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More dead bills pile up in Olympia
OLYMPIA — Numerous bills did not pass the opposite chamber policy committee cutoff earlier this week, marking the …
State laws force change in Samaritan financial assistance rules
MOSES LAKE — Samaritan Healthcare will change some of its patient financial assistance provisions July 1 in response to changes in Washington law. The changes …
Field day returns to WSU wheat farm
LIND — Washington State University wheat researcher Mike Pumphrey said that after last year’s drought and heat wave, he simply did not expect it to rain as muc…
Del Red Hydro Races held in Soap Lake
SOAP LAKE — The Del Red Hydro Races took to the waters of Soap Lake this weekend, with boats from across the country making their way to Central Washington for…
Time for a summer cut? Tips for warm weather dog grooming
While people tend to dress differently depending on the season, most pets “wear” the same coat year-round. Shaving off this hair during the hot summer months m…
Meals on Wheels holds fan drive
SPOKANE - Meals on Wheels Spokane said they are holding their annual fan drive to help keep seniors cool this summer, according to a press release.
Hydro races return to Soap Lake
SOAP LAKE - The Del Red Hydro Races were held Saturday and Sunday on the waters of Soap Lake. The event weathered a little bit of rain, wind and sunshine over…
Car stolen in Seattle recovered in Grant Co.
MOSES LAKE - The Grant County Sheriff’s Office released a statement on June 17 that a stolen car out of Seattle had been recovered in Grant County and resulted in the arrest of two individuals. The release state…
PBR to host event in Kennewick in September
KENNEWICK - The Professional Bull Riders will return to Kennewick from September 9-10 in the Challenger Series’ PBR Tri-Cities Classic at the Toyota Center. …
Fire Marshal encourages boating fire safety
OLYMPIA – According to a release by the State Fire Marshal’s Office, there are several ways to be responsible and safe while boating this summer. The releas…
Paying last respects
EPHRATA - In honor of Flag day on Tuesday, American Legion Post 28 held its annual flag retirement ceremony. “It is not just a piece of cloth,” said Jane Mo…
Moses Lake Air Show set for this weekend
MOSES LAKE — With Father’s Day coming this weekend, it’s time for the annual Moses Lake Airshow as well. This year’s air show will be held at the Grant Coun…
Washington No. 1 in catalytic converter theft
OLYMPIA – Washington state is number one in the nation in catalytic converter theft, according to a new report on national crime statistics, and Sen. Jeff Wils…
Conquering colic in horses
No one enjoys the queasy feeling of a stomach-ache, which can turn eating into a chore, while leaving most of us slightly, if not extremely, irritable. A ho…
Avian Flu continues to spread across state
OLYMPIA — The Washington State Department of Health on Friday announced that it has confirmed two cases of avian influenza in two backyard flocks in Yakima Cou…
Forecasters issue flood watch for Columbia River
VANCOUVER, Wash. (AP) — Unusually heavy rain and a melting snowpack have pushed the Columbia River to near flood stage from Vancouver to Longview, according to…