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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 …
High winds raise dust, cause prep
COLUMBIA BASIN — The powerful gusts tearing across the Columbia Basin this week are the result of a cold front moving through Washington State, according to Na…
Stumpjumpers Desert 100 celebrates 50
ODESSA — The 50th annual Stumpjumpers Desert 100 was held over the weekend just outside of Odessa. The event drew thousands of people to watch and participate …
Flu activity rising in Grant Co.
GRANT COUNTY — Grant County Health District officials have issued an advisory recommending people take precautions against influenza following reports of increasing influenza activity in the county. “(The health…
Crazy for cranes
OTHELLO - The annual Othello Sandhill Crane Festival saw a large turnout this year after a virtual festival in 2021 and a canceled event in 2020. “The main …
Additional COVID-19 boosters recommended
OLYMPIA — The Washington State Department of Health has approved a second mRNA COVID-19 booster shot for people over 50 and some immunocompromised individuals,…
Inslee designates pickleball as official state sport
BAINBRIDGE ISLAND — Gov. Jay Inslee designated pickleball as the state sport on Monday during a ceremonial bill signing on Bainbridge Island, where it all bega…
Federal legislation could bring Narcan units to more Washington schools
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Schools may soon have better resources to respond to student drug overdoses under legislation introduced by U.S. House Republicans last week.
EPA grants $52 million to Washington for water infrastructure
SEATTLE — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced in a press release Thursday it will help fund Washington’s $22 million plan for key drinking water projects and $253.5 million plan to improve wastewater…
Emergency COVID-19 insurance orders extended into April
OLYMPIA– Two emergency orders issued relating to COVID-19 have been extended until April 28, according to a press release from the Washington State Insurance Commissioner’s Office.
Grant County revamps processes in wake of audit findings
EPHRATA — Grant County officials will introduce new procedures when awarding federal funding following a finding from the Washington Auditor’s Office that coun…
Bill passage sets stage for local silicon manufacturing
MOSES LAKE — A tax break for solar manufacturers championed by Sen. Judy Warnick, R-Moses Lake, passed nearly unanimously during the recent legislative session…
WA legislature examines active shooter drills
OLYMPIA - Washington schools will soon have to follow new guidelines when practicing active shooter drills under legislation signed by Gov. Inslee last week. …
WA state parks announces new director
OLYMPIA – The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission announced on March 16 the appointment of the agency’s first female director since the agency was established more than 100 years ago. Diana Dupuis, …
WSDA seeks farmers' assistance in wheat survey
OLYMPIA — If you’re a dryland wheat farmer in Grant or Adams counties, the Washington State Department of Agriculture would like your help. According to a department press release, WSDA is seeking information fr…
Land bureau seeks teacher for internship
WENATCHEE — The Bureau of Land Management, which oversees public lands across the United States, is seeking a local K-12 teacher for its Teachers on Public Lands summer internship program. According to a Bureau …