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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…
State Fire Marshal releases Memorial Day safety tips
OLYMPIA – According to a Wednesday statement from the Washington State Fire Marshal’s Office, during Memorial Day weekend in 2023 there were 10,658 incidents in Washington State requiring Fire or EMS response. Thes…
Reykdal visits Wahluke
MATTAWA – Washington Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal visited Wahluke School District Thursday afternoon for a tour and various discussions a…
CWU online Master’s of Education program now offers special education endorsement
ELLENSBURG – Ever since the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act – also known as IDEA – became law, K-12 schools have been required to offer special edu…
Wenatchee School Board closes elementary, cuts 63 staff
(The Center Square) – Wenatchee School District is closing the doors to Columbia Elementary following a unanimous School Board decision on Tuesday to "ensure t…
Opponents of three fall ballot initiatives come out swinging
(The Center Square) – Efforts to convince Washington state voters to reject three initiatives on the ballot this fall are in full swing. Initiative 2117 wou…
FIRE REPORT: State mobilizes for Tidyman Road, other fires burn around WA
KLICKITAT COUNTY — State fire assistance has been mobilized under the Washington State Fire Services Resource Mobilization Plan in support of local firefighter…
Lane closures on SR 17 this weekend, other projects continue
MOSES LAKE — Lane closures are scheduled for the State Route 17 bridge that crosses Interstate 90, starting at 8 p.m. today and lasting through Monday. Crews w…
Grant, Adams counties need more housing, Department of Commerce says
OLYMPIA — The state of Washington will need to build more than 1 million new residences over the next 20 years to catch up to current demand and accommodate ne…
CWU women’s rugby team earns six All-American selections
ELLENSBURG – Six Central Washington University women's rugby players earned Division 1 Elite All-American honors this season, as announced last week by the Col…
Uzbek delegation visits Big Bend
MOSES LAKE — Interest in a longtime Big Bend Community College educational exchange program brought a delegation of business owners and university professors f…
Honor Flight fundraiser set for Saturday
EPHRATA – A nacho and taco feed and dessert auction will be held on May 18 – also known as Armed Forces Day – by the Ephrata American Legion and Auxilliary. Proceeds from the event will help veterans who served in …
Former customs officer found guilty in Othello child sex case
SPOKANE. — Koby Don Williams, 49, has been found guilty of one count of Attempted Online Enticement of a Minor, according to a May 15 press release from Vaness…
Icicle River open to spring Chinook sport fishing
LEAVENWORTH — The Icicle River near Leavenworth will be open for spring Chinook hatchery salmon fishing through June 30. The river opened for spring Chinook hatchery fishing today.
Are home sellers on strike in Washington? Realtors speculate on the market
(The Center Square) – Springtime typically sees increased buyer and seller activity when it comes to houses. But in Washington state, “Sellers are on strike…
The other Bob Fergusons withdraw from governor’s race
(The Center Square) – Two Bob Fergusons have withdrawn their short-lived candidacy for governor after state Attorney General Bob Ferguson, also a candidate for…