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OLYMPIA – Commissioner of Public Lands Peter Goldmark has proposed releasing $10 million from a state forestland management account for distribution to 20 ‘timber counties’. “Counties are cutting budgets and strapped for cash. When we can, we should provide some relief,” Commissioner of Public Lands Peter Goldmark said. “I believe that we can afford to redistribute $10 million to the counties to aide them through unprecedented budgetary challenges.” The Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) manages millions of acres of...
Wahkiakum County general election results remained unchanged after election workers counted another batch of votes Monday. In voting for a seat on the board of commissioners for Port District No. 2, Lori Scott maintained her lead over Carlton Appelo. Scott led 322-268 in the initial tally November 8 and still led 390-340 after votes were counted Monday. In voting for seats on the Cathlamet Town Council, incumbent Steven McNicholas led write-in candidate Dale Jacobson by a vote of 110-65. McNicholas led 97-61 in the initial tally. Dick Swart, a...