Responsible Growth NE Washington

Comp Plan 2020 Visioning Workshop in Newport, WA.
2019-06-13 18:00 - 20:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Newport High School
Pend Oreille County is seeking public input on the scope, vision and topics to be addressed in the County’s 2020 Comprehensive Plan update. All plan elements, maps, goals and policies will be updated during the process. You are invited to attend an upcoming meeting: Newport High School Multi-purpose room, June 13th @ 6:00 pm.

Comp Plan 20/20 Visioning Workshop in Ione, WA.
2019-06-12 18:00 - 20:00 | Ione Community Center, 210 Blackwell Street, Ione, WA, United States
Pend Oreille County is seeking public input on the scope, vision and topics to be addressed in the County’s 2020 Comprehensive Plan update. All plan elements, maps, goals and policies will be updated during the process. You are invited to attend an upcoming meeting: Ione Community Center on June 12th @ 7:00 pm.

Comp Plan Visioning Workshop in Cusick, WA
2019-06-11 19:00 - 21:00 | Cusick Community Center, Cusick, WA, United States
Pend Oreille County is seeking public input on the scope, vision and topics to be addressed in the County’s 2020 Comprehensive Plan update. All plan elements, maps, goals and policies will be updated during the process. You are invited to attend an upcoming meeting: Cusick Community Center on June 11th @ 7:00 pm.

Indian Creek Bio-Blitz, June 9-10.
2019-06-10 05:00 - 11:30 | WA
ICCF BioBlitz Brochure

Indian Creek Bio-Blitz, June 9-10.
2019-06-09 12:00 - 22:00 | Indian Creek Community Forest, 1802 Indian Creek Road, Newport, WA, 99156, United States

Paris to Pittsburgh Climate Change Movie Series
2019-03-21 18:30 - 20:30 | Garland Theatre in Spokane, WA
350 Spokane is pleased to announce the next installment of their climate change movie series. And, for the first time it will be hosted at the Garland Theatre. Paris to Pittsburgh celebrates how Americans are demanding and developing real solutions in the face of climate change.

Tools For Running an Effective NonProfit
2019-03-08 | CREATE Art Center, 900 West 4th Street, Newport, WA, 99156, United States
A daylong workshop for leaders of small, all or mostly volunteer organizations wanting to learn the basics on how to deliver on your mission.
Your organization exists to make a difference. A group of people got together—maybe including you—and founded a nonprofit corporation to tackle an important issue. That corporation is like a car. It has a shape and size, it needs to be registered, and the people in the car matter. You need fuel to propel it forward.
During Tools for Running an Effective Nonprofit, we will cover the basics of running a nonprofit. We will draw on tested tips and tools, including Washington Nonprofits’ four learning toolkits on boards, finance, law, and planning. You will leave with concrete next steps on how to strengthen your organization to better achieve your mission. Join us on this road trip to a strong nonprofit!

“I feel better prepared how to convey my organization’s story for the purpose of funding”
– Participant in Prosser

10th Annual Peace & Justice Action Conference
2019-02-22 - 2019-02-23 | Unitarian Universalist Church, 4340 W. Ft. George Wright Dr.,, Spokane, WA, United States
We have begun organizing our 10th Annual Peace & Justice Action Conference. It will be on February 22-23, 2019 to be held at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 4340 W. Ft. George Wright Dr., Spokane, WA.

Eastern Washington Legislative Conference
2019-01-26 | Spokane Valley United Methodist Church, 115 N. Raymond Street, Spokane Valley, WA, United States
Eastern WA Legislative Conference

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26Jan2019

Saturday, January 26, 9 am – 3 pm
Spokane Valley United Methodist Church, 115 N. Raymond Rd, Spokane Valley, WA 99206
Join Earth Ministry at this conference for faithful advocacy during Legislative Session. The theme for this year’s gathering is to “Inform, Inspire, & Involve
Earth Ministry is happy to once again be leading the workshop on environmental issues.
The conference will include a panel discussion on how a religious grounding helps generate policies that improve lives and society. The afternoon will have various workshops, as well as an overview of issues coming before the 2019 Washington State Legislature, and a presentation on tools for effective advocacy.
The Fig Tree partners with Earth Ministry, Catholic Charities of Eastern Washington, the Faith Action Network of Washington, the Spokane District of the Pacific Northwest United Methodist Conference, Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia the NAACP for this event.
To RSVP, send $20 ($15 each for a group of five or more) to The Fig Tree, 1323 S. Perry St., Spokane, WA 99202, or call and pay at the door. For an extra donation, community agencies may bring displays to share in a resource fair.
For information, call 535-4112, or 535-1813, email event@thefigtree.org or share the flier online at www.thefigtree.org/FigTreeEvent.pdf.

