Toxics Cleanup Program News Today

The West Plains Water Coalition continues its call on the state and federal government to do more.

<strong> New updates contain material changes that will impact the course of cleanups in the state</strong>

State officials have identified the Chevron gas station at 7 E. Rose St. as the source of the gasoline that either seeped into the basement sumps or permeated the air

Zap Energy receives $5 million for fusion energy plant and Kenmore Air offering flight from Everett to Victoria.

The Washington State Department of Ecology issued a $53,000 fine against Egg Lake Quarry, run by Myron Williams Inc., at the end of March. Williams Inc. has 30 days to either pay the fine or appeal to the Emissions Control Hearings Board. Owner Myron Williams said he will appeal.

For years, people have been dealing with foul smells, loud noises, and blowing debris from two landfills in Yakima County. Now, the Washington Department of Ecology is helping with a new cleanup plan for one of those facilities.

For years, people have been dealing with foul smells, loud noises, and blowing debris from two landfills in Yakima County. Now, the Washington Department of Ecology is helping with a new cleanup plan for one of those facilities.

  Per Governor Inslee’s Proclamation 21-14.2 (Download PDF reader), Washington State employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. As a condition of employment, the successful candidate will be required to provide proof of their COVID-19 vaccination as part of the hiring process, prior t...