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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 …
Hanford agencies to hold cleanup meeting
KENNEWICK – The public is invited to ask questions and learn about Hanford Site cleanup during an in-person meeting at the ballroom of the Red Lion Hotel Kenne…
Washington fire marshal urges safety on Thankgiving
OLMPIA – Thanksgiving makes the kitchen a gathering place for the family and the focal point of any home during the holiday season. The Washington State Fire M…
Samaritan, Premera reach one-year agreement
MOSES LAKE — Negotiations between Samaritan Healthcare and Premera Blue Cross have resulted in a one-year contract, in effect through Dec. 31, 2024. People who…
Far-reaching influence
OTHELLO — Adams County Pet Rescue has a far-reaching influence, according to Seattle business owner Staci Molzahn. Molzahn co-owns two restaurants, a catering …
Othello preps for 2024 legislative session
OTHELLO – Othello’s state legislature lobbyist, Holly Sanabria of Gordon Thomas Honeywell Government Relations, gave a presentation at Monday’s regular Othello…
Inslee issues executive order requiring plain language
OLYMPIA – Gov. Jay Inslee signed an executive order Wednesday that requires state agencies to create and adopt a plain language policy, according to a Wednesday announcement from Inslee’s office.
Crash Responder Safety Week highlights traffic dangers for emergency responders
MOSES LAKE – This week, from Nov. 13 to Nov. 17, is Crash Responder Safety Week, according to an announcement from the International Association of Fire Fighte…
Despite playoff losses, Tigers and Huskies gain experience from 2023
MOSES LAKE – Both Ephrata and Othello entered 2023 after successful seasons on the field the year prior, having qualified for the 2A state playoffs, but gradua…
Supporting grass roots: CWU's Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship works to help build local economies
ELLENSBURG – The Central Washington University College of Business launched the Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship – also known as I4IE – in 2021 us…
NCESD elects three new board members
WENATCHEE — The North Central Educational Service District Board of Directors welcomed three new members, according to an announcement from the NCESD.
Washington sees first substantial decline in Japanese beetles
YAKIMA – The Washington State Department of Agriculture Pest Program saw its first substantial decline in Japanese beetle numbers after trapping more than 19,0…
More Adams Co. jail staff leaving, Wagner discusses needed maintenance
RITZVILLE – Adams County Sheriff Dale Wagner spoke with the Adams County Commissioners during Tuesday’s regular meeting to discuss the Adams County jail’s staf…
BIG SKY NOW: Montana wins big, Hauck gets coaching record
MOSES LAKE – On this week’s episode of the Big Sky Now podcast, Josh Dugan and Fritz Neighbor of the Daily Inter Lake and Mark Nelke of the Coeur d’Alene Press go over last week’s action in the Big Sky, including M…
ED announces $115 million in grants for school districts.
MOSES LAKE – The U.S. Department of Education announced Oct. 25 new awards totaling about $115 million to support 29 Teacher and School Leader incentive projects across the country, according to an announcement fro…
WSU Extension helps prevent food waste
PULLMAN - Washington State University Extension professionals are tackling the critical issue of food waste across the state in agriculture, households, and e…