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Washington wolf population climbs to record high after 17% annual increase
OLYMPIA — Washington’s gray wolf population grew by more than 17% in 2025, reaching its highest level since wolves…
Ferguson sues Federal Way gun store over illegal magazine sales
OLYMPIA — Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson announced Tuesday he is suing a Federal Way gun retailer for allegedly illegally selling high-capacity gun m…
Hanford national park site gets new superintendent
DENVER — The National Park Service has appointed Wendy Berhman the new superintendent for the Manhattan Project National Historical Park, which includes the Ha…
UW’s Penix Jr. to return for 2023
SEATTLE – University of Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. announced on social media Sunday that he will be returning for the 2023 season with the Huskie…
Washington lottery prizes go unclaimed
OLYMPIA — More than $2.4 million in lottery prizes is currently unclaimed and will expire soon, according to a statement from Washington’s Lottery. Currently, there are 29 unclaimed prizes in the state, the stat…
Celebrating agriculture
MOSES LAKE — It was chillier than a penguin’s toes Friday evening, but that didn’t deter the crowds at the annual Ag Appreciation Parade in Moses Lake. “I h…
STUDIO BASIN: Quincy medicine and labor, a new sheriff in town and Knights quest for the title
MOSES LAKE – On this week’s episode of the Studio Basin podcast, Managing Editor Rob Miller and Senior Reporter Cheryl Schweizer discuss Joey Kriete being swor…
Potato sales up over last year
DENVER — Potato sales rose almost 18% this year compared to last year, according to a report from advocacy organization Potatoes USA. Total sales for all fo…
RECAP: ‘Hawks lose second-straight, Kraken keep winning
SEATTLE – The Seattle Seahawks dropped a second-straight game while the Kraken keep winning. Check out this week’s Washington pro sports recap for an update on…
Join the kamp
MOSES LAKE - Echternkamps Guide Services provides hunting and fishing experiences highlighting the abundance in the Columbia Basin. “We are more concerned abo…
Mt. Rainier National Park changes access due to staffing
ASHFORD – Mount Rainier National Park announced updates Tuesday to winter 2022-23 recreational access due to staffing. “Mount Rainier National Park offers t…
State AG calls for retail crime unit
OLYMPIA — Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson said Tuesday he is asking the state legislature for $1.5 million annually to fund the creation of a 10-membe…
At-home COVID-19 tests available free of charge
OLYMPIA – Washington State Department of Health will continue to provide free COVID-19 home test kits to residents at least through the end of 2022, despite th…
Vaccinations encouraged in face of early flu season
SEATTLE — Physicians are bracing for a difficult winter, according to a statement from the Washington State Medical Association. In separate press releases, th…
Mosbrucker named WPUDA Legislative Champion
OLYMPIA — State Rep. Gina Mosbrucker, R-Goldendale, was recently named 2022 Legislative Champion by the Washington Public Utility Districts Association, accord…
Dept. of Education extends student loan pause
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Education has issued a 60-day extension of the pause on student loan repayments as officials in the administration of…