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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 …
Health clinic provides care for pets and their people
SEATTLE — Whether she’s living out of her car or crashing on a friend’s couch, Grace Stroklund can’t contain her smile when she’s greeted after a hard day’s wo…
Local law enforcement hopes for expanded vehicle pursuits
OLYMPIA – The passage of Senate Bill 5352, which reinstates some circumstances in which law enforcement can pursue a vehicle, has many law enforcement agencies…
Kimberly Bender's law increases penalties for custodial misconduct
OLYMPIA — On March 30, Gov. Jay Inslee signed into law an act that increases the penalties for the crime of custodial sexual misconduct in the second degree. …
Off-ramp to close for Wenatchee roundabout construction
WENATCHEE — The off ramp at the intersection of Wenatchee’s Easy Street and Highway 2 will be closed beginning Saturday and will remain closed for about two months...
Two ag bills pass WA House
OLYMPIA – A pair of bills sponsored by Sen. Nikki Torres, R-Pasco, aimed at supporting the state’s agriculture community passed the state House Wednesday. “…
Boeing at home in Grant Co.
MOSES LAKE — When Boeing first started moving 737 MAX aircraft to the Grant County International Airport, it was only going to be for a few months. “We were…
WA House passes police pursuit bill
OLYMPIA – The state House of Representatives voted this week to approve a measure that will restore vehicular pursuits for police under certain circumstances. …
Pettigrew to run Lotto Commission
OLYMPIA – Gov. Jay Inslee named Eric Pettigrew to serve as director of the Washington State Lottery Commission Tuesday, according to a release by Inslee’s offi…
Fire season approaching
MOSES LAKE — It’s spring at last - sun, warmer temperatures, longer days. Unfortunately, spring brings with it an increased risk of wildfires, even in early sp…
Bill abolishing advisory votes passes WA House
OLYMPIA – The State House of Representatives passed legislation Monday, sponsored by Sen. Patty Kuderer (D-Bellevue), to remove the state’s requirement for adv…
WSU Department of Viticulture and Enology outlines future at WineVit conference
KENNEWICK - The WineVit conference recently returned to Kennewick, Washington, drawing a multitude of Washington State University faculty, students, and staff,…
Border crossing hours to change
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The hours of operation at four U.S.-Canadian border crossings, including one in eastern Washington and one in Montana, will be updated next week, according to a statement from U.S. Customs and Bo…
Torres pest management bill signed into law
OLYMPIA — A pair of bills authored by Sen. Nikki Torres, R-Pasco, and currently making their way through the state legislature, will change how Washington stat…
Port of Warden to receive $2.5M to improve land
WARDEN — The Port of Warden will receive around $2.5 million in federal highway funding to help improve access to the port’s industrial land on the southwest s…
State transpo budget includes $14.5M for Connell rail project
CONNELL — The Columbia Basin Railroad is slated to receive $14.5 million in state funding to help pay for the rebuilding of the railroad’s Connell interchange,…