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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…
Emergency rules implemented to combat Chronic Wasting Disease in WA
OLYMPIA – In response to a confirmed case of chronic wasting disease in Spokane County this past July, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife has enact…
Bipartisan WA effort to combat fentanyl continues
MOSES LAKE – Washington’s Congressional delegation is working to combat the fentanyl crisis in the state and nation on a variety of fronts in our nation's capi…
Are northern giant hornets bugging out of Washington state?
(The Center Square) – There is cautious optimism that the invasive and predatory northern giant hornet has been eradicated from Washington state. But that’s…
WA General Election certified results
OLYMPIA – Results of the elections were certified by the Washington Secretary of State’s Office Thursday with the exception of the race for the Commissioner of…
FIRE REPORT: Fires calm statewide with rain, cooler weather
MOSES LAKE – Air quality in the Columbia Basin was rated good Saturday after rainfall helped reduce fire activity throughout Washington state, according to Ai…
FIRE REPORT: No new Washington fires Thursday
MOSES LAKE – Washington saw no new wildfires emerge prior to press time Thursday, though several fires continue to burn in the state.
FIRE REPORT: GCFD 3 receives $553,000 in grant funds
QUINCY – Grant County Fire District 3, which serves the Quincy area, has received $553,000 through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant program, according to a…
Whooping cough infections rise in Grant Co.
GRANT COUNTY – The Grant County Health District is responding to a concerning spike in whooping cough, also known as pertussis, cases, with 28 infections confi…
November ballot will include 'warning labels' for initiatives
(The Center Square) - The battle over what will be printed on ballots for four statewide initiatives has ended, at least for this election season. The final blow came late Thursday, when Tim Eyman was informed t…
Recount required in Commissioner of Public Lands race
OLYMPIA – The Office of the Secretary of State has mandated a manual recount for the Commissioner of Public Lands election across all Washington State counties, according to a statement from the Benton County Audit…
Nine minor party or independent candidates qualify for WA presidential ballot
OLYMPIA — Nine minor party and independent presidential nominations have qualified for inclusion on Washington’s General Election ballot scheduled for Nov. 5, according to a statement from the Office of the Secreta…
Washington Lands Commissioner primary race heads toward a recount
(The Center Square) – With fewer than 270 votes separating candidates in the second spot for Washington Commissioner of Public Lands, it appears a recount will…
Listings are up, interest rates may come down
COLUMBIA BASIN — More homes are on the market this month than a year ago, according to data recently released by the Northwest Multiple Listing Service, which …
FIRE REPORT: International firefighters in PNW to fight fires
MOSES LAKE – A team of 65 senior firefighters from Australia and New Zealand has arrived in the Pacific Northwest to help combat the region's severe wildfires.…
FIRE REPORT: Kachess Complex continues burning
CLE ELUM — The Kachess Complex consists of three lightning-sparked fires that began in the Cle Elum Ranger District of the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest o…