2019 Washington State legislative session starts.
2019-01-14 | WA
Want 100% Clean Energy in Washington?
The 2019 Washington State legislative session starts January 14. Our representatives will take up several important climate bills, chief among them is one that commits our whole state to 100% clean, renewable electricity by 2045. Although the bill is not perfect (what bill is?!), it has very important and enforceable interim targets, including no coal in our grid by 2025 and 80% renewable electricity by 2030.
View the 2019 Washington State legislative calendar at this link.
http://leg.wa.gov/legislature/Pages/Calendar.aspx

We Can Build A Fossil Free World Public Discussion
2019-01-08 18:30 - 20:00 | Wolff Auditorium, Jepson Hall, Gonzaga University Spokane, Washington, Spokane, WA, United States
The 2019 Washington State legislative session starts January 14. Our representatives will take up several important climate bills, chief among them is one that commits our whole state to 100% clean, renewable electricity by 2045. Although the bill is not perfect (what bill is?!), it has very important and enforceable interim targets, including no coal in our grid by 2025 and 80% renewable electricity by 2030.
Join 350 Spokane, Fuse Spokane, and Gonzaga University’s Environmental Studies Department for a discussion of the Washington 100% clean renewable electricity by 2045 bill and how we can help pass it.
*Tentative Agenda*
-Mayoral Candidate Ben Stuckart will sign the No Fossil Fuel Money Pledge and deliver a statement.
-Updates on 350 Spokane work groups and 2019 priorities
-Discussion of 2019 State legislative session, especially 100% renewable electricity Washington bill
-Preparation for January 29 lobby day in Olympia in support of climate bills

POC Planning Commission Meeting
2019-01-08 18:00 - 20:00 | Cusick Community Center, Cusick, WA, United States
Pend Oreille County Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing on the Comprehensive Plan Amendments, Tuesday, January 8th, 6:00 pm at the Cusick Community Center.
The optional DNS process is being used and this may be the only opportunity to comment on the environmental impacts for the proposals (WAC 197-11-355).
Written comments from the public may be submitted to Pend Oreille County no later than January 4, 2018.
Contact Greg Snow 509.447.4821 for more information.

1st Power of Science Series: Priest River Temperature Study
2018-12-10 18:00 - 19:00 | Newport Public Library, 116 South Washington Avenue, Newport, WA, 99156, United States
Monday, December 10 / 6–7pm
Pend Oreille County Library (Newport Branch)

Priest River Temperature Study Presentation
Sponsored by the Kalispel Tribe, United States Geological Survey (USGS) and the Selkirk Alliance for Science
Cold, clean water is a necessity for native fish species to survive. Understanding where that cold water exists can help inform our understanding of how native fish are utilizing a waterbody and can help direct where we invest in projects that protect or improve the amount of cold water available. The Kalispel Tribe and USGS have been studying the temperatures in the Priest River and are excited to share the findings of this study.
Come on Down!
This is the first presentation in our “Power of Science” series. Learn about theexciting science that is occurring in Northeast Washington and Northern Idaho. RSVP on Facebook KNRD_Power of Science_Temp_Flyer

RG * NEW Past, Present & Future 1st Annual Anniversary Party
2018-12-08 14:00 - 16:00 | Oldtown Rotary Clubhouse, 68 Old Diamond Mill Road, 68 Old Diamond Mill Road, Oldtown, Idaho, 83822
All are invited to RG * NEW’s 1st Annual Anniversary Party to be held at the Rotary Clubhouse at 68 Old Diamond Mill Road, Oldtown, Idaho, 83822.
The party will be a follow up to the movie “We the People 2.0.” It will include round table discussions and activities on where we’ve been, where we are and where we are going as a community in fighting the smelter.
Food and good cheer for all will be on the menu.
Happy Holidays.

