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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 …
FIRE REPORT: Sept. 16, 2025
MOSES LAKE – Last week, the Chelan County Commissioners declared a State of Emergency for the Lower Sugarloaf and Pomas Fires which are burning around 20,000 a…
Cougs fall on the road to North Texas
DENTON, Texas — The Washington State Cougars fell to the North Texas Mean Green 59-10 over the weekend at DATCU Stadium. This was the first meeting between the…
Washington fuel prices highest nationwide
MOSES LAKE – For the first time this year, gas prices in Washington are the highest in the nation with the state bypassing both California and Hawaii’s average…
Wenatchee Valley College receives $130,000 for workforce development
WENATCHEE – Wenatchee Valley College has secured $130,000 in workforce development funds from the Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges. …
WA small business owners not as optimistic due to pending tax hikes
(The Center Square) – Small business owners in most of the U.S. feel more upbeat, according to the National Federation of Independent Business’ Small Business …
COLLEGIATE SPORT SCHEDULE: Sept. 11-18
MOSES LAKE – Washington’s collegiate athletes head into another week of new competition. See where your favorite college team will be playing this week.
‘Conflict of interest’ alleged in complaint against Solicitor General Noah Purcell
(The Center Square) – A complaint against Solicitor General Noah Purcell with the Washington State Executive Ethics Board has been rejected for investigation d…
Western states launch vaccine alliance amid CDC shake-up
(The Center Square) – The states of California, Washington, Oregon and Hawaii are launching the West Coast Health Alliance to provide immunization recommendati…
GE donation lights up Carousel of Smiles restoration project
Good things truly are being brought to light for the Carousel of Smiles, thanks to a donation of several hundred lightbulbs by General Electric to the Sandpoin…
George Raveling passes away at 88
PULLMAN – Washington State Athletics legend and Hall of Fame Basketball Coach George Raveling, who elevated the Cougar men's basketball program to national pro…
McGill earns offensive player of week after Rodeo Bowl win
ELLENSBURG – Wildcats quarterback Kennedy McGill was named the Lone Star Conference Offensive Player of the Week, according to a statement by the conference. T…
EWU to offer law enforcement leadership program
CHENEY — Eastern Washington University plans to launch a Law Enforcement Leadership & Practice program in the fall of 2026 to help working police officers buil…
WA businesses preparing for new retail sales taxes to hit consumers Oct. 1
(The Center Square) — One month from Labor Day, a slew of Washington businesses will be subject to new retail sales taxes, which will be passed onto consumers.…
FIRE REPORT: Sept. 2, 2025
COULEE CITY – A fire broke out between Soap Lake and Coulee City just west of Lenore Lake Monday afternoon on the rimrock area overlooking the lake and State R…
Green School offers gardener training online
MOSES LAKE — There’s more to gardening than just filling a pot with dirt and seeds and waiting for something to grow.