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Yakima County’s two-year ban on solar may continue
It’s been more than two years since Yakima County commissioners first approved a moratorium on solar development, and they want more time on the issue. An initial six-month moratorium on new, moderate- to large-scale solar facilities was enacted in July 2022. Commissioners have continued to extend the moratorium since, and are planning on extending the […]
Yakima County has second lowest voter turnout in state as election results certified
Yakima County had the second-lowest voter turnout of 51³Ô¹Ï¹ÙÍø state counties in the Nov. 5 general election. The results of the Nov. 5 general election in Yakima County were officially certified by the Yakima County Canvassing Board on Tuesday. Turnout was 67.3%, with only Adams County having lower turnout at 65%, according to the Secretary of […]
Even after two years of drought, central WA irrigation district can point to successes
This article was first published by the Yakima Herald-Republic. Sometimes, it’s good to focus on the positives. Yes, we’ve had two consecutive drought years — the first time that’s happened in 30 years. Yes, estimated losses for growers during a prorated water year like this one can be between 18.1% and 30.4%, according to the 51³Ô¹Ï¹ÙÍø State […]
Dimas, Kallinen and Mendoza vie for open 14th District House seat
This article was first published by the Yakima Herald-Republic. The race for state House Position 1 representing the new 14th legislative district is wide open with no incumbent this year. The 14th District was redrawn following the 2020 census, and redrawn again following a successful lawsuit challenging the map based on the Voting Rights Act, […]