 Shearing sheep in a late Oregon winter. (photo/Linda Watkins) |
Washington and Idaho legislative sessions moved toward final budget decisions as March moved into April, while Oregon's legislators began rolling out their major initial proposals - though final action there may be several months away.
Economic indicators in Oregon and Washington continued cautiously upward, though on a slow trajectory.
Some of the larger stories in the Washington edition:
CenturyLink-Qwest merger completed
Still little consensus over Alaskan Way
Highway spending report
Efficiency projects launched at UW
In the Oregon edition:
Budget committee chairs release proposal
CenturyLink-Qwest merger completed
Not all Portland utility money goes to utilities
New biodiesel fuel requirement
In the Idaho edition:
Third bill in Luna proposal passes
CenturyLink-Qwest merger completed
PUC rejects conservation fund proposal
A child abuse proclamation