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Priest Rapids Dam oil spill still in cleanup stage
MATTAWA — People downstream of Priest Rapids Dam are being asked to look for evidence of oil on the waters of the …
WDFW takes over Beezley Hills Preserve
EPHRATA – In a move for conservation efforts in Washington State, the Nature Conservancy has transferred ownership of the 9,000-acre Beezley Hills Preserve to …
Suárez homers and Woo exits after 5 innings as Mariners beat Astros 4-0 to take over 1st in AL West
HOUSTON (AP) — Eugenio Suárez hit his 47th homer, three other Mariners went deep and Bryan Woo pitched five effective innings before leaving unexpectedly as Se…
Likely remains of Travis Decker, wanted for killing his daughters in Chelan County, found
WENATCHEE – The Chelan County Sheriff’s Office announced Thursday the discovery of human remains believed to be those of Travis Decker, who has been the subjec…
Local Job Corps students keep wildfire crews functioning
MOSES LAKE — Firefighters are battling fires across Washington – 20 of them Tuesday morning – but they’re not doing it alone. Back at the fire camp, at a safe …
Washington college football recap
MOSES LAKE — Another week of college football has concluded. Before the next slate of games begin, see below how Washington football teams fared against their…
FIRE REPORT: Sept. 16, 2025
MOSES LAKE – Last week, the Chelan County Commissioners declared a State of Emergency for the Lower Sugarloaf and Pomas Fires which are burning around 20,000 a…
Cougs fall on the road to North Texas
DENTON, Texas — The Washington State Cougars fell to the North Texas Mean Green 59-10 over the weekend at DATCU Stadium. This was the first meeting between the…
Washington fuel prices highest nationwide
MOSES LAKE – For the first time this year, gas prices in Washington are the highest in the nation with the state bypassing both California and Hawaii’s average…
Wenatchee Valley College receives $130,000 for workforce development
WENATCHEE – Wenatchee Valley College has secured $130,000 in workforce development funds from the Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges. …
WA small business owners not as optimistic due to pending tax hikes
(The Center Square) – Small business owners in most of the U.S. feel more upbeat, according to the National Federation of Independent Business’ Small Business …
COLLEGIATE SPORT SCHEDULE: Sept. 11-18
MOSES LAKE – Washington’s collegiate athletes head into another week of new competition. See where your favorite college team will be playing this week.
‘Conflict of interest’ alleged in complaint against Solicitor General Noah Purcell
(The Center Square) – A complaint against Solicitor General Noah Purcell with the Washington State Executive Ethics Board has been rejected for investigation d…
Western states launch vaccine alliance amid CDC shake-up
(The Center Square) – The states of California, Washington, Oregon and Hawaii are launching the West Coast Health Alliance to provide immunization recommendati…
GE donation lights up Carousel of Smiles restoration project
Good things truly are being brought to light for the Carousel of Smiles, thanks to a donation of several hundred lightbulbs by General Electric to the Sandpoin…
George Raveling passes away at 88
PULLMAN – Washington State Athletics legend and Hall of Fame Basketball Coach George Raveling, who elevated the Cougar men's basketball program to national pro…