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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 …
Newhouse provides ‘toolkit’ for people fighting fentanyl
YAKIMA — U.S. Congressman Dan Newhouse (R-Fourth District) has published a list for people looking for resources to help them deal with fentanyl use. “The …
Judges say no to Kroger-Albertsons $24.6B merger
SEATTLE – King County Superior Court Judge Marshall Ferguson ruled Tuesday that a proposed merger between Kroger and Albertsons would eliminate sufficient comp…
Better year in 2024 for apples, cherries — not so much for pears
YAKIMA — After two years of bumpy weather and bumpy harvests, the 2024 apple and cherry harvests were closer to average. Pear growers were not so lucky.
Ferguson opts to retain agency leaders
OLYMPIA – Governor-elect Bob Ferguson announced Friday that he will retain Commissioner Cami Feek to continue running the Employment Security Department, as we…
Washington natural gas initiative backer files suit to force state to comply
(The Center Square) – The Building Industry Association of Washington on Friday filed a lawsuit in Thurston County Superior Court to declare that the Washingto…
WA Congressional news roundup
MOSES LAKE - Congressional delegates serving Eastern Washington have been busy in the lead up to the holidays with one preparing to leave office and others con…
WA GOP chair files bill to restore felony status for fentanyl-related offenses
(The Center Square) – After failing to launch last session, the Washington State Republican Party is attempting to raise the stakes around dealing, trafficking…
Five in a row
SEATTLE – Tied at 21 through the first 24 minutes, the top-seeded Royal Knights outscored No. 2 Seton Catholic 40-7 in the second half of Friday’s 1A State Foo…
Eagles down UND behind stellar three-point shooting
CHENEY — Eastern Washington battled their way to a win over North Dakota, 87-81 with a stellar second-half performance. Eastern won the shooting battle going 5…
Legislative leaders differ on causes of and solutions to WA budget hole
(The Center Square) – With the 2025 session just around the corner, legislative leaders from the four caucuses have expressed their varying views on the causes…
West Canal maintenance funding announced
WASHINGTON D.C. – The office of U.S. Senator Patty Murray, D-Wash., announced $57.85 million in federal funding for aging water infrastructure, fishing facilities and canal operations around Washington state. The f…
Older Driver Safety Awareness Week provides food for thought
MOSES LAKE — Older Driver Safety Awareness Week is Dec. 2-6, so if you are an older driver or a caregiver, it may be time to talk about driving safety, accordi…
Washington state’s spending spree drives massive deficit
(The Center Square) – Over the past decade, many state lawmakers have advocated fiscal restraint during years of enormous revenue growth, arguing that Washington could face a budgetary crisis if an economic downtur…
Sixkiller appointed WA director of Ecology
OLYMPIA – Governor-elect Bob Ferguson has appointed Casey Sixkiller as the 14th Director of the Washington State Department of Ecology, effective Jan. 15, 2025…
REC Silicon reports lower third-quarter earnings
MOSES LAKE — A delay in shipping polysilicon materials led to a delay in production, which led to a drop in earnings for REC Silicon in the third quarter of th…