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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…
Teaching America
QUINCY — Folks who would like to prepare to become U.S. citizens can get some help through the Quincy Public Library, according to an announcement from NCW Lib…
State Auditor’s report shows shortcomings in cannabis industry
OLYMPIA – A recent performance audit by the Office of the Washington State Auditor has unveiled shortcomings in the state’s oversight of its cannabis industry,…
U.S. Attorney's Office pursues COVID fraudsters
YAKIMA — U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Washington Vanessa R. Waldref, announced that BNL Technical Services, LLC has pleaded guilty to fraudulently…
BIG SKY NOW: Sacramento State’s overtime win, EWU to face Idaho
MOSES LAKE — On this week’s episodes of the Big Sky Now podcast, the panel of Josh Amick, Fritz Neighbor and Jon Allen of the Daily Inter Lake; Mark Nelke of …
WA risky driving behaviors analyzed
OLYMPIA — The Washington Traffic Safety Commission has announced a partnership with Cambridge Mobile Telematics and Michelin Mobility Intelligence to utilize l…
WA DNR releases first statewide recreation plan, seeks public input
(The Center Square) – The Washington State Department of Natural Resources is asking the public for feedback on its first statewide recreation strategic plan. …
Washington state traffic fatalities up by 51% since 2019
(The Center Square) – The number of annual traffic fatalities in Washington state has jumped from 528 in 2019 to 810 in 2023, a 51% increase since 2019, accord…
Ballots arriving for Nov. elections
EPHRATA – Ballots for the 2024 General Election have begun arriving in mailboxes across Washington with several major races for voters to mark their preference…
Two programs to assist with clean energy projects
OLYMPIA – The Washington State Department of Commerce announced two new programs Oct. 17 that will connect Washington entities with federal clean energy and climate funding opportunities, according to a release fro…
Gubernatorial candidates address crime, law enforcement
OLYMPIA — Whether law enforcement in Washington is where it should be, addressing juvenile crime and the role of the Washington Legislature in law enforcement …
CWU Partnership explores how digital media can increase motivation to pursue college
ELLENSBURG — A new partnership between the Washington Student Achievement Council, Central Washington University, and Sandbox Inc. is taking a new approach to …
HopeSource selects affordable housing director
ELLENSBURG — HopeSource has hired longtime Kittitas County leader Bill Hinkle as the organization’s director of affordable housing, according to an announcemen…
Regional college sports schedule for Oct. 18-24
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…
WSU’s Cougars return home to face Hawaii
PULLMAN – With last week's 25-17 road win over Fresno State, the Washington State Cougars sit at 5-1 at the midway point of the 2024 season, with the Cougars n…
Regional construction wrapping up for 2024
QUINCY — if one of the signs of spring is the appearance of big machines to grind pavement and rebuild roadbeds – road construction, in short – one of the sign…