Kalispel Tribe of Indians Air Quality 1 Public Hearing
2018-12-06 18:00 - 21:00 | 130 North Washington Avenue, PUD Conference Room.
“Public hearing: A public hearing is offered to provide interested parties the opportunity to present information and opinions to the EPA concerning our proposal. Interested parties may also submit written comments, as discussed below. A public hearing on this matter will be held on December 6, 2018, between 6:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time in the Newport Conference Room located in the Pend Oreille Public Utility District Building, 130 North Washington Street, Newport, Washington 83822. At the hearing, the hearing officer may limit oral testimony to 5 minutes per person. The hearing will be limited to the subject matter of this proposal, the scope of which is discussed below. Written comments may also be submitted at the hearing or by following the process described below. The EPA will not respond to comments during the public hearing. When we publish our final action, we will provide a written response to all relevant written or oral comments received on the proposal. The EPA will not be providing equipment for commenters to show overhead slides or make computerized slide presentations. A transcript of the hearing and written comments will be made available for copying during normal working hours at the address listed for inspection of documents, and also included in the docket for this proposed action. Any member of the public may provide written or oral comments and data pertaining to our proposal at the hearing. Note that any written comments and supporting information submitted during the comment period will be considered with the same weight as any oral comments presented at the public hearing.

PUD to hold Public Meeting on Budget & Rate Adjustments
2018-12-04 10:15 - 13:00 | 130 North Washington Avenue, Conference Room, Newport, Washington, 99156
Please plan on attending the PUD Public Hearing on the Budget and Rate “Adjustments” to be held December 4th @ 10:15am in the PUD Conference Room.

Holiday Artists' Shop
2018-11-29 10:00 - 2018-12-02 18:00 | Create Center, 900 West 4th Street, Newport, WA, 99156, United States

City of Newport Public Hearing on Annexation on the South Bench
2018-11-26 18:00 - 19:00 | 200 South Washington Avenue, Newport City Hall
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
There will be a public hearing November 26, 2018 at City Hall, 200 South Washington Avenue, Newport, WA 99156 at 6:00 PM held before the Newport Planning Commission regarding annexation applications received regarding Pend Oreille County Geographical ID’s: 453124410005, 463119070001, 463119070002, 463119060006, 463119060004, 453124410003, 463119060007.

Pend Oreille County Commissioners' Meet Nov. 26-27, 2018
2018-11-26 - 2018-11-27 | Pend Oreille County Court House
POC Commissioners will be holding their regular weekly meeting Monday, Nov. 26th and Tuesday, Nov. 27th. The agenda is attached.

One or more Commissioners may attend any of the following meetings/events:
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2018
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2018
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2018
1:00p.m.-TEDD, Colville
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2018
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2018
11:00a.m.-EWCoG, Davenport 1:30-3p.m.-SCRILS

POC Commissioners’ Agenda

Moskowitz Caribou Book Launch at REI
2018-11-20 18:00 - 20:00 | REI, 1125 North Monroe Street., Spokane, Washington
David Moskowitz, a biologist, photographer, author and outdoor educator, will present his newest book, “Caribou Rainforest: From Heartbreak to Hope” on Tuesday.
The event will start at 6 p.m. at REI (1125 N. Monroe St.)
“Caribou are a great case study for how difficult conservation is,” said Mark Hebblewhite, a wildlife biologist at the University of Montana who has studied caribou for 20 years. “The notion that we can save everything and have a fully healthy, vibrant and continually growing economy is just being challenged. We have more species on the endangered species list all the time.

Pend Oreille County Commissioners' Meeting
2018-11-19 - 2018-11-20 | Pend Oreille County Court House
POCC Agenda November 19 -20, 2018

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2018
6:00p.m.-Newport City Council
6:00p.m.-Cusick Town Council
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2018
7-8:00a.m.-Newport Chamber of Commerce,
Kelly’s
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2018
8:30-11:00a.m.-Economic Development Council,
Camas Center
10:00a.m.-NETCHD Board, Colville
10:00a.m.-Youth Task Force, Newport SD Brd Rm.
2:00p.m.-Parks Board, Public Works Conf. Room
3-6:45p.m.-Commissioner Kiss at Ione Office
7:00p.m.-Ione Town Council
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2018
County Offices Closed – Thanksgiving
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2018
County Offices Closed – Thanksgiving

