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Washington’s gas tax is going up, but state transportation revenue is falling short
Washington state’s gas tax, already among the highest in the nation, is going up next week. The state’s per-gal…
Brown leads Washington AG polls
OLYMPIA – Democrat Nick Brown is leading the polls for attorney general with 55.8% of the votes. His opponent, Republican Pete Serrano has 44.1% of the votes.
Potential passage of I-2066 in WA fuels other groups looking to protect natural gas
(The Center Square) – Three days after the general election, county auditors are still tabulating ballots all across Washington state, with more than half a mi…
WA Governor-elect names executive team
SEATTLE – Washington Governor-Elect Bob Ferguson filled his executive leadership team Nov. 7.
Eagles soar to first win under Monson, defeating Redhawks
CHENEY — Eastern (1-1) secured their first win of the season, defeating Seattle (0-1) 93-86 in a thrilling match at home. The victory was especially significan…
Regional college sports schedule for Nov. 8-14
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…
College Football Preview: After a bye, Cougars host Utah State
PULLMAN – Coming off their second bye week of the season, the Washington State Cougars host Utah State on Saturday to begin the stretch run of the 2024 regular…
Lt. Governor Heck wins bid for reelection
OLYMPIA – Incumbent Lt. Governor Denny Heck, a Democrat, campaigned to keep his seat from Republican challenger Dan Matthews.
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…