowners in Skagit County, Washington.
Sara Nelson, co-owner of Fremont Brewing, is running for the Seattle City Council seat that council President M. Lorena González is vacating to run for mayor. Five others have filed to run for the citywide seat González is vacating, but Nelson is the only candidate to emerge from the business community.
After several slow winter months, Seattle-area home sellers appeared ready to make a move in January, listing more new homes on the market than they did in November and December. But the new options offered little respite for buyers, with many new listings snapped up in less than a month.
Solar power can make a lot of sense even in the cloudy Northwest, but you have to do your homework. Here's how to get started. By Snohomish County PUD In the Northwest, February can seem like a strange time to talk about the sun.
SEATTLE (AP) - The Seattle City Council has unanimously approved changes to energy codes that will further clamp down on natural gas use in new commercial and apartment buildings taller than three sto
February 2, 2021 Our Renton Weekly contains news and information about city events, activities, and initiatives. It is emailed to subscribers every week. Use the language button at the top of the page to translate Staying connected with our seniors during this time of social distancing is crucial.
SEATTLE - The Seattle City Council has unanimously approved changes to energy codes that will further clamp down on natural gas use in new commercial and apartment buildings taller than three stories. The Seattle Times reports the ordinance approved Monday bans natural gas for space heating in new construction of these buildings, or for use in replacement heating systems in older buildings.
The Seattle City Council on Monday unanimously approved Commercial Energy Code updates that will advance electrification of the city's building sector through amended insulation, space heating, water heating and lighting requirements.
"In 1960, all the people in Washington (state) could fit into King County today. That's how much we've grown." Director of Skagit
Its yellow exterior may display No. 00, but the newest addition to Central Kitsap School District's bus fleet is the first of its kind in Kitsap County. Dozens of students at PineCrest Elementary in East Bremerton are enjoying a unique ride to school these days in an electric bus that began its transportation duties on Jan.
Interstate grid operator Southwest Power Pool has expanded its wholesale energy market, the latest step in a series of nationwide moves aimed at bringing more efficiency to parts of the country rich in renewable energy potential, but lacking in the energy trading regimes to make the best use of it.
50K from foundation Bainbridge Schools Foundation has awarded grants to each district principal to address COVID-19 impacts on their schools. Totaling $50,000, these funds can be used in a number of ways, from enhancing safety protocols to addressing program needs that have been created by both remote learning and hybrid reopening.
EDITOR'S NOTE: South King Media Founder/Publisher Scott Schaefer serves on the Board of Directors for the Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce. Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce's 2021 PNW Sustainability Summit was held on Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021.
Driving without a license plate, a collision with a fallen tree, and downed power lines. BLACK DIAMOND Jan. 17 - A call about a suicidal individual was originally received by the Kent Police Department, but then transferred to Black Diamond. Officers made contact with the man, who confirmed he was suicidal.