A debated sales tax could be enacted without voter approval, raising questions about how new taxes are introduced. Columbia Gorge News reports that officials and community members are grappling with the implications of such a move.

A growing debate in Marin County focuses on bicyclists seeking wider access to single-track trails in the local watershed. Critics argue that these trails are vulnerable to erosion and that increased traffic could disrupt the Marin Municipal Water District’s primary mission of providing clean drinking water.

Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes plans to visit Benson next month to address rising concerns over a new aluminum recycling plant. The proposed facility by Aluminum Dynamics Inc. has sparked strong community reactions, placing it at the forefront of Mayes’s upcoming discussions.

Warren County has decided to retain its current tourist rental rules following weeks of community concerns. Residents voiced objections, but the existing setback restrictions and waivers remain unchanged.