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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…
Lack of EV chargers dogging Washington agency's electrification efforts
(The Center Square) – If you’re a Washington resident reluctant to buy or drive an electric vehicle due to the lack of charging infrastructure around the state…
Organized Retail Crime Resource Hub up and running
MOSES LAKE – The Washington Retail Association in partnership with Challenge Seattle and Washington Organized Retail Crime Association announced an online platform called the Organized Retail Crime Resource Hub, ac…
Lack of bus drivers has Basin districts looking for solutions
MOSES LAKE — A lack of qualified drivers forced a short-term cancellation of bus routes in one local school district; other local districts have been forced to…
Prepping for E. Washington winters
MOSES LAKE — The time to get your home ready for winter is before the chilly winds begin to howl through the cracks, according to the experts. There are a …
Washington college sports schedule for Oct. 4-10
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…
2024 WA fire season coming to a close
MOSES LAKE – There are two active fires in Washington as of Oct. 2 but the rest of the fires from the season are contained or just being moderated according to…
Boeing strike may have already caused more than $1.6B in economic losses
MOSES LAKE — Tuesday marked the 20th day on strike for 33,000 Boeing workers, and there has yet to be an agreement between Boeing and the union, IAM 751, on th…
20 days picketing
MOSES LAKE – As the Boeing strike continues, making today the 20th day union members have picketed at the gates, members have lost health insurance coverage. U…
WA tribes receive $800K for wildland fire training
OLYMPIA — The Washington State Department of Natural Resources has initiated a program to enhance access to wildland fire training for tribal members, followin…
Cantwell gains support for anti-fentanyl bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Senator Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., has obtained support from the Spokane police chief and other Washington leaders for her Stop Smuggling Ill…
Free COVID-19 test kits available
MOSES LAKE – The Grant County Health District released a statement regarding free COVID-19 test kits. For those interested visit COVIDTests.gov to get four free tests. The tests can find the newest variants and are…
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…