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Listings up, sales down in the Basin
MOSES LAKE — Washington home buyers had more to choose from this year, according to data released by the Northwest…
US Supreme Court blocks Trump rule limiting mail voting, sides with Dem states
UW secures Boeing Apple Cup victory over WSU
SEATTLE — The University of Washington Huskies hosted the Washington State University in a season-opening Boeing Apple Cup Sunday. After an intense battle, the…
Watchdog data shows higher WA child welfare deaths than previously reported
Deaths and serious injuries of children involved with Washington’s child welfare system last year were even higher than record levels the state previously repo…
WA takes steps to make cosmetics safer
OLYMPIA — The products in your bathroom may not be as innocuous as they look. “One thing that's really shocking in general to people is that ingredients don…
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 caregivers, with the state proposing a wage f…
WA gas prices climb, nat'l average remains over $4
MOSES LAKE — Gasoline prices continued their upward trend across Washington and the Columbia Basin over the past week, mirroring national concerns about tighte…
Mariners hang on for a 3-2 win over the Astros as Raleigh, Arozarena go deep
HOUSTON (AP) — Cal Raleigh and Randy Arozarena homered to lead the Seattle Mariners to a 3-2 victory over the Houston Astros on Sunday night. Arozarena went…
Grant County Treasurer retires after 4 decades
EPHRATA — For Darryl Pheasant, it’s always been about the details. “He knew how everything worked,” said Grant Commissioner Rob Jones. “He knew all the acco…
Control of Congress at stake in Washington CD3
(The Center Square) - One of the most hotly contested Congressional elections that could determine control of Congress is in Washington’s third district.
Field study
MOSES LAKE — Six decades of agricultural collaboration between the Columbia Basin and Japan were celebrated Monday evening at Big Bend Community College. “O…
Official: 'No evidence' mass numbers of non-citizens are on voter rolls
(The Center Square) - With early voting underway ahead of Washington state’s Aug. 4 primary, officials say they are working to ensure only legal citizens are registered. As of Monday, turnout in King County was …
Farmworker wage complaints in WA caught in state agency backlog, report finds
Over half of farmworker wage complaints Washington’s Department of Labor and Industries received last year went unresolved past a 60-day statutory limit, accor…
The U.S. is out of the World Cup, but the excitement continues for the final games
SEATTLE – The United States men's national team ended its World Cup tournament with a loss to Belgium 4-1 Monday at Seattle Stadium in the round of 16. It was …
World Cup Round of 16 begins this weekend
MOSES LAKE — The World Cup heads into the round of 16 starting early July 4 with a number of highly anticipated matchups coming throughout the weekend. See bel…