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Cougs best Utah State in Famous Idaho Potato Bowl
BOISE — The Washington State University Cougars (7-6) concluded their season with a win over the Utah State Aggies…
Increased outdoors fees in effect as of July 1
OLYMPIA — In a controversial decision, Washington State has approved a significant increase in recreational fishing and hunting license fees, which officially …
Wildcats Ntekpere selected as GNAC female athlete of the year
PORTLAND, Ore. — Emy Ntekpere’s 2025 track and field season at Central Washington University was nothing short of spectacular, according to a statement by Cent…
Gas prices see slight decrease this week
MOSES LAKE – There was a slight decrease in fuel prices this week in Washington, nationally and Grant County. Adams County didn’t follow the trend and saw a sl…
‘We’re beyond furious’: Idaho murder suspect Bryan Kohberger accepts plea deal
Bryan Kohberger, the suspect in the highly anticipated murder trial accused of killing four Idaho college students, accepted a plea deal, NewsNation first repo…
Imagination Library saved by OSPI funding
OLYMPIA — Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library will continue to lead children to reading in Washington. The Imagination Library of Washington announced Wedne…
Two firefighters dead, one hospitalized after Canfield Mountain shooting near Coeur d'Alene
Emergency responders from North Idaho and Spokane rushed to Canfield Mountain on Sunday afternoon following reports of a possible ambush attack on firefighters…
WA may have to dip into emergency reserves, despite historic tax increases
(The Center Square) – Despite passing the largest tax increase in state history amid record revenue levels, Washington state’s wallet may be empty by the end o…
Central WA veterans counselor pushes for more support in aftermath of Decker murders
(The Center Square) – Amid the backdrop of an Army veteran charged with murdering his three young daughters, Heather Hill – a psychotherapist and owner of Cent…
Authorities release images of how fugitive Travis Decker may have altered appearance
(The Center Square) – The Chelan County Sheriff’s Office has released new images of what Travis Decker, the Wenatchee, Wash., man suspected of killing his thre…
Washington deploys new tools hoping to prevent summer traffic deaths
OLYMPIA — Summer in Washington is supposed to be a season of celebration: high school graduations, family road trips, long weekends at the lake. But traffic sa…
Will Washington state’s higher capital gains tax drive businesses away?
Washington state residents who have sold long-term capital assets, such as stocks and bonds, exceeding $1 million will have to pay an increased capital gains t…
One fire blazing in WA
ENTIAT — The Pomas Fire, reported on June 13, has rapidly grown to 910 acres in size as of Thursday. The fire is situated 36 miles northwest of Entiat, within …
Man impersonating Washington state agency stole $90K in fraud scheme, charges say
OLYMPIA — Last fall, thousands of businesses and charities received bills that appeared to be from the state of Washington. Many recipients obliged, sending…
Public’s help sought in finding missing Spokane girl
SPOKANE — The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children is asking for the public’s help in finding a Spokane girl missing since June 13.
Still on the run: Search for Travis Decker shifts into Kittitas County
(The Center Square) – After more than two weeks searching the Central Washington state wilderness, authorities have yet to find and capture Travis Decker, the …