OLYMPIA -- A major rewrite of the state's clean water rules was put on hold today as Gov. Jay Inslee ordered the Department of Ecology to "reassess" the plan he proposed in 2015 year but did not pass this year's Legislature. The department may draft a new set of rules for pollution and fish consumption standards.
Spokane City Council President Ben Stuckart sent out a point-by-point rebuttal against the mayor and fire chief, following Wednesday's story about the council's decision to require at least two firefighters to respond to a call for help.
Gas tax goes up 7 cents tomorrow, and 4.9 cents next July 1. How much will your price at the pump go up? Here's our story from this morning, with a correction in the tax rate for 2016, and a link to the comments, which are flowing freely today.
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