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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…
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.
Columbia Basin events calendar for August 2024
COLUMBIA BASIN – The weather is hot. The fun is too. There’s plenty to do in Grant and Adams counties this month and people are set to have a good time. The ev…
FIRE REPORT: Two more fires contained before WA heat wave
MOSES LAKE -- Two fires were contained in Washington on Thursday including the South Columbia Basin Fire and the Black Canyon Fire.
New Richland PNW Hydrogen Hub begins initial phase
RICHLAND -- The Pacific Northwest Hydrogen Hub project in Richland, Washington has received a Phase 1 award from the U.S. Department of Energy, with Washington State University Tri-Cities playing a key role accordi…
MCL to celebrate 75 years of service
KENNEWICK — Mid‐Columbia Libraries will celebrate 75 years of service in Kennewick on Aug. 3, according to an announcement from MCL. The event will take place 1-3 p.m. at the Kennewick library, located at 1620 S. U…