A rushed fix of the Hirst ruling won’t solve Washington’s water woes

Posted at A Rushed “Fix” of Hirst Ruling Won’t Solve Water Woes — 9/13/2017

Counter to the narrative that has been pressed by opposition, the Washington State Supreme Court’s water-availability Hirst decision isn’t in need of a “fix.” What we need is good planning, resources and the support it takes to implement effectively.

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A rushed fix of the Hirst ruling won’t solve Washington’s water woes

Posted at A Rushed “Fix” of Hirst Ruling Won’t Solve Water Woes — 9/13/2017

Counter to the narrative that has been pressed by opposition, the Washington State Supreme Court’s water-availability Hirst decision isn’t in need of a “fix.” What we need is good planning, resources and the support it takes to implement effectively.

Read at A Rushed “Fix” of Hirst Ruling Won’t Solve Water Woes »

The Board Has Ruled: Aspirational Is Not Enough

On August 17, the Growth Management Hearing ruled that Thurston County’s climate element does not comply with the GMA.

This decision matters well beyond Thurston County. It provides guidance on what compliance with HB 1181 looks like: climate planning that is built to work, not just sound right.
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Marcella Buser
August 28, 2026

September Comp Plan Happy Hour

✨Let’s Get Together✨ Is Seattle’s Comp Plan process currently moving forward? Sadly, no, we are yet again, delayed. Are we still hosting monthly happy hours in the meantime? You bet! Our next stop is in Ballard at Old Stove Brewery, … Continue reading →

Cat Huber
August 26, 2026