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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 …
2 free days at state parks in November
OLYMPIA — There are two opportunities this month for people to access Washington State Parks free of charge.
West side senator seeks creation of state bank
MOSES LAKE — Sen. Lisa Wellman is on a mission.
Newhouse holding mobile office hours, service academy info night this month
WASHINGTON D.C. — Got a legislative question you need answered or need help dealing with a federal agency? Or maybe you are a student who is thinking about att…
Fire ban lifted on Bureau of Land Management lands
SPOKANE — All fire bans on lands that are under the administration of the Spokane District Bureau of Land Management were lifted yesterday.
Grant County unemployment remains at 10-year low
OLYMPIA — Grant County’s unemployment rate dropped by more than a percentage point between August 2016 and August 2017. But unemployment did edge up slightly b…
Newhouse praises awarding of nearly $2 million to Washington state
WASHINGTON D.C. — Rep. Dan Newhouse, R-Yakima, is praising an announcement that almost $2 million will be given to Washington to help fund recreation and conse…
Manweller elected chair of pension committee
OLYMPIA — Rep. Matt Manweller, R-Ellensburg, was recently elected as chair of the Select Committee on Pension Policy (SCPP).
Free entry to state parks on Sept. 30
MOSES LAKE — In celebration of National Public Lands Day, a Discover Pass won’t be required to visit Washington’s state parks on Sept. 30.
1 dead, 3 injured in Spokane-area high school shooting
ROCKFORD, Wash. (AP) — A shooter opened fire at a high school in Washington state Wednesday, killing one person and injuring at least three others, authorities said.
AWB to name Judy Warnick Legislator of the Year
MOSES LAKE — The Association of Washington Business (AWB) is planning on naming Sen. Judy Warnick, R-Moses Lake, the 2017 AWB Legislator of the Year.
Citing Hirst, lender limits real estate loans
MOSES LAKE — In the wake of last fall’s Hirst decision by the state Supreme Court requiring counties to approve all well permits — even exempt wells — has alre…
County awaits Hirst fix to end uncertainty
MOSES LAKE — As state legislators returned home from Olympia following their third special session, they left two significant matters unaddressed.
State capital budget held up on water fix
OLYMPIA — Despite the last minute-passage of the state’s $43.7 billion 2017-19 operating budget, the state’s proposed $4 billion capital budget is still mired …
Blasting to delay I-90 traffic
MOSES LAKE — Anyone taking I-90 to the West Side in the evenings this week will need to add an hour or so to their travel time as state officials close the interstate east of Snoqualmie Pass to allow for blasting.
Tax break under new school scheme
MOSES LAKE — Olympia’s new funding formula for the state’s schools should lower property taxes for most home and landowners in Grant County over the next few y…