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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…
Public safety advocates warn of effort to reduce public defender caseloads
(The Center Square) – The Washington Supreme Court is considering dramatic changes to standards that impact caseloads for public defenders. For years, trial courts have been overwhelmed trying to handle cases bo…
Federal government, states grapple with regulating hemp products
(The Center Square) – While the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is on track to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug, efforts at both the federal …
WDFW issues warning regarding transporting game meat
OLYMPIA – The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife has issued a statement to remind Washington-based hunters of rules associated with bringing game meat …
Reykdal talks constants and change in education
ELLENSBURG — Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal said there are constants in education – but education is changing too, and it’s happening at an…
Cougars open Mountain West slate at Boise State
PULLMAN – Coming off a comeback win at home against San Jose State, the Washington State Cougars travel to No. 25 Boise State in their first true road test of …
Vantage Bridge work may cause weekend delays
VANTAGE — With about four weeks to go in the road construction season, projects are coming to a close around the region. A few roads are still subject to delay…
Washington college sports schedule for Sept. 27 - Oct. 3
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…
Northwest authors to be featured at book show
WENATCHEE — The Write on the River writers group will host its October Bookfest Oct. 5, according to an announcement from Write on the River. More than 20 loca…
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Critics say I-2117 is a jobs killer; supporters challenge that claim
(The Center Square) – Opponents of Initiative 2117 to repeal the Climate Commitment Act and its carbon tax claim the measure would cost Washingtonians an estim…
WSU researcher awarded $2.7M to study Lyme disease
PULLMAN - Washington State University researcher Troy Bankhead has been awarded nearly $2.7 million in grants to unlock the secrets of how the bacteria that ca…
NCW Libraries to host virtual conversation with author
MOSES LAKE — North Central Washington Libraries will host a virtual conversation with best-selling author Erika L. Sánchez Oct. 10, according to an announcemen…
STUDY: WA most affordable state for used cars
MOSES LAKE— Washington has been identified as the most affordable state in America for purchasing used cars, according to a new study by vehicle issue platform…
BIG SKY NOW: Conference play on the horizon
MOSES LAKE -- On Tuesday’s episode of the Big Sky Now podcast, the panel of Josh Amick, Fritz Neighbor and Jon Allen of the Daily Inter Lake, Mark Nelke of the…
Career Connect Washington funding will spur growth of CWU’s construction management, allied construction degree programs
ELLENSBURG - The College of Education and Professional Studies (CEPS) at Central Washington University is looking to make an even greater impact on the state’s…