Our Legal Team filed a motion requesting the Washington Court of Appeals to publish their April 21, 2020 decision upholding the sale from PUD to PacWest even after strong arguments were made that the land purchase was illegal. A published decision will increase the chance that the Court will review the matter allowing us to file a second appeal. On June 2nd, … [Read more...] about Motion Request to Publish Decision
PacWest waiting on County to Rezone Land – May 27, 2020
PO County Comprehensive Plan
The Pend OreilleCounty Comprehensive Plan Update also referred to as the Comp Plan Rewrite is required by State Law. Its purpose is to guide long-term, land-use decisions in the management of County land. Landowners should be aware of these zoning changes that will guide the type of industry allowed in Pend Oreille County. The … [Read more...] about PO County Comprehensive Plan
Land Appeal Decision
The Court of Appeals recently upheld the sale to PacWest over strong arguments made by CANSS and other parties that the purchase by PacWest was illegal. This decision only strengthens our determination to oppose the smelter. … [Read more...] about Land Appeal Decision
Legal Efforts
CANSS attorney, Norman M. Semanko, of Parsons Behle, and Latimer law firm, joined us in 2017. Norm recognized as an “Idaho Leader in Law” by the Idaho Business Review in 2016 for his work, brings to our team extensive experience with water resources, environmental, natural resources, public lands, and regulatory issues. Norm Semanko in collaboration with the Gonzaga’s … [Read more...] about Legal Efforts
