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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 …
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 …
Josh Turner to headline Party in the Dirt
The North Idaho State Fair has announced that multi-platinum country music sensation Josh Turner will headline the Party in the Dirt Concert Series with a perf…
WA Ag overtime bill in full effect, despite calls for change
OLYMPIA - Washington is now one of the first states to fully extend overtime pay to agricultural workers who work beyond 40 hours per week. The law, passed in …
Snow bikes make for a unique way to shred the mountain
“A SNO-GO,” I promptly smiled back to him. “Basically, a bike on skis.”
Idaho coughs up lead late as EWU rallies for victory
On Thursday, Idaho plays at Northern Arizona, and Eastern Washington is at Northern Colorado.
Home market moving, but affordability still iffy
MOSES LAKE — The housing market is moving faster than a year ago in Washington, but affordability is still up in the air, according to data released by the Nor…
Regional college sports schedule for Feb. 14-20
MOSES LAKE – Check out this week’s college sports schedule, complete with basketball, tennis, track and field, swimming and wrestling events for Big Bend, Cent…