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Construction workers rally in support of behavioral health in Olympia
OLYMPIA — Bright orange hardhats and yellow reflective vests engulfed the steps of Washington’s Capitol Feb. 17 as…
Washington voted to lift natural gas restrictions, but will the changes stick?
OLYMPIA — Of the four initiatives that were on the Washington ballot this year, only one passed, and it’s one that affects housing statewide, including in Gran…
Columbia Basin road projects in DOT draft plan
MOSES LAKE — A walking and bike path between Patton Boulevard and Grape Drive, widening 13th Avenue Southwest in Quincy and pedestrian upgrades to Nelson Road …
Black Friday fish have been stocked across WA
OLYMPIA – The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife is stocking 24 lakes with over 65,000 rainbow trout for Black Friday fishing. The fish measured longer…
College football preview: WSU looks to rally from loss
PULLMAN – Coming off their second loss of the season, the No. 25 Washington State Cougars will face a familiar opponent on Saturday, travelling to Corvallis, O…
WA expands access to free school meals for students
OLYMPIA – As of Oct. 15, 2024, over 775,000 students in Washington State, around 70% of the student population, have access to school meals at no out-of-pocket…
Be prepared when traveling over passes
MOSES LAKE — With Thanksgiving approaching, many local residents will be driving over mountain passes to see family and friends. Because road conditions on tho…
Local clerks playing catch up after court system outages
EPHRATA – Technological troubles with the Washington Superior and District court systems have left county clerks working to catch up on backlogged cases.
WA DOH recommends holiday vaccinations
OLYMPIA – Thanksgiving is a little over a week away, winter holidays will follow closely behind, and the Washington State Department of Health issued a press r…
New PIO appointed for BPA
PORTLAND, Ore. – The Bonneville Power Administration announced Wednesday that Chris Wilk has been appointed as its new chief information officer and executive …
WSU raises tuition as enrollment declines
(The Center Square) – The Washington State University Board of Regents voted Friday to raise tuition by the maximum amount next school year as enrollment has d…
Fentanyl report shows drug's impact on Central WA
YAKIMA — Congressman Dan Newhouse, R–Wash., said he wanted to learn more about fentanyl and its impact in Central Washington after a conversation with a consti…
Snow, wind and rain forecast for Basin
MOSES LAKE — All things considered, it might just be best to stay home Tuesday night and add a little time to any travel plans Wednesday morning, even if it’s …
Incoming Trump admin likely to pull back on push to breach Snake River dams
(The Center Square) – Proponents of breaching the four lower Snake River dams that provide hydropower in the Columbia Basin concede that plan is likely on hold…
No. 19 Cougars travel to New Mexico
PULLMAN – After taking down Utah State 49-28 at home last weekend, the No. 19 Washington State Cougars will travel to Albuquerque to take on the New Mexico Sta…
WA still grappling with ongoing EV charging challenges
(The Center Square) – Although Initiative 2117 repealing the state’s cap-and-trade program was rejected by Washington voters earlier this month, state planners…