John McKay
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No Irrigation Shortages This Year – Feds Say Plenty of Water for All
April 8, 2013 The Federal Bureau of Reclamation just released its "Total Water Supply Available" report for 2013 and it shows no shortages are expected.
The TWSA is based on current river flows, precipitation, mountain snow pack, and reservoir levels as of April 1
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Can Mid-Columbia Microbreweries Afford Gov. Inslee’s Proposed Beer Tax?
April 3, 2013 Gov. Jay Inslee recently rolled out his budget plan. Newstalk 870 reported late last week part of Inslee's new Working Washington Budget Priorities includes extending a temporary Business and Occupation tax and a temporary $.50 per gallon beer tax. This would include microbreweries, who are currently exempt.
The two taxes were part of for
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Smash and Grab Burglars Blamed for 32 Tri-Cities Break-ins in Recent Weeks
April 3, 2013 Local law enforcement officials are searching for what they believe could be a group of burglars working together.
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Gov. Inslee Doesn’t Want Bars to Allow Smoking Marijuana
April 2, 2013 According to the Associated Press, Gov. Jay Inslee wants the state Liquor Control Board to figure out how to stop the spread of bars that allow patrons to consume marijuana on site.
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Seahawk License Plates Could be Coming – Legislature Debating Proposal
March 28, 2013 If a bill in Olympia gets approved, Seattle football (and Sounders soccer) fans will be able to display their support on license plates.
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Sequestration Cuts Air Force Raptors From 2013 Water Follies
March 20, 2013 Since early March, reports have been filtering in from the Department of Defense about Air Force and Navy demonstration teams cutting performances at airshows this year due to the sequester budget cuts
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Oregon Legislature to Consider Legalizing Pot – Public Hearing Set for April
March 20, 2013 Less than three months after Washington's new pot law went into effect, Oregon will consider legalizing marijuana for recreational use. A public hearing is scheduled for next month. Much like in Washington, the Oregon measure would allow pot to be sold, taxed at a rate of $35 an ounce, and sold through state-licensed stores.
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Yakima Church Hosting Gun Training Classes – Dozens of Women Participating
March 19, 2013 The Open Bible Church is probably one place a criminal might want to avoid.
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You’re Invited to The Tri-City Americans 2013 Playoff Rally Tuesday!
March 18, 2013 Come out to the Three Rivers Convention Center Tuesday to cheer on your TC Americans!
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Drinking & Driving St. Patty’s Weekend Will Cost You Lots of ‘Green’ From DUI Emphasis Patrols
March 14, 2013 St. Patrick's Day is one of the most heavily-monitored holidays when it comes to DUI patrols.
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Yes, There WILL Be Green Beer at Saturday’s Tri-City Americans Game
March 14, 2013 If you're 21 or older, there will be green beer in celebration of St. Patrick's Day when the Tri-City Americans take on Spokane in the final regular season home game this Saturday at the Toyota Center.
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Tri-City Americans Face Spokane in First Round of WHL Playoffs – Schedule Released
March 13, 2013 For the third straight season, the Tri-City Americans will open the WHL playoffs vs. the Spokane Chiefs. It won't matter who finishes 4th or 5th in the Western Conference.