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Bryan Woo throws 7 scoreless innings as the Mariners beat the Orioles 3-0
SEATTLE (AP) — Bryan Woo pitched seven shutout innings, Colt Emerson drove in two of Seattle’s three first-inning …
Drive safely over the holidays, WSP urges
OLYMPIA — The Washington State Patrol and Washington Traffic Safety Commission want to remind everyone using the roadways this holiday season that safe roads c…
Washington Democrats leak $15 billion tax increase plans
(The Center Square) – Senate Democrats are asking their peers to help “spread that tax policy love around” as they hope to close a $16 billion shortfall with n…
Despite recruiting efforts, WA law enforcement numbers still lowest in country
(The Center Square) – During the upcoming legislative session, the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs will be pushing for legislation to deal…
'More than a statistic’
EPHRATA — More than 1,000 Grant County veterans were remembered Dec. 13 when the Civil Air Patrol, American Legion Post 28, Ephrata, and other community member…
BASIN WRESTLING REPORT: Huskies win home tourney
OTHELLO – The Huskies came out on top of their home tournament over the weekend, winning the Leonard Schutte Round Up with a team score of 280 points.
WSU scientist gifts world healthier Christmas trees
PUYALLUP - For more than 40 years, Washington State University Extension scientist Gary Chastagner has found solutions to Christmas tree diseases and other rel…
Long journey: WSU scientists travel from India to Adams County
LIND — As the crow flies, the state of Rajasthan in Northwestern India is a long way from the state of Washington. But in some ways, they’re very similar. …
Christmas driving looking hazardous
MOSES LAKE — What with Christmas, it’s a busy travel week – over the river and through the woods and all that – but drivers planning to head out are advised to…
Ag announces loan assistance program to help farmers
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The US Department of Agriculture has announced a final phase of loan assistance for distressed direct and guaranteed farm loan borrowers thr…
Ybarra expects ‘twists and turns’ in 2025 WA session
QUINCY — State Representative Alex Ybarra, R-Quincy, said the Washington Legislature has some big decisions to make, which he expects will result in a turbulen…
WSU opens league play with win over San Diego
SAN DIEGO, Calif. - The Washington State women’s basketball team grabbed a 65-42 victory over San Diego to open league play Thursday evening in an away game. T…
Defense rules the court as the Eagles defeat Gauchos
CHENEY — The last hurrah for Eastern Washington women's basketball in 2024 was on Reese Court tonight and they closed out the non-conference schedule with a re…
Wildcats finish first half of season with big win over Lincoln
ELLENSBURG – The Central Washington University Wildcats men’s basketball team finished the first half of their season with a solid win over Lincoln University …
Bipartisan effort reducing BAC limit to .05% could face opposition from both sides
(The Center Square) – State lawmakers filed a bipartisan effort Monday to reduce the standard to charge someone with driving under the influence, but there cou…
WA operating budget could reach $87 billion by the 2027-2029 biennium
(The Center Square) – In October it was revealed that the state operating budget faced a potential $5 billion shortfall for the 2025-2027 biennium. While that …