As a way to discourage the waste spawned by hundreds of millions of plastic and paper bags, the Seattle Times reports today that city officials are proposing making stores charge customers 20 cents for each disposable bag. Customers would be encouraged to bring their own…
In the race to replace retiring state Rep. Lynn Schindler, R-Otis Orchards, local attorney Matt Shea has a big early lead in fundraising.Shea, according to financial disclosure reports filed with the state, had raised about $13,500 for the race by late February. Fellow contenders Diana…
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