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Priest Rapids Dam oil spill still in cleanup stage
MATTAWA — People downstream of Priest Rapids Dam are being asked to look for evidence of oil on the waters of the …
WA directs state dollars to food banks as SNAP funding cliff nears
Washington state will give food banks $2.2 million per week as they deal with the potential end of food stamp benefits due to the ongoing federal government shutdown.
Fallen Basin lawmen honored at Olympia memorial
OLYMPIA — Every day, thousands of law enforcement officers put on their uniforms and head out to protect Washington state. Most of the time, they come back. Bu…
Fire season officially ends in Washington
OLYMPIA – The Washington Fire season has officially come to a close as of Monday, according to Department of Natural Resources Communications Manager Ryan Rodr…
Government shutdown means no paychecks for thousands of Washingtonians
(The Center Square) — Friday marks Day 24 of the federal government shutdown and the first missed paycheck for thousands of federal employees in Washington sta…
Report: Washington’s total state and local debt is $143 billion
(The Center Square) — Washington's total state and local debt is $143 billion at the end of 2023, the most recent year for which complete data is available, th…
SNAP benefits uncertain after Nov. 1
MOSES LAKE — Whether or not benefits through the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program will be available to Washington residents after Nov. 1 is still to…
Historic championship!
YAKIMA – The Moses Lake Mavericks (16-1) are the 4A state champions after defeating the Chiawana Riverhawks 13-3 in five innings. This state title is the Maver…
WA faces health coverage issues if enhanced Premium Tax Credit lapses
OLYMPIA — Washingtonians could face a significant increase in their health insurance premiums as the Enhanced Premium Tax Credit, ePTC, is set to expire at the…
Washington college football recap – week 8
MOSES LAKE – Week eight saw both outcomes of a game across Washington college football. Teams like the Eagles and the Wildcats continue to build momentum while…
Voters to decide on possible Long Term Care Trust Fund changes
OLYMPIA — Washington voters will be asked to accept or reject a constitutional amendment to allow funds from a program designed to help pay for extended care s…
WA fuel prices third highest nationally
MOSES LAKE – After a month-long reign as the second-most expensive state to purchase fuel in, Washington’s fuel prices have dropped below Hawaii’s.
AI learners win prizes, gain skills in NCW Tech Alliance contest
MOSES LAKE — The North Central Washington Tech Alliance Skill-a-Thon has ended, and four Grant County residents are among the winners. “The winners walked …
WA college sports schedule: Oct. 17-24, 2025
MOSES LAKE – College athletes continue to battle through the season as the weather gets colder and the games get hotter. Check out where your favorite college …
‘Early stages of critical failure’: Funding outlook is grim for WA road upkeep
State transportation officials say they are making the limited dollars for highway and bridge preservation stretch as far as they can — but it’s not far enough…
Renewed legal battle ramps up over Columbia Basin dams and salmon
A long-running court battle over how to balance protections for endangered fish with hydropower dams in the Columbia River Basin has resumed after a two-year p…