Citizens Against the Newport Silicon Smelter

Protecting the Future of Our Community

CANSS Chair

Land Appeal – Petition for Review Filed

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Recently, the Petition for Review with the Washington Supreme Court was filed by the Gonzaga law team, Rick Eichstaedt, and Norm Semanko requesting the court to hear our appeal of their last ruling on the land sale from PUD to PacWest.  The answer may take anywhere from 2 months up to a year or so.   We encourage everyone to be patient! As soon as it is received, we will … [Read more...] about Land Appeal – Petition for Review Filed

Newport Miner 07/01/2020 Ponderay Newsprint Co. Files For Bankruptcy

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Ripples from the closure of Ponderay Newsprint Co. continue to be felt through the community, as the partnership that owns the mill, Ponderay Newsprint Co., files for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, bringing to a definitive end the company’s 31-year run. Employees received a letter from the company at a union meeting Thursday, June 25, notifying workers that the plant ceased all … [Read more...] about Newport Miner 07/01/2020 Ponderay Newsprint Co. Files For Bankruptcy

Court of Appeals Grants Publish Request

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On July 2, an important hurdle has been cleared in our legal battle against the smelter! The Court of Appeals granted our request to officially publish its opinion, starting the 30-day clock for filing our next appeal. We will be working diligently with our partners and legal team to prepare the petition for review to be filed with the Washington State Supreme Court. This … [Read more...] about Court of Appeals Grants Publish Request