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Washington voted to lift natural gas restrictions, but will the changes stick?
OLYMPIA — Of the four initiatives that were on the Washington ballot this year, only one passed, and it’s one that…
Amtrak reveals goals for Ephrata station improvements
EPHRATA – Improvements to the Ephrata Amtrak station are expected to be completed by March of 2025, according to information provided by Kelly Just, a public r…
BBB names new PNW board member
MERIDIAN, Idaho — Better Business Bureau Great West + Pacific recently named Briana McKown to its board of directors, according to an announcement from BBBGW+…
New Washington litter initiative launched
OLYMPIA – Each year, approximately 38 million pounds of litter are discarded on Washington’s highways, roads, and public areas—a statistic reflecting about fiv…
WA Supreme Court candidates discuss justice
MATTAWA — A Washington State Supreme Court judge’s seat has opened, and this time, instead of the governor filling the position, the voters will. Candidates Sa…
‘Simple As That’
OLYMPIA — Every year, almost 38 million pounds of litter is dropped on Washington’s highways, roads and public areas, according to an announcement Thursday fro…
Interest rates down, active listings up in Basin
MOSES LAKE — With lower mortgage rates, listings are up from a year ago in the Basin, as well as statewide, but closed sales are still staying put, according t…
WSU, UW renew Apple Cup rivalry Saturday
PULLMAN – The 116th playing of the Apple Cup will have quite a different feeling once Washington State and Washington meet at Lumen Field in Seattle on Saturda…
FIRE REPORT: Ruby Fire still uncontained in North Cascades
TWISP — Crews continued to battle the Ruby Fire about 49 miles northwest of Twisp Thursday afternoon, according to the National Park Service. The fire, which s…
Ferguson, Reichert exchange jabs during gubernatorial debate
(The Center Square) – The two candidates to be Washington state's next governor faced off in their first televised debate Tuesday night, trading jabs on a vari…
Sessler focused on economy, national security, dams
MOSES LAKE — Jerrod Sessler said he considers himself "regular guy." Sessler said he has a commitment to public service and the importance of representi…
Filing period open for two Quincy irrigation district positions
QUINCY — The filing period is open for two positions on the Quincy-Columbia Basin Irrigation District board of directors.
FIRE REPORT: Two fires contained Wednesday
MOSES LAKE – The various fires listed below are active Washington. The largest fire reported is the Retreat Fire at 45,601 acres and the smallest is the Blewet…
NFIB: 'Some rays of hope in Washington' even as small biz optimism remains low
(The Center Square) – The National Federation of Independent Business’ latest monthly Small Business Economic Trends, or SBET, report – informally known as the…
FIRE REPORT: Fire season continues throughout state
MOSES LAKE – The various fires listed below are all ablaze in Washington. The largest fire reported is the Retreat Fire at 45,601 acres and the smallest is the…
Vantage Bridge work slows I-90 travel
VANTAGE — Washington Department of Transportation officials are recommending that drivers look for routes across the state that avoid the Vantage Bridge on int…