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Advocates debate merits of repealing Washington’s new high-earner income tax
The fall election is a test of the new 9.9% state income tax on households that bring in more than $1 million a ye…
Van Dyke signs contract extension through 2030
SEATTLE — Having led the Huskies to one of the most successful seasons in program history, Washington women's soccer Head Coach Nicole Van Dyke has signed a co…
WSP warns of scams in wake of trooper's death
OLYMPIA — The Washington State Patrol is asking the public to respect the family’s privacy and to be mindful of potential scams after Trooper Tara-Marysa Gutin…
WA COLLEGE SPORTS SCHEDULE: Dec. 24, 2025 – Jan. 1, 2026
MOSES LAKE — Christmas and New Years are upon us and while many get the holidays off some college athletes will still have big matchups over the next week. See…
NCW Tech Alliance to offer investment series
WENATCHEE — There’s a world of great ideas out there, just waiting for a little bit of extra money to make them feasible. At the same time, there are people wi…
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 in the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl game. The tw…
'Affordability is first'
OLYMPIA — Sen. Judy Warnick, R-Moses Lake and the Republican Caucus Chair for the Washington State Senate, shared her legislative priorities for the upcoming s…
Cougs to play Utah state in Famous Idaho Potato Bowl
PULLMAN — The Washington State University Cougars football team (6-6) is set to play Utah State (6-6) in the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl in Boise, Monday, with ki…
Cougs name Citowicki new women's soccer head coach
PULLMAN — Washington State athletics announced Chris Citowicki as its new head coach of the Cougars women’s soccer program. “We are extremely excited to …
Idaho town hall battery trial ends in mixed verdict
Trouette convicted on some battery charges, acquitted on others
Newhouse to retire from Congress
WASHINGTON D.C. — Fourth District Representative Dan Newhouse has announced he will not seek reelection to the US Congress in 2026. The announcement was made W…
COLUMN: Seahawks ready for a Super Bowl run?
Ahead of their Thursday night showdown against the Los Angeles Rams (11-3), the Seattle Seahawks are currently 11-3 and one of the hottest teams in the NFL. Th…
WA COLLEGE SPORTS SCHEDULE: Dec. 18-25, 2025
MOSES LAKE — Colleges around the state continue to compete for dominance ahead of the holiday break. See where your favorite teams will be heading this week.
Local legislators discuss 2026 session
MOSES LAKE — Washington 13th District legislators previewed what they see as the challenges of the upcoming 2026 session at a meeting with Moses Lake city offi…
Local experts eye AI to help develop the future
MOSES LAKE — AI technology has been developing quickly over the last few years with multiple avenues and questions arising regarding its use in everyday life. …
UW claims first national soccer title in program history
CARY, NC — The University of Washington Huskies Men’s soccer team (16-6-2) faced off against the NC State Wolfpack in the NCAA National Championships on Monday…