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January 20, 2016

With John Wayne Trail seemingly protected for now, group from Tekoa outlines steps to make it great

The John Wayne Trail appears safe from legislative giveaway, at least for now. The Tekoa Trail and Trestle Association (“TTTA”) from the far east end of the statewide John Wayne Pioneer Trail (AKA the Iron Horse Trail) sent an email to supporters Tuesday announcing that Rep. Joe Schmick does not plan to reintroduce legislation that…
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tagged: 2016 legislature, iron horse trail, joe schmick, john wayne pioneer trail, ted blaszak, tekoa, tekoa trail and trestle association
September 25, 2015

Typo in law halts secret plan to give away half of the John Wayne Pioneer Trail

Washington State came one typo away from throwing away hope of ever completing the cross-state John Wayne Pioneer Trail and park (also known in Western Washington as Iron Horse State Park). If improved and connected, it would be the longest rail-trail in the nation. Without any public outreach or hearing, two 9th District Representatives quietly…
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tagged: iron horse trail, joe schmick, john wayne pioneer trail, mary dye, ted blaszak, tekoa, tekoa trail and trestle association