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Priest Rapids Dam oil spill still in cleanup stage
MATTAWA — People downstream of Priest Rapids Dam are being asked to look for evidence of oil on the waters of the …
Amber Alert leads to arrest near George
GEORGE – The Grant County Sheriff’s Office and MLPD assisted the Washington State Patrol and Oregon State Patrol in tracking and arresting two individuals invo…
Ferguson signs animal cruelty bill
OLYMPIA — In a step toward enhancing animal welfare, the Washington State Legislature has passed House Bill 1149, an act aimed at the prevention of cruelty to …
EVERGREEN STATE COLLEGE SPORTS: May 14-21, 2025
MOSES LAKE – College athletes push through the final weeks of the season as they go through regional and national tournaments.
Columbia Basin schools recognized for excellence
MOSES LAKE – In a display of educational dedication, several schools within the Columbia Basin area have received honors from the Washington State School Recog…
Spokane man arrested for impersonating law enforcement
QUINCY — A Spokane man was booked into the Chelan County Regional Jail on suspicion of second-degree criminal impersonation after he allegedly attempted to sto…
Bigger every year
MOSES LAKE — The biggest celebration in Moses Lake’s calendar just keeps getting bigger. Tens of thousands came to McCosh Park for Spring Fest last year. Th…
New law provides protection for hot car rescues
OLYMPIA — The Washington State Legislature has passed House Bill 1046, which grants immunity from civil liability for those who forcibly enter a locked vehicle…
Gas prices drop in Grant, Adams, rise nationally
MOSES LAKE – Gas prices in Grant County, Adams County and Washington State saw a slight decrease. At the national level, there was around a two-cent increase f…
Cougars victorious in weekend series over Air Force
PULLMAN – Washington State baseball (17-29) posted a 10-2 series-clinching win over Air Force (18-30) at Bailey-Brayton Field Sunday afternoon, according to a …
Wins and losses: WA legislative leaders share takeaways on this year's session
(The Center Square) – Three days after sine die, caucus leaders from both sides of the aisle in the Washington State Legislature are reflecting on wins and los…
New legislation updates laws for working minors in WA
DUPONT— Washington State Governor Bob Ferguson recently signed Senate Bill 1644 into law, establishing enhanced safety and health regulations for minors employ…
Four 'Cats Named All-GNAC
PORTLAND, Ore. – Four Central Washington University Softball student-athletes were honored by the Great Northwest Athletic Conference for their hard work and d…
CWU Crimson and Black game this Saturday
ELLENSBURG – Central Washington University Football will host its 2025 Crimson and Black Spring Game this Saturday, May 3 at noon on Steve Hertling Field at To…
WA Legislature passes Rainier School closure bill that includes new transition plans
(The Center Square) – Outside of budget negotiations, one of the bills that dominated Washington state lawmakers' attention during the 2025 legislative session…
Eastern track’s strong performance builds momentum
PULLMAN – The Eastern Washington University Eagles wrapped up a successful weekend at the Cougar Classic, with standout performances in the field events settin…