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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 …
Multimillion-dollar commitment will advance key cwu initiatives
ELLENSBURG - Central Washington University has received a multimillion-dollar commitment from Rob and Valerie Moehring to create a Presidential Innovation Fund…
ICE arrests Othello woman, teen son left to run family food truck
OTHELLO —Eighteen-year-old Raul Gomez-Eudave woke up on a Saturday morning earlier this month to a flood of missed calls and text messages. When he unlocke…
Committee proposed to redesign state flag
OLYMPIA – Is Washington’s State flag a relic of days gone by and should it be redesigned? A bill in this year’s Legislature says the question is worth cons…
Wildcats headed to Westwood for rugby battle with No. 11 UCLA
ELLENSBURG – The number 10 ranked Central Washington University Wildcats rugby team, currently sitting at 2-2, will be headed to Westood, California this weeke…
Sphinx Virtuosi to bring little-known music to Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE — Some of the best classical music talent in the country will visit Moses Lake when Sphinx Virtuosi plays the Wallenstien Theater Saturday. “We a…
Taters take center stage in Olympia
OLYMPIA – The Washington State Potato Commission served about 1,600 baked potatoes last Tuesday. The commission sponsors the annual event and brings farmers, l…
Ferguson orders assessment of data center impacts
OLYMPIA— Earlier this month, Gov. Bob Ferguson signed an executive order to create a workgroup aimed at assessing the impacts of data centers on energy use, st…
Proposed law could allow state agencies to decertify elected sheriffs
(The Center Square) – Voters typically expect higher standards from law enforcement, but one proposal to align expectations across different levels would also …
Lincoln Day Dinner draws big crowd
MOSES LAKE — Members and guests of the Grant County Republican Party gathered Saturday night to discuss the issues, network and fundraise at the annual Lincoln…
Bill proposes higher fees for Discover Pass
OLYMPIA – It will cost more to visit a state park next year, if a proposal in the state Legislature wins approval. Senate Bill 5390, proposed by Sen. Derek…
Student performance fuels school funding debate
OLYMPIA – Holly Koon of Mount Baker School District struggles every day in her freshman biology classes to help students achieve, but sometimes it seems like a…
Eagles fall short in high-offensive battle with ‘Jacks
CHENEY — The style of play was different from Thursday night, as Eastern Washington women's basketball and Northern Arizona faced off on the court. Eastern dro…
13th district lawmakers discuss session
OLYMPIA - Residents of Washington’s 13th legislative district gathered virtually Wednesday evening with lawmakers to discuss key legislative topics and address…
Several gun bills working their way through the Washington State Legislature
(The Center Square) – Friday marks a critical cutoff date for bills in the Washington State Legislature. This means bills must pass through a policy committee …
WA Senate passes bill to boost housing supply by eliminating parking requirements
(The Center Square) – Washington state needs to build more than one million housing units over the next two decades, but one proposal intends to clear the way …