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Gas prices ease slightly in Washington, lower prices predicted in 2027
MOSES LAKE — Gasoline prices continue to edge lower in Washington state, Grant County and Adams County, offering m…
Prescribed burns scheduled to mitigate wildfires, improve habitats
OLYMPIA – Across Washington, ecosystems ranging from the Western Washington prairies and meadows to the Columbia Basin wetlands and Eastern Washington's pine f…
The driver behind Washington state’s budget shortfall
(The Center Square) – Earlier this month, state officials reported that the operating budget faces a $10-12 billion deficit over the next four years. Unlike…
OSPI data shows Basin schools performance
OLYMPIA — The Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction releases a report card with data about every school district in the state. The da…
Washington voted to lift natural gas restrictions, but will the changes stick?
OLYMPIA — Of the four initiatives that were on the Washington ballot this year, only one passed, and it’s one that affects housing statewide, including in Gran…
Columbia Basin road projects in DOT draft plan
MOSES LAKE — A walking and bike path between Patton Boulevard and Grape Drive, widening 13th Avenue Southwest in Quincy and pedestrian upgrades to Nelson Road …
Black Friday fish have been stocked across WA
OLYMPIA – The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife is stocking 24 lakes with over 65,000 rainbow trout for Black Friday fishing. The fish measured longer…
College football preview: WSU looks to rally from loss
PULLMAN – Coming off their second loss of the season, the No. 25 Washington State Cougars will face a familiar opponent on Saturday, travelling to Corvallis, O…
WA expands access to free school meals for students
OLYMPIA – As of Oct. 15, 2024, over 775,000 students in Washington State, around 70% of the student population, have access to school meals at no out-of-pocket…
Be prepared when traveling over passes
MOSES LAKE — With Thanksgiving approaching, many local residents will be driving over mountain passes to see family and friends. Because road conditions on tho…
Local clerks playing catch up after court system outages
EPHRATA – Technological troubles with the Washington Superior and District court systems have left county clerks working to catch up on backlogged cases.
WA DOH recommends holiday vaccinations
OLYMPIA – Thanksgiving is a little over a week away, winter holidays will follow closely behind, and the Washington State Department of Health issued a press r…
New PIO appointed for BPA
PORTLAND, Ore. – The Bonneville Power Administration announced Wednesday that Chris Wilk has been appointed as its new chief information officer and executive …
WSU raises tuition as enrollment declines
(The Center Square) – The Washington State University Board of Regents voted Friday to raise tuition by the maximum amount next school year as enrollment has d…
Fentanyl report shows drug's impact on Central WA
YAKIMA — Congressman Dan Newhouse, R–Wash., said he wanted to learn more about fentanyl and its impact in Central Washington after a conversation with a consti…
Snow, wind and rain forecast for Basin
MOSES LAKE — All things considered, it might just be best to stay home Tuesday night and add a little time to any travel plans Wednesday morning, even if it’s …