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Grant County Treasurer retires after 4 decades
EPHRATA — For Darryl Pheasant, it’s always been about the details. “He knew how everything worked,” said Grant …
FIRE REPORT: Washington’s largest fire now fully contained
MOSES LAKE – As of 6 p.m. on Tuesday, the Big Horn Fire, once the largest active blaze in Washington, has been fully contained. The fire, which scorched approx…
State fire marshal urges safety in motels, hotels
OLYMPIA -- As vacation season continues, the Washington State Fire Marshal’s Office is reminding travelers to prioritize fire safety during their stays in temporary lodging.
Repealing capital gains tax would cost jobs and education funding, opponents say
(The Center Square) – Opponents of a statewide initiative to repeal Washington state's capital gains tax are touting a new report from the Washington State Bud…
FIRE REPORT: Local districts give updates on fire season
SOAP LAKE – Grant County Fire District 7 is doing well on resources for July, even with 98 fires breaking out according to GCFD 7 Fire Chief Chris Baker. Baker…
NEWS BITES for July 31, 2024
NEWS BITES for July 31, 2024
Dust storms: how to protect yourself
OLYMPIA — It’s no secret that Eastern Washington is dusty country, as we were reminded July 17 when a dust storm ripped through the region. While the impact on…
Climate credit applications available to Washingtonians
OLYMPIA — Up to 675,000 households will receive a $200 credit on utility bills due to $150 million funding from Washington’s Climate Commitment Act. According …
FIRE REPORT: Fires burn over two million acres nationwide
MOSES LAKE – As of Monday morning, there are 102 large active wildfires being managed nationwide, burning an estimated two million acres according to the Natio…
Applications open for Compost Reimbursement Program
OLYMPIA — The Washington State Department of Agriculture is launching its second year of the Compost Reimbursement Program to continue to encourage on-farm com…
Black pickup owner suspected of local crimes
EPHRATA – On Monday, the Grant County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of a 21-year-old man. The newly-formed crime reduction team apprehended Oscar E. Ru…
2024 Military Family Summit set for Aug. 14
SPOKANE – The 2024 Military Family Summit will be August 14 at Fairchild Air Force Base, according to a press release from Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers…
Kickoff times set for Eagles home games
CHENEY — With fall camp starting Tuesday, Eastern Washington football announced the kickoff times for its six home games. The Big Sky conference also announced…
Cougars head to Paris Olympics
PULLMAN – A contingent of seven past Washington State athletes are making their way to Paris, France this week for the 2024 Summer Olympic Games, July 26 - Aug. 11. The group will represent six different nations wh…
FIRE REPORT: Two fires light up in Spokane County Friday
SPOKANE — Two new wildfires began Friday afternoon in Eastern Washington, according to information released by state and federal authorities.
Federal funds set to revive PNW salmon, steelhead populations
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Tribes in the Pacific Northwest are set to receive $240 million in funding to enhance hatchery infrastructure projects aimed at boosting Pac…