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As WA caregiver union pushes for pay hike, state seeks wage freeze
A powerful labor union and the governor’s office are at odds in contract negotiations for thousands of Washington …
STUDIO BASIN: A chamber, a chief and some River Dogs action
MOSES LAKE – Pam Thorsen, secretary for the board of directors for the South Grant County Chamber of Commerce, talks about the goals of the chambrer with Manag…
Cherry harvest looking good for 2023
WENATCHEE — The cherry harvest is coming in full this year, according to the Washington State Tree Fruit Association. The weather conditions that have played h…
Grant PUD warns of potential scammers
EPHRATA – The Grant County Public Utility District announced Friday that the county has been targeted by a scam from a third-party carll center. “It has com…
EPA allocates $1.17 million to improve access to drinking water in Washington
SEATTLE – The Environmental Protection Agency announced Friday they are allocating $1.17 million in grant funds for disadvantaged communities in Washington sta…
Warden opens Hazard Mitigation Plan to public comment
WARDEN – The city of Warden announced on Friday in a news release that the city’s portion of Grant County’s Hazard Mitigation Plan is now open for public comment until July 14...
Fire season outlook grim
OLYMPIA — This year’s fire season is upon us, according to Washington State Public Lands Commissioner Hilary Franz. “Fire activity has increased considerabl…
Wash. Ag department continues fight against invasive Spartina
OLYMPIA – The Washington State Department of Agriculture announced June 24 that this year’s treatment season for Spartina, an aggressive invasive weed, began J…
NOAA opens funding opportunity for climate-related jobs
WASHINGTON – The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announced on Friday that it has opened a competitive funding opportunity for the Climate Ready Workforce for Coastal States, Tribes, and Territories …
Wash. HCA releases health insurance renewal info
OLYMPIA – The Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA) released May’s renewal data for Apple Health on Friday, according to a news release from the HCA. Af…
Reyna convicted in Adams Co. Jail attack
RITZVILLE — A man who assaulted his cellmate and a corrections officer at Adams County Jail has been found guilty, according to a statement from Adams County S…
Othello juice bar burglarized two weeks before opening
OTHELLO – Heavenly Fresh, a juice bar located at 126 East Hemlock Street in Othello, was burgled of more than $5,000 of gaming and computer equipment the morni…
July 4 celebrations planned around Columbia Basin
MOSES LAKE — The nation’s birthday will be celebrated with a lot of flash and all kinds of events throughout the Columbia Basin, tomorrow in Moses Lake and Tue…
Wildfire update for June 30, 2023
MOSES LAKE — The National Weather Service has issued a fire weather watch for Adams, Chelan, Douglas, Grant and Okanogan counties, according to an announcement…
Dual purpose
OTHELLO — What do garage doors and blinds have in common? They both open, they both close, and Kip and Ilene Burns can sell you both. The Burnses and their …
Applications open now for affordable housing funds
OLYMPIA — Applications are available for affordable housing capital in Washington, according to a statement from the Washington State Department of Commerce. On Wednesday, the Commerce Department opened applicat…