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Grant County Treasurer retires after 4 decades
EPHRATA — For Darryl Pheasant, it’s always been about the details. “He knew how everything worked,” said Grant …
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…
Regional college sports schedule for Nov. 15-21
MOSES LAKE – Check out this week’s college sports schedule, complete with basketball, cross country, football, soccer, tennis and volleyball events for Big Ben…
Vets honored at Ephrata parade
EPHRATA — It wasn’t a huge crowd that turned out for the Veterans Day parade in Ephrata, but it was a reverent one.
Whooping cough cases surging
EPHRATA – Whooping Cough continues to have higher-than-expected case counts in Grant County and across the state of Washington according to a Grant County Heal…
WA courts still impacted after computer breach
OLYMPIA – The Administrative Office of the Courts released a statement last Monday Nov. 4 regarding unauthorized activity on the Washington Courts network. The…
WA Moves to eliminate harmful thermal receipts
OLYMPIA — In an announcement the Washington State Department of Commerce has announced the replacement of thermal receipt paper containing harmful bisphenols—s…
Pellicciotti leading in State Treasurer polls
OLYMPIA – Democrat incumbent Mike Pellicciotti is leading the polls for State Treasurer with 57.73% of voters. His opponent, Republican Sharon Hanek has 72.17%…
Mungia holds narrow lead WA Supreme Court race
OLYMPIA — State Supreme Court Pos. 2 candidate Sal Mungia led his opponent by a narrow margin of 0.8% of votes as of Friday night, according to the Washington …
Outstanding Service to Veterans Award recipients recognized for dedication, commitment
OLYMPIA — The Governor's Veterans Affairs Advisory Committee has announced the recipients of the 2024 Outstanding Service to Veterans Awards, which recognize i…
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…