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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…
Mt. Rainier Nat. Park burn restrictions begin Saturday
ASHFORD — Mount Rainier National Park will implement a parkwide fire ban starting Saturday due to increased regional fire risks, according to a press release f…
Ephrata National Guard unit to see command change
EPHRATA -- A change of command for G Company, 181st Brigade Support Battalion will be held Saturday in Ephrata at 10 a.m. with outgoing commander, Cpt. Charles V. Barnett passing command to Cpt. Georgia F. Lamb.
Primary voters choose gubernatorial, congressional candidates
MOSES LAKE — Washington voters chose candidates for governor, U.S. Senator and House of Representative seats, along with other state offices, in the primary el…
FIRE REPORT: Combine tractor ignites, burns wheat near Coulee City
GRAND COULEE – A vegetation fire started shortly after 8 a.m. Tuesday near G Road in Douglas County, near Coulee City. The fire was caused by a combine tractor…
Eagles fall to Huskies in first exhibition
CHENEY — Eastern Washington women's soccer hosted new Big Ten opponent the Washington Huskies to open preseason play. The Eagles fell to the Huskies 2-0, but h…
Cougar men's basketball announces WCC slate
PULLMAN – The Washington State men's basketball team announced its 2024-25 West Coast Conference schedule. The Cougars, who joined the WCC for the season as af…
AI on display in Wenatchee on Aug. 21
WENATCHEE — The fourth annual Artificial Intelligence Expo will take place in Wenatchee Aug. 21, according to an announcement from the North Central Washington…
Photo enforcement tech in full effect in Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE — There has been a significant increase in tickets being issued via photo enforcement technology for running red lights or speeding in school zones.…
FIRE REPORT: Washington’s largest fire 90% contained
MOSES LAKE – The Swawilla Fire, ignited by lightning at 11:30 p.m. on July 17, is Washington's largest active blaze, consuming approximately 53,400 acres. Howe…
Officers close down two Ephrata area marijuana operations
EPHRATA – The Grant County Sheriff’s Office announced Monday that it had shut down two large illegal marijuana growing operations on Thursday. “Detectives …
Ballot returns lagging day before Washington state's primary election
(The Center Square) – The Washington Secretary of State’s Office is expecting a flood of last-minute primary ballots to be turned in this week, as early return…
FIRE REPORT: Triple-digit temperatures blaze through Washington
MOSES LAKE – On Friday, record-breaking triple-digit temperatures swept across Washington, ushering in extreme heat and a heightened risk for wildfires accordi…
OFM corrects overstated revenue loss if capital gains tax repeal passes
(The Center Square) – Opponents of Initiative 2109 to repeal Washington state's capital gains tax are adjusting their marketing materials after a recent correc…
Big Sky commissioner on FCS playoffs, NCAA antitrust settlement
SPOKANE -- The NCAA antitrust settlement, FCS playoffs and conference realignment were among the topics covered at the July 22 State of the Conference address …
116th Air Refueling Squadron to celebrate centennial Sunday
FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE – One of the oldest Air National Guard units is turning 100 this year.