"We the People 2.0" coming to Newport
2018-11-18 14:00 - 17:00 | Pend Oreille Playhouse, 236 South Union Avenue, Newport, WA, 99156, United States
Responsible Growth * NE Washington brings the film “We the People 2.0” to Newport with a complimentary screening at the Pend Oreille Playhouse at 236 South Union Avenue, on Sunday, November 18, 2018 at 2:00 pm.
This documentary, presented by Tree Media and the Community Environmental Legal Defense Fund (CELDF), tells the story of people across the U.S. who have faced decades of environmental assaults – such as fracking and (sewage) sludging on farmland – and what they are doing about it.
The film shares how they are working with CELDF and organizing to stop these assaults in their own communities through rights-based laws, and what they are doing about it.
Communities are joining across states to advance democratic and environmental rights, building the next citizens’ movement through Community Rights and Rights of Nature.
Events and circumstances that always seemed to be somewhere else are threatening to come to Newport in the form of PacWest Silicon Smelter. This film will be an opportunity to learn about planning our own community’s future.
A special guest from CELDF for Q & A follows the film.
The views of the guest and program are not necessarily the views of the Pend Oreille Playhouse or management.WTP-CELDF-Poster-17×22

Trout Unlimited Hosts Annual Meeting
2018-11-14 17:00 - 20:00 | DiLuna’s Cafe, 207 Cedar Street, Sandpoint, ID, United States
TU invites the public to join them for the annual meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 14, at DiLuna’s Cafe, 207 Cedar St., in Sandpoint. Social hour at 5:00 pm, followed by a no-host dinner at 6 pm. Dr. Francine Mejia, U.S. Geological Survey, will give a presentation on a Priest River Water Temperature Monitoring Project that she led last August.

Forest & Watershed Restoration Project public meeting
2018-11-07 18:00 - 20:00 | Camas Center Health and Wellness Center
Attend the Public Meeting on November 7th from 6pm – 8pm at the Camas Center for Community Wellness!
Healthy forests and watersheds that provide fish and wildlife habitat, clean water, and protect our social and cultural values are important to all who live and work in Pend Oreille County. When forests become overstocked, dense, and stressed, this sets the stage for insects, disease, and uncharacteristic wildfire to occur and threaten the very reason many of us live here.
The Kalispel Tribe of Indians, the Colville National Forest, and the Washington Department of Natural Resources (WA DNR) invite you to participate in planning a forest and watershed restoration project that spans multiple land ownerships and boundaries. We believe an all lands approach, with involvement from all parties, is a bold and necessary step to improve the current condition of our lands.
WE NEED YOUR HELP!
Attend this public meeting to share your thoughts and knowledge of the area and learn more about the project.

Spaghetti Feed & Auction
2018-10-27 17:00 - 20:00 | Hospitality House in Newport, WA, Newport, WA, 99156, United States
Help CANSS defray No Newport Smelter attorney fees. Enjoy good food, friends and a lively auction.

PacWest Scoping Comments Due
2018-10-26 | WA
All PacWest Scoping comments are due by October 26, 2018 @ 11:59 pm

"United by Water" showing at the Sandpoint Library
2018-10-20 12:30 - 15:00 | Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar Street, Sandpoint, ID, United States
Join The Idaho Mythweaver on October 20 at the Sandpoint Library for their first film as part of the Native Heritage Film Series. “United by Water” that documents the 2016 river journey of member tribes of the Upper Columbia United Tribes — Kootenai, Kalispel, Coeur d’Alene, Spokane, Colville Confederated Tribes — to their traditional gathering site at Kettle Falls, once the second largest salmon fishery in the Northwest. The tribes paddled traditional, hand-carved old growth cedar dugout canoes. Tribal paddlers will be on hand to lead the post screening discussion.
FREE! Screenings: 12:30 and 3:00 p.m.
Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar Street

Woman's Health Seminar
2018-10-20 | Priest River Events Center
Ladies need to register by October 15. Call (509) 447.7928 #4373

Sandpoint Scoping Workshop
2018-10-18 18:00 - 21:00 | Gardenia Center, 400 Church Street, Sandpoint, Idaho, 400 Church Street, Sandpoint, Idaho

Citizens' Workshop
2018-10-17 18:00 - 20:00 | Gonzaga University School of Law, 721 North Cincinnati Street, Law School Moot Court Room, Spokane, WA, 99220, United States
Citizens’ Workshop Responsible Growth * NE Washington and the GU’s University Legal Assistance team will be hosting a public proposed smelter meeting in Spokane at the GU School of Law. Focus will be proposed smelter update and scoping. Time is still tentative. Will update.
