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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 …
Governor signs bills supporting firefighters
OLYMPIA- Gov. Jay Inslee signs two bills that aid in honoring deceased firefighters and assist in firefighter training. The two bills, House Bill 2091, and Hou…
Washington March Madness
MOSES LAKE – Four regional college basketball teams saw their names get called on Selection Sunday, with two teams competing in the men’s and women’s NCAA Bask…
WA to study viability of ag mental health hotline
OLYMPIA – In a move aimed at supporting farmers amidst rising demands for mental health resources, the Washington state legislature allocates funds in the fisc…
Firefighter memorial, public land housing bills signed into law Wednesday
OLYMPIA — Two bills requested by the Department of Natural Resources, House Bill 2003 and House Bill 2091, were signed into law Wednesday, according to a Wedne…
Educators connect students with careers
MOSES LAKE — The North Central Educational Service District has stepped up its outreach efforts recently in Grant County, finding ways to bring businesses and …
State shrubsteppe habitat conservation plan submitted
OLYMPIA – The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, Washington State Conservation Commission and Washington State Department of Natural Resources last we…
Officers soon will be allowed to work part-time
OLYMPIA – Washington remains 51st in the nation for police officers per capita, and one answer to that problem might be allowing officers to work part-time. …
Same-day report required for stolen guns
OLYMPIA – When a student at Seattle’s Ingraham High School was shot and killed two years ago, an investigation revealed the gun used in the crime was stolen. …
Initiative approved preventing a state income tax
OLYMPIA – An initiative prohibiting the imposition of a state income tax was approved March 5 by the state Legislature. “This is a great day for everyone in…
Eastern Washington spring home and garden shows begin
SPOKANE — As the days get longer and spring inches closer, thoughts turn to - well, lots of things, but getting out in the garden and sprucing up the house, am…
13th District legislators support community infrastructure investments
OLYMPIA — In the final week of the 2024 legislative session, 13th District lawmakers highlighted the passage of the state’s 2024 supplemental capital budget in…
WDFW seeks public input on northern pike plan
SPOKANE — The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife has released a draft Interagency Northern Pike Rapid Response Plan that guides coordination and resour…
Retirement security bill passes Washington House
OLYMPIA — According to an announcement by the Office of Financial Management, Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 6069 establishing Washington saves, a new retirement security program, passed the House on March 6 afte…
An attempt to reduce ballot rejection rates passes unanimously
OLYMPIA – Washington State is recognized for its effective voting processes, but officials say too many ballots are rejected because signatures don’t match.
WSU Net price calculator helps estimate financial aid offers
PULLMAN - Prospective and current students can now estimate their financial aid offers and net costs at WSU with a calculator powered by College Raptor, a coll…