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Grant County Treasurer retires after 4 decades
EPHRATA — For Darryl Pheasant, it’s always been about the details. “He knew how everything worked,” said Grant …
Inslee proclaims State of Emergency for wildfires
OLYMPIA — Governor Jay Inslee signed a State of Emergency proclamation to address concerns around unfavorable fire conditions that are forecast in the coming w…
Building Association hires new exec vice president
The Building Industry Association of Washington has hired Greg Lane as its new executive vice president. Lane started the job July 18.
Without funding, bump stock buyback faces delays
Despite the urgency with which state lawmakers passed a bump-fire stock ban during the last legislative session, a buyback program lauded by legislators as an escape hatch for owners of the stock attachment was nev…
Bill to protect salmon from sea lions passes U.S. House
WASHINGTON D.C. — A bill designed to curb sea lions preying on at-risk fish populations on the Columbia River passed through the U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday.
AG asking for stories of family separation policy
WASHINGTON D.C. — The Trump administration's “zero tolerance” immigration policy has ignited a firestorm of controversy over the past couple of days and Washin…
Warnick announces bid for second term
MOSES LAKE — Sen. Judy Warnick announced this week that she seeking a second term as a state senator representing the 13th District.
Rep. Cary Condotta not seeking reelection
WENATCHEE — A Wenatchee lawmaker with over a decade of experience in the legislature recently announced he will not be running for reelection.
Congressional candidate coming to Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE — Democratic congressional candidate Christine Brown has a visit to Moses Lake scheduled for May 12.
Warnick to open office in Ellensburg
ELLENSBURG — Hoping to better reach all of the 13th Legislative District, Sen. Judy Warnick, R-Moses Lake, is opening a district office in Ellensburg.
Hammond to attend Warden meet-and-greet event
WARDEN — Sylvia Hammond, Democratic challenger for the seat in the state House of Representatives currently held by Rep. Matt Manweller, R-Ellensburg, will be …
Washington State Patrol stresses safety for motorcycle riders
WENATCHEE — Warmer temperatures mean more motorcycles out on the roads. With two deaths involving motorcycle riders over the past month in Eastern Washington the Washington State Patrol wants the public to err on t…
Manweller holds Moses Lake open house tomorrow
MOSES LAKE — Rep. Matt Manweller, R-Ellensburg, is holding an open house in Moses Lake for his constituents tomorrow.
New principal named at Hiawatha Elementary
OTHELLO — Joe Jones has been hired as the principal at Hiawatha Elementary. Othello School Board members hired Jones at the regular meeting Monday, to the applause of a group of Hiawatha staff members.
Dan Newhouse announces bid for reelection
MOSES LAKE — Two-term Republican lawmaker Rep. Dan Newhouse, R-Yakima, announced last week his intent to run for reelection to a third term in Washington D.C.
Ellensburg Democrat to challenge Dent
ELLENSBURG — An Ellensburg Democrat is running for a seat in the state House of Representatives currently held by Rep. Tom Dent, R-Moses Lake, campaigning on a…