WHATCOM COUNTY,Wash. -- Operators of oil refineries including the BP Cherry Point and Conoco Phillips refineries in Whatcom County are keeping a close eye on proposed legislation in Olympia.
Environmentalists are supporting a bill that would significantly raise an existing tax on some environmentally hazardous substances, such as oil products.
Backers say the tax would raise $225 million-dollars a year that could be applied to the state's budget deficit.
Opponents say it would result in higher prices at the gas pump.
A bill to impose a new tax on crude oil refined in the state has died in the legislature.
Awards organizer: "I don’t think there’s ever been a more important time to recognize, honor and encourage businesses and business people for what they do.”
Urban Transition Studios presented its ideas for turning Bellingham into a “more urban and sustainable community” at the city council chambers Wednesday.
Oregon Senator Ron Wyden is saying any issues with Newport pale in comparison to the environmental and health hazards affecting the Port of Bellingham.
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