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What's happening in the Pacific Northwest? For information and details regarding Northwest news, see our articles below.

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WDFW urges anglers to use caution as local lakes open March 1

MOSES LAKE — With the March 1 fishing opener approaching, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife is remind…

Updated 1 month, 3 weeks ago
Cougars earn close win over Pepperdine

PULLMAN — Washington State Cougars (2-12) shook off a slow start and used a strong second half to earn a 66-63 win over Pepperdine on Sunday, opening West Coas…

Updated 1 month, 3 weeks ago
Stevens Pass set to partially reopen

STEVENS PASS — A section of US Highway 2 will reopen Monday for daytime use, with a pilot car, but other sections of the road remain closed. A detour will be a…

Updated 1 month, 3 weeks ago
Ferguson, GOP submit supplemental budgets

OLYMPIA — Washington Governor Bob Ferguson has released his proposed supplemental budget for the upcoming legislative session which is set to start Jan. 12. Th…

Updated 1 month, 3 weeks ago
Wildcats’ Fisk departs for Portland State

ELLENSBURG — Central Washington athletics announced that Head Coach Chris Fisk would be departing the Wildcats football program to take the lead role at Portla…

Updated 1 month, 3 weeks ago
Huskies push forward with 8-4 season

SEATTLE — The University of Washington Huskies have gotten off to a strong start for their season as they head into this week 8-4. The Huskies will be getting …

Updated 1 month, 4 weeks ago
Planning ahead key to a safe New Year’s celebration

MOSES LAKE — With Christmas in the rearview mirror, there’s one more big holiday celebration before the New Year arrives. But people who are planning to celebr…

Updated 1 month, 4 weeks ago
Shooter opens fire in Wallace, ID

WALLACE — One person is dead and three others were injured following a shooting in downtown Wallace, Idaho Friday afternoon.

Updated 1 month, 4 weeks ago
Adams Co. commissioners approve 2026 budget

RITZVILLE — Adams County Commissioners approved a $62.5 million budget Tuesday, the last step in what commission chair Mike Garza said was a difficult job. …

Updated 1 month, 4 weeks ago
Van Dyke signs contract extension through 2030

SEATTLE — Having led the Huskies to one of the most successful seasons in program history, Washington women's soccer Head Coach Nicole Van Dyke has signed a co…

Updated 2 months ago
WSP warns of scams in wake of trooper's death

OLYMPIA — The Washington State Patrol is asking the public to respect the family’s privacy and to be mindful of potential scams after Trooper Tara-Marysa Gutin…

Updated 2 months ago
WA COLLEGE SPORTS SCHEDULE: Dec. 24, 2025 – Jan. 1, 2026

MOSES LAKE — Christmas and New Years are upon us and while many get the holidays off some college athletes will still have big matchups over the next week. See…

Updated 2 months ago
NCW Tech Alliance to offer investment series

WENATCHEE — There’s a world of great ideas out there, just waiting for a little bit of extra money to make them feasible. At the same time, there are people wi…

Updated 2 months ago
Cougs best Utah State in Famous Idaho Potato Bowl

BOISE — The Washington State University Cougars (7-6) concluded their season with a win over the Utah State Aggies in the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl game. The tw…

Updated 2 months ago
'Affordability is first'

OLYMPIA — Sen. Judy Warnick, R-Moses Lake and the Republican Caucus Chair for the Washington State Senate, shared her legislative priorities for the upcoming s…

Updated 2 months ago
Cougs to play Utah state in Famous Idaho Potato Bowl

PULLMAN — The Washington State University Cougars football team (6-6) is set to play Utah State (6-6) in the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl in Boise, Monday, with ki…