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Media Day at the Capitol reveals ongoing budget debate
OLYMPIA — Media outlets from throughout Washington congregated at the Senate John A. Cherberg building Thursday, F…
Othello PD arrests DOSA fugitive
OTHELLO — The Othello Police Department announced the arrest of Gregorio Orozco Jr. for an outstanding warrant out of Benton County for violating the condition…
WA-OR Potato conference draws record crowd
KENNEWICK — Potatoes took center stage last week in the Tri-Cities “I want to welcome you to the largest potato conference in North America,” Washington Pot…
WA lawmakers look to prohibit time caps on anesthesia reimbursement
OLYMPIA — Washington lawmakers are reintroducing a bill that would protect insurance coverage on anesthesia services. House Bill 1812, sponsored by Rep. Al…
Confluence opens new facility for pre-surgical patients
WENATCHEE — A new clinic designed to make it easier for patients to get all the tests they need prior to surgery at Central Washington Hospital was celebrated …
Dent working to secure aviation assets for local fire districts
OLYMPIA — Rep. Tom Dent, R-Moses Lake, is working on a bipartisan bill that would make funding for aviation wildfire suppression permanent. The Aviation A…
Museum works to preserve the history of the rails that built the state
REARDAN — The Inland Northwest Rail Museum is a longstanding place that serves to preserve the history of trains and railroads from across the nation. Now cele…
Hansen overpass timeline still undetermined
MOSES LAKE — The timeline and cost for repair – or replacement of the Hansen Road overpass west of Moses Lake will depend, in part, on whether the Washington S…
A look at the 2026 Northwest Hay Expo: Industry leaders gather amidst challenges
KENNEWICK — The Northwest Hay Expo, an annual event for stakeholders in the hay industry, attracted a diverse group of attendees this week, despite challenging…
Ferguson and Brown prepare for 'worst-case' ICE crackdown
OLYMPIA — Gov. Bob Ferguson and Attorney General Nick Brown held a press conference Monday morning condemning the recent immigration enforcement actions in Min…
Spring water forecast uneven, drought continues
SPOKANE — Warmer than normal temperatures in December and January may have consequences next spring with lower than normal runoff. Joey Clevenger, meteorol…
Seahawks advance to Super Bowl with thrilling 31-27 win over Rams in NFC title game
SEATTLE (AP) — Sam Darnold was cast aside by the New York Jets, who drafted him No. 3 overall in 2018. The Minnesota Vikings didn't bring him back after he led…
Washington lawmakers push to expand collective bargaining for ag workers
OLYMPIA — The Washington Senate Labor and Commerce committee held a public hearing Tuesday, Jan. 20 for a bill that would allow agriculture workers to collecti…
Ybarra proposes bill to help rural county economies grow
OLYMPIA — Rep. Alex Ybarra, R-Quincy, is sponsoring a bill that would grant certain rural counties in Washington state more time to designate industrial land b…
Richardson named to Grant County Superior Court
OLYMPIA — On Friday, Governor Bob Ferguson announced the appointment of Washington Assistant Attorney General Jennifer Richardson to the Grant County Superior …
Army Corps to look at $1.5B underwater Columbia River power line project, asks for public comment
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced last week it will hold two online public meetings later this month to get feedback on a $1.5 billion project to run …