Legislators use Hirst to hold WA taxpayers hostage

Local legislators are frustrated with their inability to work through a negotiation on Hirst that would better plan water resources for rural communities. There are many paths forward that would continue to protect farms, wildlife and property owners.

Legislators use Hirst to hold WA taxpayers hostage

Local legislators are frustrated with their inability to work through a negotiation on Hirst that would better plan water resources for rural communities. There are many paths forward that would continue to protect farms, wildlife and property owners.

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