As tree species face decline, ‘assisted migration’ gains popularity in Pacific Northwest

By  NATHAN GILLES  and  Columbia Insight The Associated Press PORTLAND, Oregon (AP) — As native trees in the Pacific Northwest die off due to climate changes, the U.S. Forest Service, Portland, Oregon and citizen groups around Puget Sound are turning to a deceptively simple climate adaptation strategy called “assisted migration.” As the world’s climate warms,

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Home-schoolers dismantled state oversight. Now they fear pushback

HOME-SCHOOL NATION Home-schoolers dismantled state oversight. Now they fear pushback. Some states are considering new regulations amid efforts by school-choice advocates to give home-school families taxpayer funding By Peter Jamison  and  Laura Meckler December 28, 2023 at 7:00 a.m. EST Ohio state Rep. Marilyn John (R) co-sponsored a school-choice bill that would have given public money

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Point Ruston debts grow amid investor lawsuits, overdue

By Debbie Cockrell Updated December 12, 2023 11:44 AM Properties at the residential and retail giant along Commencement Bay are deep in debt, with claims from investors, the EPA and others. The developers of Point Ruston transformed an environmental wasteland into a glittering development on Commencement Bay, but their project could now best be described

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Sound Transit nears approval on flat $3 fare

By  Mike Lindblom  Traffic Lab is a Seattle Times project that digs into the region’s thorny transportation issues to explore the policies and politics that determine how we get around and how billions of dollars in public money are spent. It is funded with the help of community sponsor PEMCO Mutual Insurance Company. Seattle Times editors

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How to add value to your home by financing a garage or ADU

By  Erik J. Martin Bankrate.com Detached structures are a great way to add space and value to your home. Whether it’s a workshop, storage space, garage or accessory dwelling unit (ADU), the presence of a detached structure to your property could positively impact its worth. While the long-term benefits are great, detached structures are expensive

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Burien chooses site for homeless shelter as county deadline passes

Burien has chosen this lot owned by Seattle City Light at South 136th Street and 4th Avenue South as the future site for a tiny home village. The village will use King County money and resources, after months of delay and debate around how to handle a growing number of homeless people in the public

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Huge spike in costs to help salmon could derail WA transportation budget

By David Kroman   and  Mike Reicher  Seattle Times staff reporters Times Watchdog stories dig deep to hold power accountable, right wrongs and create change. This work is made possible by The Seattle Times Investigative Journalism Fund. Donate today to support watchdog journalism in our community.   Come January, lawmakers will face a surprise that will strain Washington’s transportation

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