WA state highways are trashed. Don’t expect the litter to be cleaned up any time soon Craig Sailor, The News Tribune
The state’s highways are looking like drive-thru trash heaps, and it’s unlikely to get better until cleanup programs mothballed by the COVID-19 pandemic can be restarted.
Careless drivers, unsecured loads and garbage spilling from roadside homeless encampments are the leading causes of the unsightly mess along Washington’s roads, according to those charged with preventing and cleaning it up.
“Roads don’t litter themselves,” said Steve Williams who leads the state Department of Ecology’s war on litter in the Northwest region.
Updated 3/3/2021 9:27 PM
Mount Prospect village board members voted Tuesday to approve the redevelopment of the Prospect Place shopping center, as well as a package of more than $4 million in financial incentives to support the downtown project.
The redevelopment of the property long associated with Keefer Pharmacy calls for the demolition of the current site, bounded by Prospect Avenue, Wille Street, Evergreen Avenue and Route 83.
First Equity Group plans to replace it with a $26.8 million, five-story building housing 80 apartments and about 10,000 square feet of ground-floor retail and restaurant space.
Community Development Director Bill Cooney said the village will contribute up to $3.7 million from the Prospect and Main Tax Increment Financing District toward the project. The village also will waive permit fees and about $350,000 in impact fees.
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Assistance
SUNDAY
Food distribution, by appointment, food pantry, North Corvallis Ministry Center, home of the Gathering Church, 5050 NE Elliott Circle. Call the church office at 541-220-1040 to make arrangements to pick up a box of food.
Corvallis Men s Shelter, 211 SE Chapman Place. Now serving men and women in need during the COVID emergency. Food, showers and laundry available from 1 to 6 p.m.; hot meal served from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.; overnight shelter not available.
South/East County Happenings, Jan. 28 [The San Diego Union-Tribune]
National City seeks civic volunteers
National City residents interested in serving on a city board or commission are invited to apply at www.nationalcityca.gov/government/boards-commissions. These groups make recommendations to the City Council and offer assistance in carrying out various parts of city government. Vacancies include: Library Board (Wednesday deadline) and Traffic Safety Commission (Feb. 17 deadline). Complete and submit an application to the City Clerk’s Office at 1243 National City Blvd., or by email to [email protected].
CV seeking COVID-19 champions
The city of Chula Vista is seeking nominations for its COVID-19 Community Champions. Nominate someone you know who is going above and beyond to support the community during the pandemic. Self submissions are welcome and encouraged, and all nominations are kept confidential. If selected, winners will receive a Chula Vista Champion graphic to displ
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