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Space Needle

Seattle's iconic 605-foot observation tower with 360-degree city views.

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Clark County Event Center presents master plan and $30M bond-funded projects

The Clark County Event Center presented a 2023 master plan update and a phased project list funded by state sales-tax credits and a proposed 30‑year bond; near-term work includes an administrative office expansion, new maintenance shop, replacement of two south halls, a covered rental pavilion, and food-service upgrades.

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Planning staff show comp‑plan overlays as residents press county on density, roads and services

A mapping presentation overlaid comp‑plan, zoning and road plans in the I‑5/179/11th corridor, highlighting upzones (for example OR‑22 → OR‑36, R‑12 → R‑24), proposed apartment projects and connectivity constraints; residents were urged to submit comments before the October hearings.

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County presents 2027–2032 Transportation Improvement Program, staff says most six‑year projects are reasonably funded

Transportation staff reviewed the county’s six‑year TIP, highlighted major projects (179th Street corridor roundabout and bridges, 15th Avenue extensions, bridge and culvert replacements) and said most construction projects on the six‑year schedule are reasonably funded though two fish‑passage projects depend on competitive state grants.

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County leaders outline $366M jail bond and $51.4M levy lid lift; staff argue phased expansion needed

Sue Marshall (District 5) and Dave Shook (director of jail services) told the La Center meeting the county will seek a $366 million, 30‑year bond to raise jail capacity from 519 to 739 beds and a $51.4 million levy lid lift to fund staffing; both measures would appear on the ballot and officials said both must pass to proceed.

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Planning commission reviews Gorge disaster‑recovery code amendments, staff to seek Gorge Commission concurrence

County planners reviewed Columbia River Gorge Commission disaster‑recovery amendments that govern rebuilding after wildfires, floods and landslides; commissioners pressed staff on homeowner impacts, septic utility conflicts and whether the county has flexibility within the federally guided scenic area.

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Final design chosen for iconic Nullarbor photo stop

The Western Australia–South Australia border sign has stood tall for three decades, but it is now set to be replaced. #national #wa

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Pilbara traditional owner’s rock art damage complaint goes to UN rights council

Murujuga traditional custodian Raelene Cooper is travelling to Geneva to address the UN Human Rights Council on Wednesday, detailing her complaint to the council about feared damage to the rock art. #national #wa

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Panel questions whether guarantee interpretation is a matter of law or requires remand

A judge asked whether, if the court finds the trial court misread the guarantee, further factual proceedings are necessary or whether the appellate court can resolve the interpretive question as a matter of law; counsel for Paul said no remand is needed if the guarantee is unambiguous.

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Respondent tells court key exhibits were not admitted and denies state action

Respondent's counsel urged affirmance, saying the trial court’s rulings were supported by evidence and that many documents appellants cite—such as a map used in discovery—were not admitted; counsel said the trooper was hired off duty and did not act as a state actor.

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Appellant tells court the guarantee is a 'stand‑alone' contract limiting Paul's liability

James Ware, representing Anthony Paul, argued the guarantee's internal definitions make it unambiguous and that the court should not use the lease amendment or other extrinsic documents to expand Paul's obligations beyond Hush Labs.