Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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OLYMPIA, Mar. 10 –– President Donald Trump’s order withdrawing the United States from the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) was issued with the promise of saving American jobs, but it may also mean fewer opportunities for Washington farmers. The agricultural industry supported the TPP. Washington wheat growers hoped it would help them expand their markets in countries like Vietnam and Malaysia where demand for grain is growing. Wheat is a $600 million industry in Washington, which ranks fifth in the country for wheat production. Last year, wheat...
OLYMPIA –– You could be paying by the mile rather than by the gallon if a new program by the Washington State Transportation Commission (WSTC) becomes standard for motorists. Starting this fall, a one-year pilot program begins, experimenting with fees based on distance traveled rather than the amount of gas purchased. The live portion of the program includes up to 2,000 volunteer state motorists who will test one of four payment systems and then vote on a preferred method. The first system involves purchasing a yearlong permit that allows mot...
