Wauconda NewsLocal news for Wauconda, WA continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Proposed Western 'eco-region' dies in Legislature- February 29, 2008 "We don't need wolves in our backyard and grizzlies in our front yard" A bill backing a massive "Yellowstone-to-Yukon" conservation initiative has died in the statehouse after Northeastern Washington residents trekked to Olympia to blast the plan. via The Spokesman-Reviewhttp://www.topix.net/city/wauconda-wa/2008/02/proposed-western-eco-region-dies-in-legislat... Massive Environmental Overlay Coming to Washington State- February 27, 2008 "As arancher, how will I comply with possible new regulations on how I can graze cattle And, how will I protect my family, pets and livestock from dangerouspredators once all the protections are put in place This plan is nuts." The Nature Conservancy, working with several other environmental groups, isasking for $5.5 million to purchase land in the Okanogan-Similkameen area ofOkanogan County, which is an additional part of the effort ... via NW Republicanhttp://www.topix.net/city/wauconda-wa/2008/02/massive-environmental-overlay-coming-to-wash... Feb. 21: Scam reported concerning license tab renewal- February 22, 2008 "It's unfortunate that some people will prey on the hard-working folks who are just trying to do the right thing by keeping their vehicles registered." Scam reported concerning license tab renewal State Representatives Bob Sump and Joel Kretz are warning 7th District residents of a scam that lures car owners to renew their tabs over the telephone. via Omak-Okanogan County Chroniclehttp://www.topix.net/city/wauconda-wa/2008/02/feb-21-scam-reported-concerning-license-tab-... State Fish and Wildlife officials backing effort to make hunting cougars with dogs permanent- February 2, 2008 "Voters who supported the hounding ban should be very aware there's this not-so-subversive attempt to completely gut I-655. The pilot is going to be made permanent, and even expanded to other counties, and their will is being skirted" Hunters could continue to use dogs to track and kill cougars in Chelan, Okanogan and at least three other counties under a bill sponsored by three North Central Washington lawmakers. via Wenatchee Worldhttp://www.topix.net/city/wauconda-wa/2008/02/state-fish-and-wildlife-officials-backing-ef... |