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The Legislature adjourned "sine die" Thursday night, ending a short session that realized many of the governor's budget goals, headlined by a once-in-a-generation transportation revenue package that will reduce emissions and our dependence on fossil fuels. The Legislature also closed on important investments in housing and homelessness, education, and salmon recovery along with key policies to improve health care.

"Sixty days ago, I asked for big action and 60 days later legislators delivered," said Gov. Jay Inslee after legislators adjourned late Thursday. "While some work remains for next session, legislators acted on some of the most urgent issues facing Washingtonians."

In addition to the budget and transportation package, legislators approved over 300 bills this session. The actions include:

• New funding to help communities build thousands of additional affordable housing units and rapid housing options.
• A transportation package that embraces a transformative new approach to building a cleaner, greener transportation system.
• New policies to help create good-paying clean energy jobs in Washington state.

The Vader Park Board has been very busy getting their parks upgraded through grants and city participation. The main focus of these updates is J.K. Werden Park.

The students at Winlock High School have a new shop FFA leader. Steve Mahitka has been working with the students on hydroponics, a horseshoe project and rebuilding engines. A lot goes into teaching these skills, especially safety.

Steve took the time to let us know what his students are up to. Hydroponics are used to grow things that have required soil. With hydroponics, they grow through the use of a water system.

At the beginning of the year Big Nick's Pizza closed for repairs and remodeling. The expected closure was supposed to last a couple of months, but the repairs had uncovered more issues that need to be addressed before Big Nick's can be reopened.

"We are still closed down due to the construction, they are going to remove the roof from the Mexican restaurant all the way to Thriftway's main entrance," said Big Nick's Pizza Owner Nick Delin.

MENLO - Perennial fastpitch power Pe Ell-Willapa Valley travels to Chief Leschi Tuesday for a Pacific League double header. The Titans opened the season at home in Pe Ell against Forks in a twinbill yesterday. The Titan junior varsity hosts Onalaska for two games Saturday starting at noon. The Pe Ell-Willapa Valley combine team competed at the Montesano Jamboree, an exhibition, last Friday.