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WDFW urges anglers to use caution as local lakes open March 1
MOSES LAKE — With the March 1 fishing opener approaching, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife is remind…
Western states launch vaccine alliance amid CDC shake-up
(The Center Square) – The states of California, Washington, Oregon and Hawaii are launching the West Coast Health Alliance to provide immunization recommendati…
GE donation lights up Carousel of Smiles restoration project
Good things truly are being brought to light for the Carousel of Smiles, thanks to a donation of several hundred lightbulbs by General Electric to the Sandpoin…
George Raveling passes away at 88
PULLMAN – Washington State Athletics legend and Hall of Fame Basketball Coach George Raveling, who elevated the Cougar men's basketball program to national pro…
McGill earns offensive player of week after Rodeo Bowl win
ELLENSBURG – Wildcats quarterback Kennedy McGill was named the Lone Star Conference Offensive Player of the Week, according to a statement by the conference. T…
EWU to offer law enforcement leadership program
CHENEY — Eastern Washington University plans to launch a Law Enforcement Leadership & Practice program in the fall of 2026 to help working police officers buil…
WA businesses preparing for new retail sales taxes to hit consumers Oct. 1
(The Center Square) — One month from Labor Day, a slew of Washington businesses will be subject to new retail sales taxes, which will be passed onto consumers.…
FIRE REPORT: Sept. 2, 2025
COULEE CITY – A fire broke out between Soap Lake and Coulee City just west of Lenore Lake Monday afternoon on the rimrock area overlooking the lake and State R…
Green School offers gardener training online
MOSES LAKE — There’s more to gardening than just filling a pot with dirt and seeds and waiting for something to grow.
Ferguson pauses approval of major solar project in central Washington
Gov. Bob Ferguson is tapping the brakes on a controversial solar farm proposed in south-central Washington to allow more time to appraise concerns of Yakama Na…
9th Circuit Court rebuffs bid to overturn WA state voting map
(The Center Square) – The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals on Wednesday ruled in favor of a group of voters in the Yakima Valley in a case concerning recently redr…
EWU honored for student engagement and opportunity
CHENEY — Eastern Washington University was recently named a College of Distinction, a national designation awarded to institutions that set themselves apart w…
Cougs set to start new chapter under Rogers
PULLMAN – This Saturday, the Washington State Cougars football team returns to the gridiron when they host FCS-opponent, Idaho Vandals. According to a sta…
Eagles hit the pitch, fall to North Dakota on the road
CHENEY – The Eastern Washington women's soccer team couldn't find its offensive rhythm in a 4-0 loss to North Dakota, according to a statement by EWU athletics…
Gas prices stable this week
MOSES LAKE – Gas Prices were stable this week with Washington and Grant County average prices remaining the same as last week. Both Adams County and national p…
Malik Willis has TD pass and Packers sack Jalen Milroe 5 times in 20-7 preseason win over Seahawks
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — The Green Bay Packers gave Seattle Seahawks rookie Jalen Milroe some hard lessons about life in the NFL. Milroe played the Seahawks’ …