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$12.2M in grants for watershed restoration

By JOURNAL STAFF

The King County Flood Control District has approved more than $12.2 million in grant funding for 80 watershed restoration and salmon recovery projects across the county.

India debuts new hydrogen train

India rolled out its first domestically built, hydrogen-powered train on Friday, a move aimed at expanding the use of clean energy in its vast rail network.


Tacoma adopts Critical Areas update

By JOURNAL STAFF

The Tacoma City Council voted last week to amend the city's Critical Areas Ordinance to strengthen environmental protections.


Council votes to cut utilities costs

By JOURNAL STAFF

For some, utilities bills are about to get cheaper.


Need for speed? Driving above the speed limit costs you — and doesn't actually save much time

By ALEXA ST. JOHN

Experts say driving the speed limit can save U.S. drivers at the gas pump.


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Money available for water quality work

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LA uses World Cup to show off upgraded public transit and test plans to hold car-free Olympics
Old libraries get modern cooling


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