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 … [Read more...] about Land Appeal – Petition for Review Filed
PUD Press Release on Ponderay Newsprint Closure
Newport Miner 07/01/2020 Ponderay Newsprint Co. Files For Bankruptcy
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
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
Motion Request to Publish Decision
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
