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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…
Pellicciotti leading in State Treasurer polls
OLYMPIA – Democrat incumbent Mike Pellicciotti is leading the polls for State Treasurer with 58.09% of voters. His opponent, Republican Sharon Hanek has 41.81%…
Voters reject initiative to repeal Climate Commitment Act
(The Center Square) – Washington voters have chosen to keep the state's controversial cap-and-trade program that critics say substantially raised fuel prices w…
Upthegrove leads in DNR commissioner race
OLYMPIA – The race for lands commissioner has seen some ups and downs over the last several months with Hillary Franz stepping aside to run for Congress and op…
Incumbent Reykdal leading challenger in OSPI race
OLYMPIA — Incumbent Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal is leading opponent David Olson in the race to retain his job.
WA gets new governor for the first time since 2013
OLYMPIA – The Evergreen State is getting a new governor for the first time since Jay Inslee took office in 2013. The Democrat had announced that he wouldn’t ru…
Seniors save on fishing in Washington
COLUMBIA BASIN — A day on the water with a pole and peace and quiet may just be what the doctor ordered, even if you have to wear some mittens as temps decline.
Boeing strike ends with 59% vote
MOSES LAKE – After 52 days of striking for a better employment contract, 59% of more than 26,000 Machinists Union members voted in favor of a fourth contract o…
WA gas prices dropping, but still above national average
MOSES LAKE — Gasoline prices in Washington dropped over the last week and have been dropping over the last month, according to a report from the online gas pri…
Digging for the truth: King Ranch owners fight claims of illegal wetlands excavation
(The Center Square) – A complex tangle of claims involving the King Ranch in Grant and Douglas counties may have an impact on more than cattle ranchers, accord…
Fourth Boeing contract offer up for vote today
MOSES LAKE – Boeing International released a fourth contract offer Oct. 31 which members will be voting on today at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church.
Sessler outlines plans for 4th District, if elected
MOSES LAKE — As the race for Washington's 4th Congressional District wraps up, with five days left to vote, candidate Jarrod Sessler is running against Republi…
WSU Cougars take three-game win streak into bye
PULLMAN – Riding a three-game winning streak, the No. 22 Washington State Cougars will have their second bye week of the season in Week 10.
WA Congressional members ask Biden for disaster declaration for Colville tribes
COLVILLE – In a unified effort, U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell, D-WA, U.S. Senator Patty Murray, D-WA, U.S. Representative Cathy McMorris Rodgers, R-WA, and U.S. …
Regional college sports schedule for Nov. 1-7
MOSES LAKE – Check out this week’s college sports schedule, complete with cross country, football, golf, soccer, tennis and volleyball events for Big Bend, Cen…
Colville, Cowlitz tribes sign MOUs with WA Dept. Of Commerce
NESPELEM – In the past week, two memorandums of understanding were signed by the Washington State Department of Commerce for two separate Washington tribes, th…