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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 …
COLUMN: The Seahawks are winning the Smith trade
We are already a month into the 2025 NFL season. Teams with immense hype coming into the season have either met or exceeded expectations or have plummeted into…
College Toolkit offers valuable new resource for underrepresented populations
ELLENSBURG — Prospective college students in Washington who are on the fence about pursuing a degree have a new online resource to help them figure out if high…
Washington’s minimum wage to top $17 in 2026
OLYMPIA — Washington state’s minimum wage will surpass $17 per hour in 2026. It will rise 2.8% to $17.13 per hour, starting Jan. 1, the state Department of …
WA fuel prices still second-highest in nation
MOSES LAKE — For the second week in a row, Washington has the second-highest average fuel prices in the nation at $4.56 per gallon, an eight-cent decrease from…
FIRE REPORT: Sept. 26, 2025
MOSES LAKE – The fires below are burning nearly 139,000 acres across Washington as of Thursday afternoon. This is around 9,000 acres more than Monday and 29,00…
Washington state drivers could see some relief at the gas pump this fall
(The Center Square) – Motorists in Washington state – home to some of the highest gas prices in the nation – could see some relief from spiking fuel prices thi…
COLLEGIATE SPORTS SCHEDULE: Sept. 25 - Oct. 1
MOSES LAKE – Collegiate athletes continue to compete and strive for greatness throughout the state. See where your favorite college team will be heading this w…
COLUMN: Can the Huskies upset the Buckeyes?
On Saturday, the Washington Huskies will play in arguably their biggest game since the 2024 national championship game where they lost to Michigan. Or as I lik…
WA fuel prices second highest in nation
MOSES LAKE – Last week, Washington led the nation with the highest fuel prices, beating both California and Hawaii. These states have traditionally led the cha…
Huskies dominate Cougars in Apple Cup
PULLMAN – On Saturday, the Huskies were victorious 59-24 over the Cougars in the 117th Apple Cup. Huskies Head Coach Jedd Fisch said the team is happy to have …
WDFW takes over Beezley Hills Preserve
EPHRATA – In a move for conservation efforts in Washington State, the Nature Conservancy has transferred ownership of the 9,000-acre Beezley Hills Preserve to …
Suárez homers and Woo exits after 5 innings as Mariners beat Astros 4-0 to take over 1st in AL West
HOUSTON (AP) — Eugenio Suárez hit his 47th homer, three other Mariners went deep and Bryan Woo pitched five effective innings before leaving unexpectedly as Se…
Likely remains of Travis Decker, wanted for killing his daughters in Chelan County, found
WENATCHEE – The Chelan County Sheriff’s Office announced Thursday the discovery of human remains believed to be those of Travis Decker, who has been the subjec…
Local Job Corps students keep wildfire crews functioning
MOSES LAKE — Firefighters are battling fires across Washington – 20 of them Tuesday morning – but they’re not doing it alone. Back at the fire camp, at a safe …
Washington college football recap
MOSES LAKE — Another week of college football has concluded. Before the next slate of games begin, see below how Washington football teams fared against their…