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Martinez, Thompson emphasize affordability, local control in 13th District forum
EPHRATA — Republican candidates Deanna Martinez and Joshua Thompson discussed affordability, housing, water and go…
State examining youth attitudes on tobacco, vaping
WASHINGTON - The Washington State Department of Health is looking for young people aged 13 to 17 to participate in an online discussion board to explore knowle…
Port of Othello looks to expand water in Bruce Industrial Park
OTHELLO — The Port of Othello’s industrial park out at Bruce isn’t lacking for water. “We have plenty of water available and plenty of water rights,” said C…
Bulldog men’s, women’s teams off to winning starts
<strong>SPOKANE</strong> – As the Gonzaga men prepare for their final three games of non-conference play and the women tip off conference games, both squads fi…
Bond question: Samaritan commissioners weighing construction bond for new hospital
MOSES LAKE — Samaritan Healthcare commissioners will sponsor a public forum Jan. 18 to get input from district patrons on a possible proposal for a constructio…
PRO RECAP: Losing skids in Seattle
SEATTLE – Both the Seattle Kraken and Seahawks are in the midst of losing skids, with the Seahawks losing three of four and Kraken dropping four of five. Check…
Berry elected as House Labor and Workplace Standards chair
OLYMPIA — Rep. Liz Berry, D-Seattle, has been elected to chair the Washington State House of Representatives Labor & Workplace Standards Committed for the 2023…
Home prices up, sales down for November
MOSES LAKE — Home sales were down across Washington compared to November 2021, according to a statement from the Northwest Multiple Listing Service, with rural…
Finding stink bugs in your home?
WASHINGTON - Brown marmorated stink bugs seem to be creeping back into Washingtonian's homes as the smelly bugs are seeking warm temperatures during the winter…
Wash. Dept. of Commerce seeks resident help to preserve broadband funding
OLYMPIA — The Washington State Department of Commerce is asking state residents to help check the accuracy of the Federal Communications Commission’s new Natio…
Analyst: Gas prices likely to continue falling
MOSES LAKE — It may be the welcome Christmas surprise this season is steeply falling gasoline prices, which have fallen more than $1.30 per gallon in the last …
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…