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Washington wolf population climbs to record high after 17% annual increase
OLYMPIA — Washington’s gray wolf population grew by more than 17% in 2025, reaching its highest level since wolves…
FIRE REPORT: Red flag warning issued, fires burn around the Evergreen State
MOSES LAKE – The National Weather Service issued a red flag warning Monday afternoon in light of extreme high temperatures, potential for high winds and low re…
Local residents tell cancer to take a hike
MOSES LAKE – Moses Lake Police Department officers, members of the community and at least one loving wife joined Moses Lake Police Chief Kevin Fuhr Saturday mo…
Walsh named state GOP chairman
BELLEVUE — State Rep. Jim Walsh, who represents District 19 in the Aberdeen area., was named chair of the Washington State Republican Party, according to an an…
FIRE REPORT: High temps increase fire risks
PORTLAND, Ore.— Almost 85% of all fires in the Northwest this year have been caused by human action, according to data from the Northwest Interagency Fire Cent…
Couple convicted in carjacking on reservation
YAKIMA — A White Swan couple was convicted Friday of serious felonies on the Yakama Nation Indian Reservation, according to a statement from the U.S. Attorney’…
Murray visits UW Computer Science and Engineering School
SEATTLE – Senator Patty Murray, D–WA, visited the University of Washington’s Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science & Engineering Wednesday for a tour and br…
WSU interim dean publishes book on the Irish Free State
ELLENSBURG - CWU’s Interim Dean of the College of Arts and Humanities Jason Knirck proudly announced last month that his book, Democracy and Dissent in the Iri…
WSU’s Watson named to Doak Walker Award watch list
DALLAS – Washington State running back Nakia Watson was one of 74 players named to the preseason watch list for the Doak Walker Award, presented annually to th…
Hunter safety courses filling fast
OLYMPIA – The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife has announced that mandatory hunter education courses are likely to fill up soon. Fish and Wildlife ur…
Regional fire report for Aug. 10
WHATCOM COUNTY — The Sourdough fire, in the Ross Lake National Recreation Area about 60 miles east of Bellingham, was up to 1,710 acres Wednesday, according to…
CWU to host One Health Conference on Aug. 16
ELLENSBURG - Central Washington University will be hosting the 2023 One Health Conference(link is external) on Wednesday, August 16, on the Ellensburg campus. …
Washington sports schedule Aug. 9-15
COLUMBIA BASIN – Check out this week’s Washington sports schedule, featuring local and statewide sporting events...
NCW Community Foundation accepting grant applications
WENATCHEE — The Community Foundation of NCW is now accepting applications for its Regional Impact Grant and Woods Family Music and Arts Grant, according to an announcement from the foundation...
PRO RECAP: M’s string together wins, Seahawks prep for 2023
SEATTLE – Since the passing of last week’s MLB trade deadline, the Mariners have been on an impressive winning streak while the Seattle Seahawks prepare for th…
Wildfire defense funding grants available
PORTLAND, Ore. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced a new round of federal investment in wildfire protection last week, according to a statement from…