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Washington State Faces Dangerously Low Temperatures Amid Cold Snap

Washington State Faces Dangerously Low Temperatures Amid Cold Snap

Washington State is currently experiencing a significant cold snap, with dangerously low temperatures prompting a cold weather advisory from the National Weather Service. The advisory is in effect through Wednesday, and the Washington State Department of Health has urged residents to take precautions. The cold conditions pose risks such as hypothermia and frostbite, particularly for vulnerable groups like outdoor workers, the elderly, and those without adequate shelter or heating. Many cities and counties have opened or extended hours at warming centres to provide relief.
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Washington State Faces Budget Shortfall Despite New Income Tax Projections

Washington State Faces Budget Shortfall Despite New Income Tax Projections

Washington State is confronting a persistent budget shortfall for the third consecutive year, as recent tax receipt forecasts indicate flat revenue. The latest forecast, released on Friday, shows only a modest increase of $22 million for the current budget ending June 30, 2027, and $430 million for the subsequent 2027-29 biennial spending cycle, compared to June estimates. This is insufficient to cover a several hundred-million-dollar deficit in the 2028 fiscal year and a projected multi-billion-dollar shortfall in the next budget. K.D. Chapman-See, director of the Office of Financial Management, noted that the forecast makes the budget picture slightly worse for next year. However, a potential silver lining comes from the state's new 9.9% income tax on individual and household wage income above $1 million, signed into law by Governor Bob Ferguson in March. This tax, slated to take effect on January 1, 2028, is now projected to generate significantly more revenue than initially anticipated, with Chief Econ...
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How many US LBM Coaches Poll top 25 teams will Oklahoma face in 2026?

How many US LBM Coaches Poll top 25 teams will Oklahoma face in 2026?

The Oklahoma Sooners have a tough road ahead with five teams on the schedule featured in the US LBM Coaches Poll.
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Jeremiah Smith earns Big Ten and National Player of the Week

Jeremiah Smith earns Big Ten and National Player of the Week

Jeremiah Smith put on a show against Illinois and has been recognized by the Big Ten and the Associated Press.
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What Brent Brennan said at his press conference to open Cincinnati week

What Brent Brennan said at his press conference to open Cincinnati week

It was far from a perfect performance, but after rallying from an early 14-0 hole Arizona beat Washington State to improve to 3-1. The games only get tougher, though, as unbeaten Cincinnati comes to Casino Del Sol Stadium on Saturday night. The Wildcats broke down the good and bad of the WSU game on Sunday […]
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Texas Longhorns hold firm at No. 1 in new US LBM Coaches Poll

Texas Longhorns hold firm at No. 1 in new US LBM Coaches Poll

After a hard fought 20-17 win over the Tennessee Volunteers in Knoxville, the Texas Longhorns remain No. 1 in the newest US LBM Coaches Poll.
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BYU holds steady, Cincinnati wins to move up in power ranking

BYU holds steady, Cincinnati wins to move up in power ranking

Cincinnati and Oklahoma State had the most notable wins of the week in Big 12 football, but BYU holds steady at the top.
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Big 12 football power rankings after Week 4: A shuffled top 3

Big 12 football power rankings after Week 4: A shuffled top 3

Colorado falls again after losing to Baylor, while BYU stays No. 1 and Utah climbs in our updated Big 12 football power rankings after Week 4.
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Overreactions, report card from UC Bearcats win vs. Kansas State

Overreactions, report card from UC Bearcats win vs. Kansas State

Here are overreactions and grades from the Cincinnati Bearcats win against Kansas State from Enquirer beat writer Scott Springer.
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Washington Public Lands Commissioner Reduces Forest Protection Goal, Seeks Legislative Authority for New Revenue Streams

Washington Public Lands Commissioner Reduces Forest Protection Goal, Seeks Legislative Authority for New Revenue Streams

Washington Public Lands Commissioner Dave Upthegrove has revised his goal for protecting older state forests from timber harvest, reducing the target from 77,000 acres to 55,000 acres. This adjustment, announced on Thursday, was attributed in part to mapping errors, with many parcels in the original figure being small or already protected. The 55,000 acres are currently exempt from logging until 2030. Upthegrove is now urging the state Legislature to grant the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) broader authority to generate revenue from state lands, moving beyond traditional logging. He highlighted that the agency's current forestry business model has led to a financial crisis over the past decade, with a key forestry account nearly going negative. The DNR oversees nearly 6 million acres of state public land, including 3 million acres of 'trust lands' that generate revenue primarily from logging for schools and local governments. The timber industry, represented by Heath Heikkila of the American Forest ...
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Washington Public Lands Commissioner Proposes New Funding to Protect Forests and Support Local Governments

Washington Public Lands Commissioner Proposes New Funding to Protect Forests and Support Local Governments

Washington's Commissioner of Public Lands, Dave Upthegrove, has introduced a new funding strategy aimed at conserving older forests while simultaneously ensuring revenue streams for schools and local governments. This updated approach, outlined in a recent news conference, seeks to move away from a sole reliance on traditional timber harvesting. The Washington Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is exploring various tools, including conservation easements, potential carbon-market revenue, and additional state funding. Upthegrove emphasized that the state is facing an ecological and economic crisis due to current practices. The DNR is also considering adjustments to management fees that contribute to county governments and school construction. Specifically, there's a proposal to increase the management fee share from 25% to 27% on state Forest Board lands, which would generate an estimated $1 million. Another proposal suggests raising fees from 31% to 32% on federal trust lands, supporting school construc...
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Washington Lands Commissioner Seeks Alternatives to Logging for Department Funding

Washington Lands Commissioner Seeks Alternatives to Logging for Department Funding

Washington Lands Commissioner Dave Upthegrove is advocating for alternative funding methods for the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to reduce reliance on timber sales. Upthegrove, who previously pledged to conserve 77,000 acres of timberland in Western Washington (later refined to 55,000 acres), acknowledged that this pledge was unrealistic under current laws, as timber sales are crucial for funding the DNR. He stated that the department is currently losing money due to flat management fees for 12 years and declining timber sale prices, while inflation has increased costs. Upthegrove plans to ask the Board of Natural Resources for permission to lease forests to tribes, public entities, and environmental groups. Additionally, he seeks legislative approval for the DNR to sell "ecosystem services," such as carbon storage, to generate revenue. He emphasized that without these new authorities, the 55,000 acres currently set aside for conservation might need to be included in future harvest plans to fund t...