The measure would allow local governments to pass ordinances and regulations that are in addition to or more restrictive than requirements of state law.
The state Department of Ecology is trying to ensure new housing is cleaned up before people live there, and assist people who already live on old orchards.
Chelan County is pursuing a project to improve irrigation in the Icicle Basin.
The county is planning to partner with Cascade Orchards Irrigation Company (COIC) for a major piece of the project that would upgrade the current open ditch system on Icicle Creek...